Friendship songs in Western music recommended for high school students: world classics and popular hits

You’re My Best FriendQueen

Queen – You’re My Best Friend (Official Video)

Queen, the legendary band representing the UK that began attracting attention from younger generations with the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody, continues to captivate audiences.

After the passing of vocalist Freddie Mercury, Adam Lambert has been serving as the band’s second lead singer.

Among Queen’s songs, You’re My Best Friend is particularly heartwarming, and its warm lyrics dedicated to a best friend have become especially popular.

For Japanese high school students, the straightforwardness of the lyrics might feel a bit embarrassing, but do check it out.

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GraduationVitamin C

Graduation (Friends Forever)

Vitamin C is an American singer-songwriter who has also been active as an actress, making her a highly sought-after presence in both the music and television industries during the 2000s.

Her song Graduation is one of her signature hits and is widely known overseas as a classic graduation song.

While it expresses sadness about friends going their separate ways, its powerful message—that the bonds of friendship will never fade no matter what—leaves a strong impression.

It’s a timeless track that I especially recommend to third-year high school students.

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Best FriendPharrell Williams

Best Friend

In addition to his work as a singer, Pharrell Williams is a multi-talented artist who’s also active as a music producer and fashion designer.

Originally a member of The Neptunes and N.E.R.D., he has continued to release hit songs since making his solo debut in 2006.

A friendship-themed song of his that we highly recommend is Best Friend.

With lyrics portraying the bond with a close friend and a catchy melody, it gained worldwide popularity.

High school students, be sure to check it out.

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Started From The BottomDrake

Drake – Started From the Bottom

Drake is one of Canada’s most representative rappers.

After first gaining recognition as an actor, he made a full transition into rap and has since earned international popularity and respect from around the world.

Because most of his releases rank high on the charts, many high school students are likely familiar with him.

His track “Started From The Bottom” is a well-known friendship anthem, with hard-edged lyrics about striving to rise up together with his crew that have won widespread popularity.

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You’ve Got a FriendCarole King

Carole King – You’ve Got a Friend (Official Audio)

Carole King is an American singer-songwriter who was tremendously active in the 1970s.

She began her career as an artist at 16 and worked primarily as a composer up until 1970.

Even then, her talent had already blossomed, and she produced a string of hit songs.

“You’ve Got a Friend” is one of the most popular works from her singer-songwriter period.

Its catchy lyrics and melody about friendship have been widely embraced, and the song continues to be covered by many artists today.

It’s a track I especially recommend to high school students who have a close friend.

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