[A moving friendship song] For dear friends and best friends. Songs of friendship that make you feel the bond.
Have you ever wanted to express your feelings to a dear friend through a song?
Feelings like everyday gratitude, encouragement for a friend you’ll soon be apart from, or congratulations for a wedding can be hard to put into words…
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended friendship songs that can truly convey those emotions!
Even when we call them “friendship songs,” the sentiments embedded in each one vary widely, so you’re sure to find a moving track that perfectly fits you and your friend.
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[Moving Friendship Songs] For precious friends and best friends. Friendship songs that let you feel the bond (111–120)
Thanks a LotHotei Tomoyasu
The legendary rock band BOØWY’s members have reunited! For their fans, this song couldn’t be any more thrilling.
It’s a track by guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei, included on the album GUITARHYTHM VI.
The lyrics’ message—urging you to keep moving forward—gives you courage.
It’s a work that conveys their passion for music and the long-standing friendship they share.
Beast Friendsnishina
Nishina’s 2021 release “Kedamono no Friends” is a song that makes you want to cherish the feelings that only friends can truly understand.
There are sorrows, loneliness, and even joys that others might overlook—but because you’re friends, you can sense them, right? This track evokes the fun days spent with a friend who feels like a true best friend, bound by an invisible bond that connects you beneath the surface.
How about singing it together as a way to say, “Thank you for always being by my side”?
best friendKALMA
KALMA, a band hugely popular among younger generations, released this song “Shinyuu” (Best Friend) in 2021.
Carried by a passionate, medium-tempo band sound, Yuzuki Hatayama’s emotional vocals ring out.
The straightforward feelings come through precisely because of the simple arrangement unique to a three-piece band.
The song portrays a relationship with a close friend from childhood, singing that even if circumstances or environments change, the feelings you have for each other remain the same.
Why not try conveying feelings that are hard to say in words by putting them into a song?
THE GIFTHirai Dai
It’s a beautiful song that likens a fateful encounter with a cherished person to a gift from the moon.
Included on Dai Hirai’s July 2019 album “THE GIFT,” it was also chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration.” Its gentle melody and lyrics resonate deeply.
Filled with feelings for a friend whose destiny shines under the same sky, it reminds us of the importance of friendship.
When you want to feel a bond that remains unbroken even when you’re apart, why not give this song a listen?
sunflowerAdo
As a song to give to a female friend, I recommend Ado’s “Himawari” (Sunflower), from an artist who never stops and keeps up a powerful pace.
Unlike her usual shout-like, forceful pleas, this track largely holds that back and offers a more gentle, tender listen, so it feels a bit different from her previous songs, doesn’t it? The lyrics, which tease out the delicate side of women—like “It’d be easier if I could live more skillfully,” and “Things would go better if I were more proactive”—are likely to resonate widely as well.
Please do listen to it together with your dear friend with whom you can talk about anything!
Welcome!RC sakuseshon
This is a song where Kiyoshiro Imawano introduces and sings about his dear friends who are also his bandmates.
He sings each part with playful, affectionate words.
After all, if you’re in a band, the best thing is to play with people you really click with.
For those starting band activities, find members who make you think, “It has to be this person,” and have fun making music together.
My friendSKELT 8 BAMBINO
SKELT 8 BAMBINO’s “My Friend” delivers a warm bond to cherished friends who are doing their best in different places.
It reflects on the many memories shared with friends and expresses the hope of meeting again.
When you move to a different place, it becomes harder to see each other and that can feel lonely.
But as long as you both stay well and keep trying, you’ll definitely meet again someday! If things get tough, remember the days you spent with your friends—just like in this song—and draw strength to keep going.
When you’re feeling lonely because you can’t see your friends, it’s also recommended to share your feelings in different ways and listen to this song together with them.