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A bright classic about friendship. Recommended popular songs.

A playlist of songs with titles featuring “friend” or “friends,” or lyrics themed around friendship—carefully curated to include only bright, upbeat tracks.

These are wonderful songs about the importance of friends, perfect for listening together with your friends.

A bright, classic song about friendship. Recommended popular songs (61–70)

If I’m with youLittle Glee Monster

It’s a heartwarming song that sings of the preciousness of friendship—“Even with doubts and anxieties about the future, if I’m with you, I can overcome them.” Little Glee Monster’s beautiful harmonies and powerful vocals add even greater depth to the melody.

Released in June 2021, the track carries a message with extra weight, grounded in the members’ experiences of taking a break and returning.

When we stand at life’s crossroads, everyone has moments when they realize the importance of dear friends.

This is a song that gives you the courage to take each other’s hands and move forward together at times like these.

telepathyORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE - A Heartfelt Telepathy
telepathyORANGE RANGE

This is a song with a universal message that our hearts remain connected even when we’re apart.

Centered on the bonds that transcend physical distance, it portrays heart-to-heart connections alongside a warm, uplifting melody.

Released in December 2004 as a track on the album “musiQ,” it was also featured in a commercial for au by KDDI, capturing the hearts of many.

The song was used as an insert track in the film “Check It Out, Yo!” and led to a collaboration with MONGOL800.

It’s a work where ORANGE RANGE’s diverse musicality blends beautifully with a technopop sound.

This is a song you’ll want to listen to when parting from dear friends or thinking of companions far away.

Best friendSnow Man

Snow Man “Best Friend” Official Lyric Video
Best friendSnow Man

Snow Man is a nine-member idol group that made their CD debut in 2020 and has gained popularity for their high-level dance performances and acrobatics.

“Best Friend,” a track included on the regular edition of their 9th single “Dangerholic,” stands out with its clear, airy sound and comfortable shuffle beat.

The lyrics, which evoke nostalgia for an old friend who accepted you as you are, may remind some listeners of people they haven’t been able to see since graduation.

It’s an emotional number that makes you want to express gratitude to someone important.

A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket

Sonar Pocket 'A Song for a Friend' [MV Short]
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.

Old FriendsYonYon

A moving song themed around friendship has been born! Crafted by YonYon together with her old friends SIRUP and Shin Sakiura, this piece gently sings of the precious bonds nurtured through life’s uphill climbs.

Blending elements of hip-hop and gospel, and featuring a performance by Gen Z trumpet virtuoso Reiya Terakubo, the sound exudes a comforting warmth.

Released in January 2025, this track is perfect for expressing gratitude and support to cherished friends.

As a song that accompanies life’s milestones—weddings, graduations, and more—it’s sure to resonate in your heart.

Look of Lifefhána

fhána – Look of Life – Music Video
Look of Lifefhána

This song delicately portrays the feelings of a protagonist standing at a crossroads in life.

It is included as the title track on fhána’s fifth album, The Look of Life, released in November 2024.

Set to a pop and electronic sound, the lyrics about choices, partings, and the hope of reunion resonate deeply.

The piece feels like both a bold new challenge and a culmination for fhána as they mark their 10th debut anniversary.

It’s a warmly encouraging song that gently supports those standing at life’s turning points, urging them forward even amid uncertainty.

Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

A warm, heartwarming song themed around eternal friendship.

Momoiro Clover Z delicately conveys encounters and farewells, and the importance of irreplaceable bonds with their nuanced vocals.

The melody gently embraces feelings not only of friendship, but also for that special someone you think of—be it a lover or family.

Included on the album “Hydra,” this work is an anniversary song released in May 2024 to commemorate the group’s 15th anniversary.

It’s a song provided by singer-songwriter Ryujin Kiyoshi, his first contribution in about eight years, beautifully expressing his distinctive worldview.

Recommended as a finale-ending song for school and cultural festivals, and as a memorable track shared with friends and companions.