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)
Girl SSCANDAL
SCANDAL, now a leading girls’ rock band active on the global stage.
The song “Shoujo S” channels their unreserved rock impulse.
Some listeners may find themselves empathizing with the lyrics, which seem to express the complexities of friendship.
BestieBAND-MAID
A BAND-MAID song born from a collaboration with Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger, celebrating a bond that transcends borders.
The lyrics—written entirely in English—carry a sense of kindness and warmth toward an irreplaceable best friend.
Its emotional melody, shining through the heavy rock sound, feels like a message of gratitude and trust for companions who’ve shared many years together.
Released in April 2024 and included on the album “Epic Narratives,” the track also received an emotional first live performance with the co-writer himself on stage at Tokyo Garden Theater in May of the same year.
Listen while thinking of a dear friend, and you may find yourself rediscovering just how much they mean to you.
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.
Friendship songs by girl bands (11–20)
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.
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.