[For High School Students] A Collection of Touching Friendship Songs
When it comes to friendship songs, countless tracks have been released over the years.
There are songs about same-gender friendships and male-female friendships, ones that look back on shared memories, and ones that express gratitude.
The lyrics cover a wide range of themes, and the musical styles vary as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce moving friendship songs we want high school students to hear, carefully selected from among the many out there.
We focused mainly on tracks by artists who’ve been in the spotlight recently, so you’re sure to find a new favorite.
Be sure to listen to the songs we’re about to introduce while reading along with the lyrics!
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[For High School Students] A Collection of Touching Friendship Songs (61–70)
Life goes onKing&Prince
Even when things go wrong, King & Prince’s “Life goes on” is an uplifting track that makes you feel tomorrow will surely go better.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Hold My Hand at Sunset,” starring group member Ren Nagase.
The lyrics portray precious friendship and youth, so why not listen while thinking of your irreplaceable friends? Even if you’re going through something tough, you’re not alone—and your heart will surely brighten.
Like magicSHISHAMO
Warmly portraying the importance of friendship, SHISHAMO’s song is a gem that resonates with middle schoolers’ hearts.
It captures the complex feelings and desires found in everyday life through delicate lyrics and a catchy melody.
Included on the album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, it was also used as the theme song for the Townwork “Snow Country” TV commercial.
This piece is perfect for those who want to cherish the bonds with their friends or discover their true selves.
Why not engrave a page of youth—one you can only experience now—together with this song?
SUNSUN
This song by SUN, which portrays the friendships of youth, rides on a warm melody that deeply resonates with middle schoolers’ hearts, celebrating the bonds with cherished friends.
At first glance it sounds bright and energetic, but behind it lie the artist’s experiences of overcoming life’s hardships, which strike a powerful chord with listeners.
Released in June 2020, the track is a wonderful piece that prompts you to look back on memories with friends and renew your sense of gratitude.
It’s best enjoyed after school in the classroom or on the way home with close friends—you’ll surely feel your bonds grow even stronger.
Bye, my friendbokula.
This song is marked by a melody and lyrics that gently envelop the warm memories of friendship.
Included on bokula.’s mini-album “Living by Your Side.” released in May 2022, it conveys the universally shared experiences of parting from friends and reminiscing, all in a heartwarming mood.
The melody is refreshing yet emotionally rich, resonating deeply with listeners.
Heard in spring—the season of graduations and farewells—it brings an even keener sense of the preciousness of days gone by.
With a comfortable sound that fuses pop and rock, the melodic lines carefully portray the value of each fleeting moment spent with friends and the enduring strength of bonds that never change.
It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced farewells with loved ones or who want to reaffirm the beauty of friendship.
Friendshipkingu gidora
The lyrics were so deep and thought-provoking.
I realized that a best friend is someone you suddenly find is always by your side—you say what you want to each other, fight sometimes, yet still stay close… It made me think that it’s something that just naturally happens before you even notice.
It reaffirmed for me that it’s not something you can force into being.
bondhaji
I think this song is truly a passionate anthem of friendship.
It’s a track you never get tired of, no matter how many times you listen.
The lyrics feel like they teach you who your real best friend is and what kind of person deserves to be called one.
It’s a song I’d recommend to many people.
My FriendBekkī
The music video for this song is set in a high school, but I felt the lyrics are something even middle schoolers could listen to without any sense of awkwardness.
Becky’s gentle vocals and the feelings of gratitude toward friends and loved ones come through in this wonderful song.
The melody is easy to follow, and I thought it would fit well in all kinds of scenes.
Beloved daysyangusukinii
Young Skinny’s “Beloved Days” is a song about feelings for a dear friend—the kind of friend you want to stay with even if you can’t understand everything about each other.
It’s included on the 2023 EP If Only We Could Find Happiness in Anything.
At school, there are people you click with and people you don’t, and it’s hard to be close with everyone.
Still, even with someone whose hobbies differ from yours and whose opinions rarely align, you might catch an unguarded expression or simply feel an inexplicable vibe and find yourself liking them—and becoming friends.
This song heightens the desire to cherish friends like that forever.
FRIENDSOkazaki Taiiku
A song that resonates with the preciousness of friendship has been born.
The unique world view spun by Okazaki Taiiku and the pop, catchy melody are a perfect match.
The lyrics, which feel close to the listener’s heart, will gently wrap your treasured memories with friends.
Released in May 2016, this piece is perfect for junior high school students.
It’s especially recommended for listening in the classroom after school or on the way home.
It will help you rediscover the beauty of casual conversations and the time you spend together with friends.
In a sudden moment, you might even feel a surge of gratitude and want to say “thank you.”
Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot
A perfect song for middle school days when friendships deepen has arrived from Kankaku Piero.
Its familiar melody and heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners and evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Released in May 2016, this track was chosen as the theme song for the NTV Sunday drama “We’re Millennials.
Got a problem?” Centered on the themes of self-actualization and a commitment to justice, it carries a message to one’s future self.
It’s a song that stays close to moments spent with cherished friends and times when you want to express your gratitude.
Why not add it to your playlist and spend some heartwarming time? Through music, you’re sure to feel those moments when irreplaceable friendships grow even deeper.