[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 cherished friends and best friends. Friendship songs that make you feel the bond (41–50)
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
Don’t you have friends around you who are doing their best, or friends who’ve stumbled and feel down? This song by THE BLUE HEARTS is perfect for cheering them on! It was released during their indie days, but because it’s been used in countless TV dramas and movies, it’s a classic that’s been loved for many years.
In everyday life, we don’t often get chances to be cheered on.
But there are so many people working hard, and in fact, your friends are giving it their all—even when they fail or fall down! Send your heartfelt, fiery encouragement to those friends with this song!
Blue SpringRADWIMPS
This song from RADWIMPS’ first album is, as the title suggests, a full-on youth-in-the-thick-of-it anthem.
With a lively melody that even gives off a spring-like vibe, it’s an upbeat friendship song.
Just like the word “seishun” (youth) or “blue spring,” it expresses youth through the color blue.
Whether your youth was just a little while ago or long in the past, this is the kind of friendship song that brings nostalgic faces to mind when you listen.
The intro and chorus are in English, while the rest is in Japanese, and it’s sure to resonate with you.
The First Steprakkuraifu
Even just the energetic intro gets you pumped! It’s a song by Luck Life, a rock band from Osaka Prefecture, released in 2016 as their second major-label single.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Cheer Boys!!.
The catchy, bright, and feel-good band sound meshes perfectly with vocalist PON’s soaring voice.
If you have memories of taking on challenges with friends, this will surely resonate with you.
Life goes onKing&Prince
Even when things go wrong, King & Prince’s “Life goes on” is an uplifting track that makes you feel tomorrow will surely go better.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Hold My Hand at Sunset,” starring group member Ren Nagase.
The lyrics portray precious friendship and youth, so why not listen while thinking of your irreplaceable friends? Even if you’re going through something tough, you’re not alone—and your heart will surely brighten.
Until we meet againHirai Dai
A heartwarming ballad that portrays departure and the hope of reunion.
Dai Hirai, known for his refreshing surf-music sound, released it as a single in 2015.
It was later included on the album “Slow & Easy.” Set to gentle acoustic instrumentation, the song carefully weaves together the sorrow of parting and the wish to meet again with a tender “see you,” slowly seeping into the listener’s heart.
It’s a perfect companion for moments of separation—like graduation or job transfers.
It also fits when you want to look back on memories with friends and express your gratitude.
primary colorsYOASOBI
It’s a song by YOASOBI that seems to express enduring memories and the bonds we’ve built, remaining unchanged even when distance separates us.
The light, breezy sound featuring flamenco guitar-like tones is striking, conveying a strong sense of positivity.
Focusing on a reunion beyond parting, it tells a story that even if distance causes a relationship to fade, it can be reconnected through meeting again.
By firmly believing in that reunion, you can feel the bonds that tie you together and welcome a new departure with positivity.
Bestieyuka
This is a song by Yuka that depicts ordinary, everyday moments spent with a dear friend while directly expressing the feelings she has for them.
The bright, cheerful sound leaves a strong impression, conveying how much fun the time spent together feels.
It portrays memories of supporting each other through both happy and difficult times, and expresses gratitude.
The song carries a message of continuing to support one another as you head toward the future, and you can feel the strength of a deep bond.