[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)
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!
Tearjerker: Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Gift to a Dear Friend (51–60)
BEST FRIENDSMAP
SMAP has sung more timeless hits than you can count, but this song, in particular, enjoys fervent support from fans.
It was the B-side to the 1992 single “Makeruna Baby! ~Never give up,” and it gained attention after being broadcast on NHK’s music program Minna no Uta.
Originally written as a song from a child to their mother, the lyrics were later changed to make it a message song to a friend.
Although it wasn’t a single, it became widely known because it was often performed at pivotal moments in SMAP’s career.
If you want to express gratitude to a friend, this is the one.
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?
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.
FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T
It was released in 1996 as H Jungle with t’s third single.
The song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV Wednesday drama “Leave it to Ryoma!” and its lyrics center on universal friendship.
Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, it conveys a sense of passionate, masculine camaraderie.
Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru
A powerful, supportive song by Centimillimental that portrays the preciousness of friendship and emotional growth.
It vividly depicts moving forward step by step with cherished friends—through tears, laughter, and even stumbles.
Released in May 2021, this track is an upbeat tune where a gentle melody, like being wrapped in warm light, intertwines with a driving beat.
When you want to express gratitude to the friends who have stood by you in life’s important moments, sending this song with heartfelt feelings will surely resonate with them.
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.
