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. A collection of hype/energetic tracks (71–80)
Bestieyuka
This is a song by Yuka that depicts ordinary, everyday moments spent with a dear friend while directly expressing the feelings she has for them.
The bright, cheerful sound leaves a strong impression, conveying how much fun the time spent together feels.
It portrays memories of supporting each other through both happy and difficult times, and expresses gratitude.
The song carries a message of continuing to support one another as you head toward the future, and you can feel the strength of a deep bond.
freeAbe Mao
A refreshing song that conjures a scene of blue skies, gentle spring breezes, and a glittering sun—like a page straight out of youth.
Mao Abe’s powerful vocals resonate with young people determined to stay true to themselves.
Released in January 2009 as the title track of her debut album, it reached No.
1 on the Japan Hot 100 and was featured in a Glico Pocky chocolate commercial.
It’s perfect for moments that deepen bonds with friends, and it will renew your gratitude for the people who matter most.
Why not add it to your friendship-themed playlist? Listening to music might also give you more chances to put everyday gratitude into words.
TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks
A girls’ friendship song that depicts everyday life—this is “Twins” by CHiCO with HoneyWorks.
It’s a feel-good friendship tune that makes you giddy just listening, and I think many women will find themselves nodding along with “so true!” Even if you didn’t think much of what you said at the time, it often turns into a cherished memory later.
Girls’ chatter never ends, but this song may jolt you with realizations and bring back memories of things like, “Oh yeah, that happened too.”
Uplifting friendship songs recommended for high school students. Hype tracks roundup (81–90)
Best FriendKiroro
Speaking of Kiroro, many of their songs are so popular that they’re even sung at school graduation ceremonies, making them perfect for scenes of friendship and bonds.
Each word carried by their gentle melodies resonates deeply in the heart.
The song “Best Friend” introduced here expresses gratitude for the trusted friend who was there to help during hard times and brought back a smile.
Listen to it while thinking of your beloved friend, and when you see them next, try sharing your everyday appreciation.
My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster
When you’re a student, you often spend almost every day with your close friends or your significant other—during classes, breaks, after school, on the way home, and even in your private time, right? Because you’ve shared both the happy and the tough moments together, I think it’s wonderful that you can keep smiling no matter what happens.
Little Glee Monster’s “My Best Friend,” just as the title suggests, is a bright and poppy song about your number-one friend.
Like the members having a blast in the music video, let’s sing this song and forget about the bad stuff!
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
Kiroro is a female musical duo consisting of vocals and piano.
This is their 2001 release, “Best Friend.” It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Churasan and was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, making it a hit.
The lyrics are filled with lines that would make you blush if a friend said them to you directly.
When vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro’s clear, straightforward voice rides over the gentle melody, it feels incredibly comforting.
It’s a friendship song that warms the heart.
one’s true feelingssumika
Sumika’s 2021 youth anthem is a song called “Honne” (“True Feelings”).
It was also chosen as the support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, so it’s well known among soccer team students and sports fans.
Since it was released in January, it’s also been embraced by young people as a song to express gratitude for their school days during the season of parting with friends.
Among teammates pursuing big goals, there were probably times when they couldn’t speak from the heart, but through this song, we’d like to convey words of thanks—thank you.