A collection of friendship ballads: songs that portray bonds that resonate with the heart.
Even when we say “friendship songs,” there are so many tracks packed with different stories—some look back on memories of striving and growing together, while others sing about everyday gratitude.
The musical styles also vary widely, from upbeat numbers to gentle ballads.
In this article, we’ll focus specifically on ballad-style friendship songs and introduce some recommended tracks from among the many friendship songs out there.
Take a look at the lyrics as you listen to each song, and be sure to find a new favorite.
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A collection of friendship ballads: songs that depict bonds that resonate in the heart (31–40)
Best FriendBoA
“Best Friend,” included on BoA’s sixth album THE FACE released in 2008.
As the title suggests, it’s a ballad sung to a cherished best friend.
Its soothing melody gently wraps around you.
It’s perfect for the moments when you want to once again appreciate the friend who’s always by your side, or when you’re parting ways due to graduation or starting a job—listening together will remind you of your everlasting friendship.
It’s sure to become a special song for the two of you.
allyGReeeeN
“Ally” by GReeeeN is a song about friends who are always on your side no matter what.
Released in 2022, it was selected as the theme song for the film “Haw.” It sings about how even the most ordinary conversations are fun, how you can argue and quickly go back to normal, and how you understand each other better than anyone else.
The lyrics, filled with the desire to help one another whenever something happens and to stay friends no matter how old you get, truly strike a chord.
Why not express your everyday gratitude to a dear friend by sharing this song with them?
Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARD
This is a friendship song by Hi-Standard, a rock band whose high-performance band sound has captivated even middle-aged and older listeners.
Its powerful lyrical world stirs deep emotion, making it a track you can experience as a moving song with moments that may bring you to tears.
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster’s song, which powerfully sings of the bonds of friendship, is perfect for looking back on memories with your friends.
Through beautiful harmonies, it conveys the bonds forged through sweat and tears and the importance of having the courage to face yourself.
Included on the album “Fanfare,” released in March 2023, the track was also used as the cheer song for the All Japan High School Soccer Championship.
It’s a highly recommended song for times when you’re parting ways with close friends due to graduation or starting a job, or when you want to reaffirm your precious connections.
It’s sure to set your heart ablaze.
Stand by MeSaucy Dog
Saucy Dog’s 2019 track “Stand By Me” sings about a strong bond with a friend that stays connected no matter the distance.
It begins with the sadness of parting, looks back on the fun days you spent together, and ultimately gives hope that your bond will continue from here on.
The youth you share with friends passes surprisingly quickly, and when you each go your separate ways, there’s an inevitable loneliness.
But the wonderful friendship you’ve built with a dear friend will surely never change.
If you shed tears over a farewell, this is a song that will let you shed tears of joy at your reunion next time.
A collection of friendship ballads: songs that portray bonds that resonate in the heart (41–50)
Best friendSonar Pocket
This is the 22nd single released in 2016 by the three-member music group Sonar Pocket.
The song conveys the message that even when we’re apart, our hearts are always one.
It’s a bit of a bittersweet track, but the up-tempo sound feels like it’s giving you a push forward.
monologueThe Back Horn
On the way home after hanging out with friends, there are times when you suddenly feel incredibly lonely, right? This is a song I’d love for you to listen to in those moments.
While The Back Horn usually has straightforward messages, they don’t have many gentle songs—but this one is filled with a really lovely message, so definitely give it a listen!