RAG MusicFriendship Songs
A lovely friendship song

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.

Girls band friendship songs (21–30)

ONE STEPPEARL

ONE STEP / PEARL (Naomi Tamura)
ONE STEPPEARL

Her overwhelmingly captivating singing voice is like a hawk slicing through the sky.

The direct, piercing way she sings and her lyrics feel like feelings addressed to a friend with whom she shares a deep bond.

As a girls’ rock band, this heartfelt song is likely to be passed down as a bible among Japanese bands.

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[PV] SORAMIMI “Hanabira (Short ver.)”
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SORAMIMI’s “Hanabira” gives you a soft, floating feeling like drifting clouds.

They’re a four-piece band formed in 2013.

The music video intriguingly and effectively captures each member’s unique aura.

Like a grassy field under a blue sky, it evokes a sense of boundless possibility with friends.

Pinball PartyThe 5.6.7.8’s

Pinball Party by The 5.6.7.8’s, with its quintessential rock ’n’ roll riff, makes you want to twist.

The rock that this three-piece dishes out is simple, unadorned, and hits straight.

It’s like how you can feel comfortable even in the silences when you’re with your best friend.

This song evokes a feeling much like that.

Greasenoodles

Noodles’ “Grease” feels like an unadorned performance that reflects the way they usually are with friends.

The emotional melody and the way they sing as if a fresh breeze were blowing embody the very essence of a rock band.

The simple riffs characteristic of a three-piece band hint at the presence of someone close by.

Black people and meamaririsu

This band, Amaryllis, exudes a surging rebellious spirit.

They express the defiance toward adults and society we felt in our youth through the song “Black People and Me.” Though their visuals and musical style place them firmly in the underground, they have strong support from a devoted fan base.

Their sense of freedom reminds me of the days when my friends and I had reckless fun together.

I won’t say goodbye.PERSONZ

PERSONZ’s “We Won’t Say Sayonara,” which was also used as an anime theme song.

Its nostalgic melody brings back memories we left somewhere along the way, and I can’t help but think of the friends I spent those days with.

This is a must-listen track that makes you feel the power of friendship—perfect for times when things are tough or you feel like giving up.

the non-fiction daysBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / the non-fiction days (Official Music Video)
the non-fiction daysBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID is a five-member girls’ rock band formed in 2013.

The sound they deliver is bursting with speed, powerful yet strangely evocative of feminine beauty, and their guitar solos captivate listeners.

Their forceful sound seems to serve as a testament to their mutual friendship.