[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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Your SongAbe Mao
Mao Abe has many songs with powerful messages that really resonate.
Her track “Kimi no Uta (Your Song)” is another energizing number that hits you hard and lifts your spirits.
Released in 2019, it was also the theme song for the film “Cheer Boys!!,” which centers on a men’s cheerleading team.
While friendship songs are often mellow, this one is bursting with energy—perfect for giving you a firm push on the back when you’re feeling down.
It’s a song I’d recommend to a friend who’s feeling unsure about something.
Song of a Friendyuzu
Back when we were students, we were always together and could laugh about anything, but as adults, everyone goes their separate ways and sometimes it feels like we’re being crushed by society.
This song is about pausing for a moment, remembering those silly yet precious times with friends, and deciding to smile again starting tomorrow.
Friend’s PoemNakamura Ataru
Friendship between men and women is difficult, and this is a deeply moving song that, once you start thinking about it deeply, you just can’t stop.
If love is only going to cool and disappear someday, I can understand wanting to stay just friends.
I resonate with those complicated feelings—like hoping that a friendship between a man and a woman can last—and I want to sing about that beautiful charm.
Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato
It was released in 1994 as Chisato Moritaka’s 21st single.
The song was used in a commercial for Asahi Draft Beer “Z.” It’s about falling for the same person as a friend, and in the end the friend starts dating him, but the song overflows with a gentle feeling of celebrating the friend’s happiness.
There’s frustration and sadness, but even more than that, it’s a song that makes you want to be someone who can celebrate a friend’s happiness.
Cheering songShonan no Kaze
It’s a passionate male friendship song meant to lift up a friend.
It carries a message that urges a downhearted friend to keep going because you and your friends are there together, offering strong, fiery support.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing your heart out to your friend.
Best FriendNishino Kana
This is one of Kana Nishino’s signature works, hugely popular among middle and high school students and young people.
It’s said that many fans now imitate not only her songs but also her fashion.
Singing about eternal friendship and gratitude to friends, this is a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of your friends.
FriendAIKATSU☆STARS!
Aikatsu! shows girls who devote themselves to idol activities—there’s drama, and they sing and dance adorably.
Both the card game and the TV anime are hugely popular, capturing the hearts of girls who want to become cute idols.
This song is performed by the duo Ichigo Hoshimiya and Seira Otoshiro.
It’s a song dedicated to girls who challenge themselves in pursuit of their dreams, just like the members who appear in the series.
And it’s a song that will fill you with positive feelings!