A classic song about friendship. Recommended friendship songs.
Friends you spent your youth with, friends who are still moving forward with you toward a single goal, supportive buddies, coworkers, and more…
Don’t you have many important companions around you?
We feel every day how much we’re supported by such friends, but have you ever tried looking for songs with that theme?
There are actually quite a lot of songs about friends, friendship, and bonds—and many of them are wonderful.
In this article, I’ll introduce a whole bunch all at once!
I’m sure you’ll find songs with lyrics that really hit home and resonate with your memories and experiences so far!
A classic song about friendship. Recommended friendship songs (1–10)
Friendswacci
It’s a warm, feel-good track played with a bouncy, unusual melody.
Many listeners might find themselves struck by the lyrics, which freshly reflect on our everyday lives spent without overthinking and the time we share with friends.
It’s a song I hope as many people as possible will hear.
Blue SpringRADWIMPS
When you hear RADWIMPS, you first imagine an up-tempo, intense, energetic song.
This track blends that quintessential RADWIMPS feel with the warmth of friendship.
It combines a sense of speed and freshness, making it a song that brings back a bit of the past.
At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA
Isn’t it rare to find a song that captures “youth” this vividly? It’s a powerful band sound that races forward with WANIMA’s signature up-tempo energy.
And yet, it never feels rough—rather, it comes together as a refreshing track that evokes the spirit of sports.
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
What kind of message is conveyed by the simple title “Nakama” (Companions)? Many listeners will likely relate to the memories of friendship woven in a rap style over a relaxed, resonant string melody.
Be sure to give it a listen together with the music video, which plays out like a short drama.
Friendgagaga supi
The intro starts with a mellow tone that might even strike you as “dark” at first.
But that impression disappears within seconds.
The energy packed into this song—where the singer shouts “Friend!” again and again—is tremendous, and just listening to it can blast away any small worries.
It’s a track I’d recommend when you’re feeling a bit worn out.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
This is a ballad that serenely sings about looking back on the past.
The title, said to be formed by linking the initials of acquaintances, is a coined word that connects “chaos” and “myth.” True to its weighty meaning, it consists of a leisurely melody and lyrics that convey a sense of grandeur.
In classic ONE OK ROCK fashion, it weaves in English—please enjoy this song of friendship.
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A beautiful ballad freely and soulfully sung by the band-sound-famous FUNKY MONKEY BABYS.
It tells a story that looks back on the road we’ve walked together, and it masterfully tugs at the heartstrings.
It’s a song that evokes memories of the schools we graduated from and the friends who’ve gone their separate ways.