[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)
DreamerJO1
This song, released in February 2022 as an anthem to support those chasing their dreams, was written as the theme for the omnibus drama Short Program, in which all JO1 members starred.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad filled with encouragement for everyone who refuses to stop moving forward, featuring a dramatic structure where stillness and motion intersect.
The lyrics portray a positive resolve to press on, carrying the light received from someone dear, and the image of continuing step by step despite uncertainty inspires courage.
For JO1, it is also a song that symbolizes the bonds among the members.
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.
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.
If you laugh at the skywacci
For those who play on a school team or have friends who unite toward a single goal, this is the song I really want you to hear! When you’re working hard in a club or striving toward a goal, not all of your efforts are always rewarded.
There are times when results don’t go your way and things feel tough.
But isn’t it the presence of friends and teammates that helps you keep going even then? The lyrics of this song portray the bonds with those friends and teammates who have supported each other and worked hard together.
Listening to it makes you feel that these youthful experiences will surely remain precious treasures throughout the rest of your life.
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.
[Moved to Tears] Friendship songs with beautiful lyrics you’ll want to gift to a dear friend (41–50)
weNishino Kana
When you think of Kana Nishino, you might strongly associate her with love songs, but personally, I want to champion her friendship songs! Of course there’s her signature track “Best Friend,” and this 2012 release, “Watashitachi (Us),” is also a truly wonderful song! From the very first line it hits you hard—so moving you can’t help but cry.
Every vividly drawn lyric that looks back on the past, together with Nishino’s vocals, brings tears to your eyes.
Having someone who understands you better than you understand yourself is such a blessing, isn’t it? A gentle warmth wells up, and you’ll feel like expressing gratitude to your cherished partner or friends.
It’s a beautiful song that even makes you feel like the future of “us” is eternal.
Why not send those feelings—“Let’s keep looking out for each other from here on, too”—the ones that feel too embarrassing to say out loud, along with this song?
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.