[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'd want to give to a dear friend (81–90)
Your Best FriendKuraki Mai
It’s a moving song that helps you when you’re struggling or feeling down after a setback.
Created by singer Mai Kuraki, known for hits like “Secret, voice of my heart” and “Togetsukyo ~Kimi Omou~,” it was released in 2011 as her 37th single and served as the ending theme for the anime Detective Conan.
Set to a bittersweet melody, it conveys the message: “Your feelings do reach me.” Perfect for a friend who’s going far away and you won’t be able to see often.
Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi
The moment the gentle keyboard accompaniment begins to flow, many people—especially of a certain generation—can’t help but shed tears.
Precisely because the song’s structure is so simple, Yumi Matsutoya’s (Yuming’s) genius for melody, her one-of-a-kind voice, and the lyrics that nostalgically paint scenes from the end of summer come through directly, stirring a quiet sense of emotion.
Released in 1994, it became a massive hit and was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “A Summer with You.” Even if you’re far apart, even if you know you’ll never meet again, you still want to convey your feelings to a dear friend.
As a song to give to a cherished friend, there are few pieces as fitting as this.
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.
InfinityKanjani∞
It was released in 2005 as a triple A-side single to Kanjani Eight’s third single, “Sukiyanen, Osaka / Sakura Enka (Oh! ENKA) / Mugendai.” The song was used as a support track for the movie “Robots.” The lyrics convey Kanjani Eight’s deep bonds, their close friendship, and their heartfelt care for one another.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
With an unparalleled, overwhelming worldview that captivates fans and is becoming synonymous with “fantastical” within J-POP, SEKAI NO OWARI—a four-member mixed-gender band—delivers their fourth major-label and sixth overall single.
Chosen as the theme song for the anime film “Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!,” it’s a standout track whose march-like beat evokes an RPG, just as the title suggests.
Celebrating a friend’s new beginning while conveying the message that you’ll always be connected, it’s a song you’ll want to dedicate to a truly dear friend.
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.
[Tears of Joy] Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Give to Your Dear Friends (91–100)
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
It’s a ballad that enjoys great popularity as a graduation song.
Created by the musical duo Yuzu, who have produced numerous hit songs such as “Natsuiro,” “Eikou no Kakehashi,” and “Muscat,” it was released in 2013 as their 38th single.
It was selected as the set piece for the junior high school division at the 80th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
The sentiment in the lyrics—that even if we’re far apart, we’re still connected—is enough to bring you to tears.
With this song, you’ll surely feel like you can keep going, even when you’re lonely.