[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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A promise beyond wordssana / HoneyWorks
“You’re not fighting alone.” This song makes you feel that way.
Even if you argue and hurt each other, it makes you want to deepen your friendship.
It’s a song that inspires the feeling that, no matter the distance, you’ll rush over anytime.
It shows how significant friends are.
It makes you ask yourself whether you have a friend you’d be willing to protect, even if it means getting hurt yourself.
And it makes you realize that the friendship you hold in your heart continues even as you grow older; after listening, you’ll probably feel like calling an old friend.
Stay by my side.Yuika
Before we knew it, we were getting together, chatting about nothing in particular, sometimes even arguing… It’s a nostalgic number filled with a straight-from-the-heart feeling for friends.
The song is by the singer-songwriter Yuika, whose popularity took off from video-sharing sites, and it was released in 2021.
It drew attention for being chosen as the theme song for the film “Natsu, Futari” (Summer, Us Two).
The emotional tone—band sound colored by the beautiful timbre of the piano—leaves a strong impression.
The sound alone tightens your chest.
Some things don’t need words to be understood, don’t they?
Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-
A warm piece that celebrates the preciousness of friendship.
Ourin’s refreshingly clear vocals bring back memories of bonds with close friends.
It conveys the beauty of stepping away from busy days to spend time with those who matter.
Released in March 2024, this song is perfect for the season of graduations and farewells.
The music video features Ourin’s friends, expressing genuine, real-life friendship.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when looking back on memories with friends or when you want to express your gratitude.
It’s sure to warm your heart.
DREAMERIkuta Rira
This heartwarming song, set to a gentle acoustic tone, sings of a deep love for music and a passionate pursuit of dreams.
In Rira Ikuta’s true-to-herself words, it conveys a strong will to keep singing in her own way and gratitude toward the important people who support her.
Brimming with hope that shines like a starry sky, this work was included on the single “Hyakka Ryouran,” released in March 2025.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with friends while preparing for a school or cultural festival, as you cheer on each other’s dreams.
A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket
This pop tune by Sonar Pocket vividly sings about memories from a youth spent with cherished friends.
Nostalgic scenes from student life are depicted with rich emotion, and the unshakable bond with friends who have gone their separate ways is strikingly portrayed.
Released in February 2009, the song is also included on the album “Sonapokeism ①: The Shape of Happiness,” and is often performed at graduation ceremonies and farewell parties.
It’s a heartwarming piece meant to be listened to while thinking of friends who now live far away.
primary colorsYOASOBI
This song is perfect for expressing friendship.
Released in July 2021, it was also used as the theme for NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” commercial and is based on the novel RGB.
Considered one of YOASOBI’s signature works, it vividly depicts a heartwarming story in which three friends who had grown apart reunite after 15 years and rediscover their bond.
It beautifully conveys the power of friendship—that hearts remain connected even when apart—paired with a melodic composition.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced parting from or reuniting with a friend.
It’s also recommended as background music for message videos or slideshows to express your feelings to someone special.
[Recommended for Women] A Collection of Bright, Upbeat Friendship Songs (21–30)
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.
