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 portray bonds that resonate in the heart (41–50)
MABU feat. SoalaAYANE
A heartwarming pop number that portrays the bonds of friendship.
Co-written by AYANE and Soala, it was released in September 2024.
Its brisk rhythm and catchy melody stand out, complemented by clear, captivating vocals.
With simple lyrics, it celebrates the importance of friendship and conveys a bond that remains unchanged even when apart.
The phrase “the strongest MABU (best friend)” is especially memorable, making this the perfect song for looking back on cherished memories with a dear friend.
Recommended for those who want to deepen their friendships or express gratitude to friends who are far away.
A collection of friendship ballads: songs that portray bonds that resonate in the heart (51–60)
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that was used as the theme song for the 2011 film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels.
The song recalls a friend who has been separated, with lines like “Don’t forget” and “I want to see you again.” Its sound and lyrics are heartbreaking, but having a friend you remember like this is wonderful, isn’t it? It feels like they were a once-in-a-lifetime friend.
Even if you’re together all the time as students, you drift apart as adults.
Still, surely everyone has a friend who lives on in their heart.
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.
FRIENDSGOING STEADY
It’s a very light, bouncy, and cheerful track.
The memories with friends up to now are depicted in great detail, and the strong wish to meet again even at the moment of parting conveys the depth of the bond and the strength of the feelings for the time they shared.
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.
Best FriendKiroro
When you think of Kiroro, this song “Best Friend” is one of their signature tracks.
Released in 2001 as Kiroro’s 10th single, it became widely popular as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Churasan.
These days, it’s firmly established as a classic friendship and graduation song.
It’s a piece that makes people of any generation naturally accept it and think, “Friends are such a wonderful thing.” It’s also a song you’d want to dedicate to a dear friend.
