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[Stylish Friendship Songs] A List of Great Tracks to Listen to While Thinking of Your Cherished Friends

[Stylish Friendship Songs] A List of Great Tracks to Listen to While Thinking of Your Cherished Friends
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Friendship songs that weave together the words in our hearts—memories with dear friends and gentle wishes for each other’s happiness.

You have a favorite track too, don’t you? In this article, we’ll introduce stylish friendship songs that add color to our playlists with soothing melodies and profound lyrics.

You may find yourself nodding at a passing phrase, or wanting to share it with someone you care about.

Why not discover a song that resonates with your heart and listen to it while thinking of a friend?

[Stylish Friendship Songs] A list of classic tracks to listen to while thinking of your cherished friends (1–10)

THE GIFTHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / THE GIFT (Music Video)
THE GIFTHirai Dai

A heartwarming medium-tempo ballad by Dai Hirai.

Like the moon and the Earth, even if they’re not always side by side, friends are beings who illuminate each other—this song reminds us of that.

The gentle melody woven by acoustic guitar and piano feels like a “gift” from treasured friends.

Released as a single in February 2019, it was also chosen as the theme song for the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration, and is included on the acclaimed album THE GIFT.

When you’re parting from dear friends due to graduation or a job transfer, why not send them this piece? It quietly conveys the unspoken wish: “Stay well until the day we meet again.”

DREAMShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “DREAM” MV
DREAMShimizu Shota

It’s a rousing anthem that sings of the burning conviction that you can strive toward your dreams because you have friends who support your heart.

In tough times, you can’t help but picture the face of the friend who encouraged you by your side.

Set to a driving, exhilarating sound, this work portrays gratitude to those who matter and the strong bond that makes you feel you can do anything together; it was released as a single in January 2014 and was also used as the ending theme for the drama “The Mysterious Transfer Student.” The music video, which captured the real everyday lives of young people chasing their dreams, was also memorable.

It’s a heartwarming song that reaffirms the value of friendship and bonds—one you’ll want to dedicate to friends striving toward their goals.

My WayDef Tech

Def Tech – My Way【Official Music Video】
My WayDef Tech

A Def Tech number with an irresistible blend of soothing guitar tones and rap back-and-forth as fresh as a sea breeze.

It gently gives listeners a push with its powerful message about the importance of staying true to your own path and the reassurance that you’ll be fine as long as you’ve got your crew.

The track was included on their debut album “Def Tech,” released in January 2005.

It was also featured in the drama “ROOKIES” and the film “Crows Zero II,” so for many, hearing it brings back memories of those fiery, youthful days.

Put it on during a drive with friends you once shared dreams with, and those feelings from back then are sure to come rushing back.

Always Youmilet

milet “Always You” Music Video (Theme song for the film “TANG”)
Always Youmilet

This is a song that teaches you how the presence of a cherished friend can light up your world.

It sings about a special bond where you alone know charms the other person isn’t even aware of, and about the uplifting strength that their presence gives you.

milet’s expansive, powerful vocals carry a gentle warmth that feels close and resonates in the heart.

The piece was written as the theme song for the film “TANG” and released in August 2022.

Listen to it while holding gratitude for the friends who always support you, and reflect on how precious they are.

C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h. [Official Music Video]
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

Memories with cherished friends are timeless treasures—this is a moving number themed around friendship.

Even when you chase your dreams and begin walking different paths, your friends are always in your heart.

Its powerful message—that even if you can’t meet, your hearts remain connected—will resonate deeply.

Included on the acclaimed album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, the song also served as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Top of the Earth: Fumita Kuriki’s New Challenge.” When your surroundings change and you feel uncertain, listening to this song will remind you that you’re not alone.

It’s also a perfect gift for friends you’re parting from, such as at graduation.

JULYMs. OOJA

Ms.OOJA – “JULY” (Starring: Okonomi9 / Takanari Kawasaki) [No. 5/12]
JULYMs. OOJA

Ms.OOJA is known for her rich expressiveness and a silky voice characterized by the “1/f fluctuation.” If you listen to this work when you’re feeling painfully sentimental, it might bring to mind the face of a dear friend who has always been there to listen to you.

It’s precisely in tough times that we realize how much their presence means.

This song is one of the tracks included on the album “FAITH,” released in June 2013.

It’s a classic you’ll want to add to a stylish, grown-up playlist—one that renews your appreciation for friends who support you.

FriendKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Tomodachi”
FriendKetsumeishi

This is a classic song by Ketsumeishi that wishes happiness for a friend leaving their hometown to pursue dreams and goals.

Parting with friends you’ve grown up with is lonely, but supporting those who choose their own path is an important role too.

Even if you live far apart, friendship doesn’t change, and you can always rely on each other when needed.

As it looks back on many shared memories, this song reaffirms that unshakable bond.

Released as a single in February 2002, the track is also included on the landmark album “Ketsuno-Police 2” and was used as the ending theme for the TV program “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.”