[Recommended for Women] A collection of upbeat friendship songs
Even when you say “friendship songs,” there are tracks that sing about many different kinds of friendships.
There are songs about male friendship and childhood friends, tearjerkers and moving ballads—each with its own story woven into the lyrics and its own vibe.
In this article, we’ll introduce bright, uplifting songs that portray friendships between women.
We’ve chosen a variety across genres and eras, including up-tempo tracks and songs that would get everyone excited at karaoke.
I hope this helps when you’re in the mood to listen to or sing some friendship songs.
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Recommended for Women: A Collection of Bright, Upbeat Friendship Songs (81–90)
usual membersriria.
Even when it’s always the same members, that’s what makes it the most fun, isn’t it? This song by singer-songwriter Riria, who rose to popularity through platforms like TikTok, was released in 2022.
It’s a friendship song with a floating feel and a comfortably laid-back tempo.
You can’t help but be entranced by the wavering synths and crisp beats.
The happiness of being with friends is expressed through its sound.
It’ll probably resonate especially strongly with younger listeners.
Cactus GirlAina ji Endo
This is the song “Saboten Girl” by Aina The End, who is also a member of the girls’ group BiSH.
It’s a very pleasant track that blends Aina The End’s signature husky voice with a bright, feminine vibe.
It has a cool edge, while adding a gentle softness to the song’s sweetness.
You can feel the spirit of friendship—like “Friends are the best!!”—and it really lifts your mood.
It’s a friendship song you’d want to dedicate to a friend whose smile suits them, and one that will surely make you both smile together.
Letter: Dear Fifteen-Year-Old MeAnjura Aki
Every time I listen to this song, my heart trembles.
It’s a letter addressed to my future self, but it’s also a song I’d like to dedicate to a dear friend.
I want to tell my best friend who’s struggling right now that the future shines bright—let’s get through this together.
For women with many worries, Angela Aki’s gentle voice feels healing.
And I want not only women but all friends to listen.
I can already picture the two of us in the future, laughing together.
Maybe because we’re friends.Koresawa
A friendship song I especially recommend to young women is Koresawa’s “Maybe Because We’re Friends.” It’s by the female singer-songwriter whose heartbreak ballad “Tobacco” became a big hit.
While “Tobacco” expressed a breakup between a man and a woman in an achingly sad way, this song is the opposite—very poppy and cute! That’s the biggest reason I recommend it to young women, and the words in the lyrics are packed tightly with the scent of youth.
It’s a song that makes you cherish even more all the times you’ve spent together—the moments you laughed, the moments you cried, and all the time you’ve shared up to now.
Never forgetMōningu Musume.
It was released in 1999 as the coupling track to Morning Musume’s fourth single, “Memory Seishun no Hikari.” Asuka Fukuda, who graduated with this work, serves as the main vocalist.
The feeling of wishing, “Please don’t forget me,” toward a friend you’re parting ways with is a little bittersweet.
It’s a recommended song for scenes of departures and graduations.
I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko
Inoue Sonoko’s song “Kimi ni Deaete Yokatta,” a popular graduation tune.
Parting from friends you’ve spent so much time with can feel really scary and lonely, right? This song is perfect for expressing gratitude to your friends and telling them, “Thanks to you, I feel like I can keep doing my best.” Feelings that seem too obvious to put into words on a normal day might be easier to say at graduation.
To stay friends from here on out, you’ll want to strengthen your bond with each other, too!
[Recommended for Women] A collection of bright, feel-good friendship songs (91–100)
Cheer up!Yakushimaru Hiroko
It is one of Mariya Takeuchi’s signature songs and has been covered by numerous artists.
At the time, it was unusual—a song that encourages a female friend hurt by a breakup.
Within the gentle, reassuring lyrics and melody, you can feel the bond between the two.