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A lovely friendship song

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!

Bright friendship songs recommended for high school students. A roundup of hype/energetic tracks (91–100)

SONG 4 UGReeeeN

It’s a straightforward friendship song that sings, “No matter how much time passes, I want us to stay in a relationship where we can laugh together like we do now.” It’s a track by the popular music group GReeeeN, known for hits like “Kiseki” and “Hoshikage no Yell,” and it’s included on their 12th album, Rockin’ Beats, released in December 2022.

The lyrics, which convey the joy of having met and gratitude for an irreplaceable presence, are moving to tears.

Surely you, too, have someone you feel this way about.

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

There are times when we keenly realize just how important friends are, especially when things are painful or tough.

Everyone has moments when they have to fight on their own, and this is a song about the kind of friendship you can remember in those times.

It’s a gentle friend song, with a melody and sound that resonate softly.

Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “Our Tomorrow”
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

This is a friendship song by Elephant Kashimashi that delivers a live feel through energetic, fast-paced band performance.

It’s a piece that conveys a solid sense of camaraderie and perfectly suits the cheerful atmosphere of spring high school baseball.

GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48

[MV full] GIVE ME FIVE! / AKB48 [Official]
GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48

It’s a friendship song that represents Japan’s national idol group AKB48.

The lively rhythm and resonant guitar sound blend nicely, evoking an indescribably poignant feeling.

I especially recommend the section that starts with the chorus.

Since the members are around the same age, it’s a song that high school students can really relate to.

Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing

This is a signature friendship song by Every Little Thing, the band consisting of Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito.

The chorus feels like it speaks not only to the other person but also to oneself, making it a friendship song with a reflective touch.