Bright friendship songs recommended for high school students. A collection of hype-up tracks.
If you’re a high school student, you probably have plenty of chances to come across songs about friendship in your everyday life, right?
Of course, you might listen to them regularly or sing them at karaoke, and you might even use a friendship song as the BGM for a message video you send for a friend’s birthday.
In this article, we’ll introduce upbeat friendship songs that perfectly fit a variety of situations like these.
We’ve focused on tracks by artists who are currently trending as well as those popular among younger generations, so feel free to use this as a reference.
If you listen while reading the lyrics, you’ll have an easier time finding the song that’s just right for you!
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Bright friendship songs recommended for high school students. Hype-up tracks roundup (61–70)
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
I think there are many people who take fun, carefree days for granted, and maybe that’s the norm.
But when you listen to this song, it makes you realize just how happy and wonderful that really is.
I’d love for you to listen to this track with your friends especially when you’re having the time of your lives together.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
A masterful song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that captivates with its grand rock ballad sound and heartfelt lyrics.
It gently asks what it means to live true to yourself, and how your own existence becomes visible through differences with others.
Its warm perspective resonates deeply, standing by those who, despite anxiety and loneliness, strive to move forward step by step.
Released in January 2019, it stirred the hearts of many as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
From November 2022, an orchestral arrangement was also featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s CalorieMate “Support for Exam Takers” commercial series, showcasing a new charm.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life, when you feel you might lose your way, or when you want to encourage someone dear to you.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
A popular song that poignantly portrays graduation and new encounters has been delivered by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Set at a medium tempo, it candidly sings about precious memories and farewells with friends.
The song carries the straightforward feelings of vocalist Motoki Omori, who wrote it the day after graduating high school, and it was also chosen as the theme for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial.
While sensing how quickly student life passes, it depicts the realization that everyday repetition was actually a treasure, weaving in awkwardness when facing friends and the inner conflict of yearning and aspiration.
As spring arrives and the seasons change, the protagonist’s emotions—anxious about the future yet striving to look ahead—are carefully rendered alongside delicate melodies.
It’s a track we especially hope elementary school students working hard at their studies and club activities will listen to.
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.
Summer SongYUI
A smash hit by YUI, an artist who continues to be loved by younger generations for her emotionally resonant, crystal-clear vocals and strongly message-driven songs.
It’s a friendship anthem that expresses a positive mindset as summer finally arrives and you look forward to creating fun memories with your close friends.
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.
Twinkle Dayschay
A refreshing, lighthearted song that colors a page of youth.
Its lyrics evoke precious moments with friends, paired with a melody anyone can hum along to.
Released in April 2014, it was also used in a Pantene commercial.
It brings listeners a positive outlook and the courage to overcome everyday challenges.
Wrapped in Chay’s gentle vocals, it’s perfect for deepening bonds with friends or expressing gratitude.
It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke, too.
An ideal soundtrack for middle schoolers to nurture friendship—why not add it to your playlist?