A friendship song by a girls' band
In the sense of creating something together with companions, bands and friendship may occupy a similar place.
Among songs that sing about such friendship, I’ve picked out a few by Japanese girls’ bands.
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Girls' band friendship songs (1–10)
NOW ON AIRakai kouen
Akai Koen’s “NOW ON AIR” opens with a resounding, shimmery guitar and unfolds dynamically.
This up-tempo rock track inspires a sense of hope for what’s ahead and fills you with energy.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to with the friends you spend your days with.
Kiss me right nowLINDBERG
Born in the ’90s and still living on as a classic, LINDBERG’s “Ima sugu Kiss Me” has surely moved some hearts with her bright, energetic singing and straightforward presence.
Friendship is, after all, about encouraging one another.
It’s a powerful anthem that makes you feel exactly that.
Full Moon Rock ‘n’ RollKorobokkuruzu
This is a popular song by the indie girls’ band Korobokkles.
It’s a song that nostalgically sings about holding dear the words once gifted by a close friend and moving forward, step by step.
With a simple, easy-to-follow structure, it’s so catchy you’ll find yourself humming along after just one listen.
Friendship songs by girl bands (11–20)
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
This is the signature song by the transplanted girl band ZONE, who went from dancing with instruments, through miming, to actually performing.
Its poignant lyrics, which yearn for a reunion ten years later, became very popular and have been covered many times.
In recent years, it’s well known as the ending theme of the popular anime “Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai” (We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day).
LailaFLiP
A girls’ rock band that embodies alternative rock.
Their mysterious sound captivates listeners, filling you with excitement and resonating through your whole body.
The intro truly evokes the feeling of friendship, and the steady, pulsing drums seem like the passage of time itself.
summer festivalWhiteberry
How many people have been captivated by that undeniably catchy melody and her voice? Whiteberry’s Natsu Matsuri, loved by so many, is a timeless classic in the history of Japanese girl bands that instantly brings back those fun summer memories spent with friends.
Back to backЯeal
Formed in 2012, the four-piece girls’ band “ЯeaL” made a name for themselves as active high school students at the time.
With performance skill and stability unimaginable for high schoolers, they sent shockwaves through the music world.
Their sweet, indelible vocals evoke the sense of distance in friendships that are still in the midst of growing.