[Tears of Joy] Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Gift to a Dear Friend
For occasions like celebrating a friend’s wedding, farewell parties for a job transfer or move, or graduation…
Many people may be looking for songs to give in place of parting words, or background music for a message video.
But even when it comes to friendship songs, it can be hard to come up with ideas.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended friendship songs with especially moving lyrics!
There are many songs whose lyrics let you look back on the bonds and memories you’ve built and reaffirm your friendship, so please use this as a reference!
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[Moved to tears] Beautiful friendship songs with lyrics you’ll want to give to a dear friend (61–70)
StoryAI
AI’s 12th single “Story,” released on May 18, 2005.
It’s no exaggeration to call this one of AI’s signature songs; it became a massive hit, setting numerous records, including appearing on the Oricon charts for 73 weeks.
With lyrics penned by AI on the theme of friendship, this song is profound and prompts a lot of reflection.
Stand by MeSaucy Dog
It’s a warm-toned song by Saucy Dog that feels like looking back on memories with a friend you’ve spent time with as you both grew from children into adults.
The gentle sound resonates as if savoring those precious memories, and the vocals—tinged with a touch of sadness—sink deep into the heart.
It portrays a relationship from childhood to adulthood, conveying the emotional shifts that come with growing up.
Even as you each walk your own path, the accumulated memories and bonds remain unchanged—this song carries a powerful sense of trust.
Friendgagaga supi
Released in 2013 as Gagaga SP’s 17th single.
It was used as the first opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Mushibugyo, and the song was written after reading the original manga.
Making use of the protagonist’s passionate sense of friendship, the lyrics—written for close bandmates, including the band members themselves—create a heartfelt friendship song that resonates.
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
Among Ketsumeishi’s songs, there are several that depict friendship and bonds, but this one especially makes you feel a powerful connection.
In the lyrics, the line “I’ll always have your back!!” portrays a friendship built on mutual support and help.
I think many people will be moved by the chorus in particular.
People often say, “Good times are doubled, and sad times are shared,” and listening to this song really makes you realize that’s exactly what friendship is.
Plus, the drama-style music video is incredibly touching, so be sure to check it out!
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
It was released in 1988 as Mariya Takeuchi’s 17th single.
The song, written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi, was originally provided to Hiroko Yakushimaru and included as the first track on Yakushimaru’s debut album “Kokinjū,” released in 1984.
The lyrics, which encourage a friend after a heartbreak, are deeply moving.
Friend(s)☆★azu
It was released in 2011 as AZU’s 12th single.
The song was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “DANCE@TV” in June.
AZU’s close friend, Emi Hinouchi, wrote and composed it as a friendship song to encourage AZU after a heartbreak.
Thank youikimonogakari
This is a song that wholeheartedly cheers on a friend embarking on a new path.
You can feel the love in the way it always wishes for the friend’s happiness.
Another key point is that it’s filled with the word “thank you,” and it’s a song I’d love to sing if I went to karaoke with a friend.