[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] Friendship songs with beautiful lyrics you’ll want to gift to a dear friend (41–50)
My friendZARD
Encouraged by the lyric “Your positivity is wonderful,” this is one of the masterpieces that colored the Japanese music scene of the ’90s.
It’s a single by the musical unit ZARD—known for many popular songs like “Makenaide”—released in 1996.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK, it became a big hit.
The refreshing, breeze-like sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Izumi Sakai’s clear, expansive singing.
It’s great to dedicate to a friend, and of course, listening to it yourself is sure to lift your spirits.
Best FriendKiroro
Among Kiroro’s songs, the classic “Best Friend” is especially popular.
The lyrics convey the feeling that you can do your best because you have a precious friend by your side, along with gratitude for the friend who always supports you.
Plus, Chiharu Tamashiro’s beautiful vocals over the gentle piano accompaniment create a deeply moving atmosphere.
Because of this, it’s very popular as a song to dedicate to friends, such as in wedding message videos from friends.
Listening to this song will remind you of the strong bond between you and your friends.
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Here’s a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN released in 2011.
It was used as the theme song for Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels, which was released the same year.
Since all the members are fans of Doraemon, the song is filled with their feelings for Nobita.
They may also be layering in the friendship among the band members themselves.
Long-lasting friendship is something wonderful for anyone, isn’t it?
BEST FRIENDGReeeeN
BEST FRIEND is a track released exclusively via digital distribution in March 2013 by the vocal group GReeeeN, known for hit songs like Ai Uta and Kiseki.
It has been used as the commercial song for Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute and as the walk-up music for Chiba Lotte Marines player Shohei Kato, so many of you may have heard it.
Why not listen to it while remembering the close friend you spent your youth with? Things may not be the same as they were back then, but listening to this song will bring the memories back and make you want to meet up and talk again.
Bestieyuka
This song by YU-KA portrays everyday, casual moments spent with a cherished friend while expressing her feelings for them in a straightforward way.
The bright, upbeat sound leaves a strong impression and conveys how much she enjoys the time they share.
Depicting memories of supporting each other through both joyful and difficult times, the piece conveys gratitude.
The message of continuing to support one another as they move toward the future conveys a powerful bond.
TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks
A track chosen as the opening theme for the anime “PriPri Chi-chan!!”.
It overflows with love for a friend who, though not a sibling or anything like that, is close enough to be called a twin.
To that dear friend who has been by my side in sad times, in love, and in many different moments, I want to once again express my love and gratitude!
FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi
This is a friendship song created in collaboration by singer-songwriter Fumiya Fujii and talents Noritake Kinashi and Hiromi.
The track was produced as the theme song for the travel program “Noritake, Fumiya, and Hiromi’s Camping-Car Training Camp: A Journey of Encounters, Connections, and Happiness,” and was released digitally in 2015.
Since the three were already friends, the lyrics are filled with unadorned, straightforward words.
No matter how old you get, that kind of closeness is something to admire, isn’t it?