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A lovely friendship song

A friendship song I want to send to my friends. A track that sings about connections with people that stay in your heart.

Do you have a song that helps deepen your bond with friends? Friendship songs have a special power—they let us share joyful moments and feel connected even when we’re apart.

Songs about human connection can bring a loved one’s face to mind or revive precious memories the moment you listen.

This time, we’ve gathered songs you’ll want to dedicate to your friends or sing along to together.

You’re sure to find a track that will make your time with your crew even more special!

Friendship songs you want to send to your friends: Tracks that sing about memorable human connections (161–170)

Best FriendSMAP

SMAP - Best Friend - with lyrics: Surely, just like always, the sky will clear up.
Best FriendSMAP

Although they disbanded to the regret of many fans, this classic is still passed down as a song for friends.

It was originally created for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and sings about gratitude toward friends and the feeling that they are precious to you.

It’s a heartwarming song to listen to.

This moment is surely not a dream.SMAP

SMAP This Time It’s Surely Not a Dream (Live)
This moment is surely not a dream.SMAP

This song, which became the theme song of the Beijing Olympics, conveys a powerful message: no matter what, you are not alone; you must never give up on your dreams; you will surely make them come true; and it is you yourself who will change the future.

It was truly perfect as an Olympic theme song.

A friendship song I want to send to my friends. Songs that sing about connections with people that stay in the heart (171–180)

My friendYUI

YUI -My friend- *cover*
My friendYUI

It’s a song by singer-songwriter YUI that expresses her feelings for a friend, carrying a message to a friend who now lives far away since they became working adults: that she’s working hard to achieve the dreams they vowed to pursue back in their school days.

YUI’s gentle singing voice is sure to be soothing.

Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu

Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu

This song, which was also selected as a required piece for the NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition, was written for the staff who toured amid the confusion following the Great East Japan Earthquake.

It carries a message to friends who have overcome hardship and is a song that brings a gentle, comforting feeling.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with your friends.

rut (wheel track/groove left by wheels) — pronounced “wadachi”Kobukuro

Because it’s the path I chose, I should walk it on my own.

But if I ever struggle, they’ll help me anytime.

It feels like that’s what they’re telling me, and it gives me courage.

Having friends who say things like this is really reassuring, isn’t it? I want to become the kind of person who can say things like that, too.

You are my friend.Daiamondo☆Yukai

Toy Story - You've Got a Friend in Me
You are my friend.Daiamondo☆Yukai

It’s a song that can be called an important element frequently used throughout the series, and it also served as the theme song for the movie Toy Story.

It’s a piece that conveys a deep sense of bond, with lyrics that consistently call out, saying that even in hard times, I’ll always be by your side to support you.

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This song sings about the depth of the bond between male friends.

These days, with the spread of social media and the like, it’s said that human relationships have become more superficial.

In such times, having friends you can truly trust is more important than anything and becomes a source of support.

Listening to this song lets you feel the bond with trustworthy friends more deeply and makes you want to cherish it.