Make them a birthday song that says their name
The generic birthday song has been the same for 130 years. A song that names the person, references the thing only your family finds funny, and lands in their actual favourite genre is a completely different gift — and it takes about a minute to make.
How it works
Say who it is for
Type a line or two: their name, their age, what they are into, the running joke you want in the chorus. That is the whole brief.Pick the genre
Country, pop-punk, gospel, trap, lounge. The genre does most of the comedy work — a heartfelt ballad about someone's inability to parallel park lands harder than a novelty track.Sing it in your voice
Record a short clip once and the song comes back in your own voice, which is what turns it from a gadget into a gift.Send it
Share a link, or export the audio and drop it in the group chat before the cake.
What actually makes it good
- Names are the whole point — put the name in your prompt more than once so it lands in the chorus, not buried in verse two.
- Specific beats sweet. "Forgot the passports in Lisbon" is a better lyric than "you are such a good friend".
- Ages are risky. If you want the number in there, say so explicitly, otherwise it usually gets skipped.
- For a group singalong, keep it under two minutes — people lose the room after that.
Questions
Can I put someone's name in the song?
Yes — that is the main reason to make one. Put the name in your description and it will be sung. Repeat it if you want it in the chorus.
Can I sing it in my own voice?
Yes. Record one short clip and Yodel Yak sings the song in your voice. You can also keep the default vocal if you would rather not.
How long does it take?
Under a minute for the first version. Most people make two or three and send the best one.
Is it free?
You can start free. Longer songs and voice features use credits, which you can top up in the app.
Make one now
Free to start. iPhone and Android.