[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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[Tearjerker] Beautiful friendship songs with lyrics you’ll want to gift to a dear friend (31–40)
Brilliant RainKing Gnu
This song portrays the strength to face life’s hardships and changes.
Rain symbolizes trials and sorrow, while the sun represents hope and renewal.
From King Gnu’s unique perspective, it gives listeners courage and hope.
Released digitally in July 2022 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Old Rookie,” it had its first live performance on a TBS music special on July 16 of the same month.
The lyrics encourage new challenges, reassuring us that it’s never too late to start something.
Why not listen to it while looking up at the sky and thinking of someone dear to you?
We on SaturdayLiSA
Do you have a friend who, despite having completely different hobbies and personalities, you’re mysteriously close with? This is a very positive friendship song that sings, “Because you’re here, I can move forward into the future.” It’s a track by the popular singer LiSA, also known for her mega-hit “Gurenge,” released as a single in 2022 and included on the album LANDER the same year.
The straightforward, true-to-life way she expresses her feelings for a best friend feels really refreshing to listen to, and it matches perfectly with the brightness of her vocals.
To Hikarimiwa
This song reminds me what a miracle it is to be able to spend time with my friends.
It’s catchy, and the vocals are so beautiful that it really sticks in your ears.
Even if you’re not into heavy lyrics, I think you can listen to this one easily.
It’s upbeat, so it will definitely hype up the crowd at karaoke.
You are you.SMAP
Both the melody and the lyrics are so gentle that it’s a song I want to listen to when I’m feeling down.
It tells a friend that it’s okay to be just the way you are, and it makes me think that if I had a friend like that, I could open up completely and feel so reassured.
It’s filled with the words you’d want to hear from a friend.
Just listening to it makes me feel like I’m about to cry.
Life goes onKing&Prince
If I’m with you, I can keep moving forward… It’s a very refreshing message song that boldly sings of positive feelings! It’s a track by the popular Johnny’s group King & Prince, released in 2023 as their 12th single.
It drew attention for being used as the ending theme of the drama “Hold My Hand at Dusk.” With its bright, uplifting tone, it’s a highly positive dance tune.
The sound, as well as the cheerful vocals, really gives you energy.
[Moved to Tears] Friendship songs with beautiful lyrics you’ll want to gift to a dear friend (41–50)
language of flowersNeil
The song “Hanakotoba,” which entrusts friendship to flowers, is a warm, heartening track.
It was released digitally by Warner Music Japan in July 2025.
With lyrics penned by Neil, the magical words that encourage a downcast friend are truly moving.
The refreshingly cool synths and tight beats also bring out the clarity of the vocals.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to believe in a friendship that remains unchanged, even when you’re apart.
Song of My PartnerHYENA
From the vocal style to the melody, it’s just inexplicably cool—a song that makes you feel attractive.
It’s a love song for a dear friend you’ve overcome many things with, and listening to it warms your heart.
It’s not only cool; the lyrics are great too, so I highly recommend this track.