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[A moving friendship song] For dear friends and best friends. Songs of friendship that make you feel the bond.

[A moving friendship song] For dear friends and best friends. Songs of friendship that make you feel the bond.
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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.

[A Moving Friendship Song] For your precious friends and best friends. Friendship songs that make you feel the bond (1–10)

Best FriendKiroro

Kiroro – “Best Friend ~Mother Earth Version~” Trailer Video
Best FriendKiroro

One of the classic songs to give to a dear friend, Kiroro’s “Best Friend.” It has long been loved by many as a song that soothes you the moment you hear it.

Kiroro’s gentle vocals and the friendship-themed lyrics are truly heartwarming.

Even things that are usually too embarrassing to say can surely be conveyed by giving this song to a friend.

We areONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – We are [Official Video from AMBITIONS JAPAN DOME TOUR]
We areONE OK ROCK

A song that embraces with a big heart and supports the anxieties and worries young people carry, such as pressure from those around them.

Just like the title “We are,” it makes you feel as if you’ve become part of the “we,” including ONE OK ROCK, which is so empowering! It’s a song that reminds you that you have friends bound by a strong bond who support one another.

Bye, my friendbokula.

bokula. – By My Friend - [Official Music Video]
Bye, my friendbokula.

The song I’d like you to send off a departing friend with, smiling and upbeat, is “BY MY FRIEND.” It was released in 2022 by the rock band bokula.

and also drew attention on TikTok.

Set to an energetic band performance, it depicts straightforward affection for a friend.

It reminds us that everything—from the times we hung out to the times we fought—will become good memories.

It’s a midtempo number overflowing with feelings for a friend, so strong they can’t be fully expressed in words.

It’s also great for everyone to sing together—like a group singalong at a farewell party karaoke—to strengthen your bonds.

Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny – Oh, Beloved Days [Official Music Video]
Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny’s “Aisubeki Hibi wo” (“These Beloved Days”) evokes the feeling of gradually nurturing a bond of friendship as you come to understand each other.

It’s included on their 2023 EP “Donna Koto ni Demo Shiawase wo Kanjiru Koto ga Dekita nara” (“If Only We Could Find Happiness in Anything”).

The lyrics depict how, by noticing expressions that don’t easily show on the surface of a friend you didn’t like much at first, your friendship slowly deepens and you find yourself growing fonder of them.

It’s a song that reminds us we don’t have to accept everything just because we’re friends, and yet we can cherish that instinctive feeling of wanting to be with this person, to hang out with them.

Be sure to give it a listen with a dear friend.

Us, againSG (Sogyon)

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

Filled with feelings for the friends we spent our bittersweet youth with, “Bokura Mata” was released in 2021 by SG (Sogyeong), a singer active mainly on social media like TikTok and YouTube.

Sparked by graduation, the song honestly portrays emotions toward friends who are about to part ways.

The moment when everyday routines—like commuting to and from school and the days spent talking—turn into memories brings a pang of sorrow to anyone.

This track wraps those feelings gently in a warm melody.

Be sure to listen for his cool vocals riding over the modern beat.

Stay by my side.Yuika

Stay by my side. / “Yuika” [MV]
Stay by my side.Yuika

Yuika’s “Stay by My Side” is a song about feelings for a best friend bound by a strong bond.

Released in 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the short film “Natsu, Futari,” starring Minami Hamabe.

It evokes memories of countless happy times and the kind of wonderful friendship where, even after occasional clashes, you always find your way back to each other.

The song carries a heartfelt wish to keep that unbreakable bond strong forever.

It can feel embarrassing to say out loud that you want to stay together and remain friends, but this song offers a way to express those honest feelings.

no planRozarīna

Rosalina “no plan” Music Video (included on the 3rd album “sweet ring”)
no planRozarīna

A song by Rosalina that celebrates the preciousness of friendship.

The lyrics, which depict the everyday moments shared with friends, resonate deeply.

You can feel the sentiment: “Even without a plan, just being with you is enough.” It’s included on the album “sweet ring” and was also used as an insert song in the film “Aibō na Keiji Returns.” The music video, released in May 2024, features Rosalina’s real friends, capturing the natural feel of their friendship.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to cherish the time spent with dear friends.