[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, Uplifting Friendship Songs (41–50)
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
A song that makes you want to listen in the summer and brings back memories with friends: “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~.” The girls’ band ZONE released it in 2001, and it became a big hit.
The lyrics feel as if they depict our own friendships exactly as they are, so many people can relate.
Whether you’re still close or have grown distant, listening to this song vividly revives memories with the friends you spent your youth with.
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Friend(s)☆★azu
A song that says, “Even many years from now, I’ll simply wish for your happiness.” If the relationship between two people becomes something wonderful, then even the most modest meeting turns into a precious memory.
Being able to feel that the moment you met was irreplaceable—that’s truly fate, isn’t it?
Dear my friendsshela
Released in 2005 as shela’s 13th single overall, this song was used as the theme for the drama “Magarikado no Kanojo” (Her at the Turning Point).
It captures that feeling of coming to the big city to chase a dream, yet almost being crushed by loneliness and anxiety—and how much it means to have a friend who encourages you over the phone.
It’s a song that gives you the strength to look ahead and think, “I’ll work hard toward my dream—for that friend, too.”
I’m glad you’re here.makomina
MakoMina is a duo of two girls from Fukushima Prefecture who became hugely popular with their twin-dance videos.
This song is the first one for which MakoMina themselves, who were 18 at the time of its 2016 release, wrote the lyrics.
They say they wrote it while thinking of each other, making it a song that captures the real friendship between girls.
It’s a wonderful track that honestly expresses the simple feeling of “I’m so glad I have friends.” I think it’s the ultimate friendship song, from girls, for girls.
Friendship earringsNogizaka 46
“Friendship Piercing” is a song by Momoko Ozono and Sakura Endo, members of the idol group Nogizaka46.
It’s a gentle friendship anthem that showcases the two idols’ clear, translucent vocals.
It’s packed to the brim with the kinds of words from a friend that make you happy to hear.
Even lines that might feel embarrassing to say out loud don’t feel embarrassing at all when put into a song.
Its straightforward lyrics, full of kindness and affection for a friend, make it a perfect track to gift to someone you care about.
Lonely HeartsKato Miria
As a song that captures the troubled feelings of teens, it’s one that has been embraced by many fans.
Whether it’s about female friendship or a budding crush, you can feel the loneliness and heartache of struggling on your own.
It’s a song you’d want to give to a friend who’s suffering under a tangle of emotions.
I think listening to it can encourage you as well.
Each lyric resonates deeply, and many women can relate to it.
Invincible GirlfriendŌhara Sakurako
Singer-songwriter Sakurako Ohara captivates with her fresh, cute voice.
This song was used in the commercial for the DHC Medicated Acne Control series in which she herself appeared, right? Just listening to it feels like it boosts your femininity and makes anyone happy.
It might bring back memories of youth—your heart racing before confessing to a crush, or plotting your strategy! It’s an extraordinarily cute, happy tune you’ll want to dedicate to the girlfriends who were always there for you, even when love didn’t work out.
