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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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[Tears of Joy] Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Send to a Dear Friend (1–10)
HarukaYOASOBI
A moving work spun from the story of a mug that has watched over someone’s half a lifetime.
In YOASOBI’s music-led tale, the mug sometimes illuminates life’s milestones and at other times gently embraces small moments of growth.
Everyday scenes sprinkled throughout vividly reflect the bittersweetness of partings and growing up that everyone experiences.
Released in December 2020, this work is based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel “Tsuki Ouji” (Moon Prince).
It has also been featured as the commercial song for Takara Tomy’s LCD care toy “Puniruns” and as the image song for “Art Aquarium 2021 — Hakata: Festival of Goldfish,” garnering support from a wide audience.
It is a song that stays close to those who have parted with a cherished memento or who are facing a farewell with someone dear.
In the course of this long journeySaucy Dog
A heartwarming love song that reminds us of the importance of those who are always by our side.
It gently conveys that true happiness is found in the small events of everyday life and in casual conversations.
Released in February 2024 as the theme song for the film “52-Hertz Whales,” this track became Saucy Dog’s 18th digital single.
It’s perfect for times when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends or express gratitude to someone special.
How about listening to this song and taking a fresh look at the love you have for those close to you? You’ll surely notice the happiness you’ve been overlooking.
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
It’s a friendship song that likens life to a chessboard.
Amid an uncertain life, it reminds us that chance encounters and small moments can carry great meaning.
There’s a hopeful message that even bitter experiences from the past gain color over time.
Centered on growth through challenges and hardships, it really resonates with the heart.
With Official HIGE DANDism’s clear, transparent vocals and relatable lyrics, this piece was created as the compulsory song for the Junior High School Division of the 90th NHK National School Music Competition and was released in September 2023.
It’s perfect as a gift for a dear friend or as a message song for farewells.
Why not listen to it while looking back on the journey you’ve walked together?
Sketchaimyon
This is a moving song that portrays the warm friendship between Nobita and Doraemon.
Set to be released in March 2025, it serves as the theme song for the film “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Picture-World Story,” crafted with gentle sensitivity by Aimyon.
Aimyon herself is a huge fan of Doraemon, and there’s even an episode where, during supervision, she and voice actress Wasabi Mizuta embraced in tears.
The piece conveys Nobita’s awkwardness and Doraemon’s tender, embracing gaze, evoking precious memories and friendships that everyone holds dear.
It’s a perfect song filled with heartfelt feelings for friends, ideal for weddings, farewell parties, and more.
allyGReeeeN
A friendship song marked by heartwarming messages and a refreshing melody.
Released in August 2022 as the theme song for the film “Haw,” this piece also drew attention for beautifully recreating the moving story of a discarded dog and a city hall worker who form a bond.
The lyrics, which sing of the importance of someone who stays by your side no matter what, convey gratitude toward friends and the strength of those ties.
The encouraging message carried by GReeeeN’s warm vocals will give listeners courage and a sense of reassurance.
It’s a recommended track when you want to express thanks to a dear friend or be reminded of the importance of continually supporting someone as their ally.
Bye, my friendbokula.
The song “Bye My Friend” is perfect for sending off a friend with a bright smile.
Released in 2022, it also drew attention on TikTok.
Set to bokula.’s energetic band sound, it portrays straightforward affection for a friend.
It reminds us that everything—playing together and even the arguments—becomes a good memory.
Overflowing with feelings for a friend that words can’t fully express, it’s a mid-tempo number.
It’s also great for strengthening bonds by singing it together—like doing a group sing-along at a farewell party karaoke.
My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi
Being able to share the dreams we hold with each other is something only friends can do, right? When I listen to this song, it makes me realize that friends you can talk about anything with are truly lifelong treasures.
What I especially love in the lyrics is the chorus, where they vow to stay friends forever.
The lines about the lyrics we talked about in the past, the dreams we’re trying to fulfill now, the dreams we want to achieve in the future, and the message that we can always talk and help each other when we’re in trouble—those really move me.
