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A lovely friendship song

A gratitude song for friends. A thank-you song dedicated to someone special.

A precious friend who shares your joy when something good happens, and who listens to you and encourages you when you’re in trouble or feeling sad.

Many people feel too shy to express their gratitude in everyday life, but would like to convey their feelings properly when the right opportunity comes, don’t you think?

Here, we’ll introduce especially recommended friendship songs that express gratitude to such friends.

Try dedicating them on various occasions, such as birthdays or weddings.

A gratitude song for friends: A thank-you song to give to someone special (11–20)

Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Thank You. (from DWL 2011 Live Ver.)
Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE

Dreams Come True’s 17th single, “Thank You.” released in 1995, is a friendship song that comforts a heartbroken friend.

It’s a very famous number and often sung at karaoke.

It’s also well known as a breakup song; whether the friend is the same or the opposite sex isn’t clear, but it’s a song that makes you think how reassuring it would be to have a friend like that.

If you’ve been through something like this, or when you’ve recovered from heartbreak but can’t quite say thank you honestly, why not send this song?

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)
We againSG

This song conveys gratitude to a dear friend through a gentle, warm melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

With SG’s signature delicate expressiveness, it beautifully captures both the sorrow of parting and the anticipation of reunion.

The days of carefree laughter and the many memories shared together are portrayed with grace, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

Released in April 2021, it became a massive hit—especially among younger audiences—garnering 150 million views.

Starting in November 2024, it was also featured in CalorieMate’s exam-season support commercial, earning praise for the strength of its message.

When you want to express thanks to cherished companions—at graduations, farewell parties, and more—why not send this one song?

Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)NEW!Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)NEW!Yonezu Kenshi

This work, which became a major talking point thanks to the miraculous collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda, is included on the classic 2017 album BOOTLEG.

It portrays two childhood best friends who, though they grow up and walk separate paths, continue to draw strength from each other’s existence.

The worldview, likened to the colors of the sky at dawn, makes you feel the un-fading strength of their bond, no matter how much time passes or how circumstances change.

When you feel a sudden loneliness amid days of passing by one another, or find yourself yearning to see an old friend, listening to this song will surely be there for your heart.

It’s a soul-stirring masterpiece that seems to bless the “now,” where each of us is living earnestly in our own place!

Song of a Friendyuzu

Yuzu Live “GO HOME” - Tomodachi no Uta (Friends’ Song)
Song of a Friendyuzu

This is a smash hit by Yuzu, artists who continue to lead Japan’s music scene with a beautiful singing voice that captivates everyone and the delicate harmonies the two of them create.

The song conveys a resolve to set out toward one’s own goals while holding memories shared with friends close to the heart, and it expresses gratitude to the friends who offer their support.

Stand By YouOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Stand By You [Official Video]
Stand By YouOfisharu Higedan Dism

A song that conveys gratitude to friends with a gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics.

With vivid, true-to-life imagery, it expresses the importance of spending time together.

Released in October 2019, it was also featured in an Apple Music commercial.

There’s an acoustic version recorded in a church, offering a different atmosphere to enjoy.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to express appreciation to someone special, such as a friend’s birthday or a wedding.

As you listen to this song, what kind of smile appears on the face of the friend who comes to mind?

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Before you know it, the person who’s always by your side has seen all your sides—your wonderful traits, your flaws, the times you’re down—and you’ve shown each other so many faces.

You’ve probably clashed at times, too.

Yet somehow, you remain friends.

Because you can be your true selves, that bond will never change.

This is a song that makes you want to express your gratitude to your friends all over again.

A gratitude song for friends: A thank-you song for someone special (21–30)

We’ll go togetherSnow Man

Snow Man「Weʼll go together」Music Video YouTube Ver.
We'll go togetherSnow Man

Graduation season brings the excitement of a new environment along with the sadness of parting from familiar friends.

This song, included on Snow Man’s 10th single released in February 2024, gently accompanies those wavering emotions.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Sensei, Sayonara,” starring group member Shota Watanabe.

Its warm melody evokes hope even within heartache, and its strong message—let’s keep walking forward together—strikes a chord.

It seems to tell us that even if we’re separated, the time we shared won’t disappear, and we’ll always be friends.

Why not send this song, which gives you the courage to face forward despite anxiety and inner conflict, to a dear friend as a token of gratitude?