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

We Can’t StopMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop (Official Video)

Miley Cyrus rose to global stardom as the lead in Disney Channel’s hit series Hannah Montana.

Since launching her full-fledged career as a singer, she has shifted her style to a cooler, more provocative direction.

Her track We Can’t Stop showcases this sexy, edgy side of her.

Rather than a friendship anthem, it’s crafted as a party song for having fun and goofing around with friends or a partner.

If you’re in high school, why not try using it as background music at a friend’s party?

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Were All In This TogetherHigh School Musical

High School musical – We’re all in this together

This is an insert song from a popular movie that depicts a high school life full of youthful energy that everyone longs for.

It builds excitement right from the start, and the chorus—where the cast’s distinctive voices come together—has such irresistible charm that it makes you want to start dancing.

True FriendHannah Montana

Hannah Montana – True Friend Music Video

The American TV series Hannah Montana is famous for being the show that catapulted Miley Cyrus to stardom.

The songs performed in the series by Miley’s character, the idol star Hannah Montana, are all hugely popular, and the one we’re introducing today, True Friend, is a track included on Hannah Montana 2, released in 2007.

As the title suggests, it’s a lovely friendship song that straightforwardly expresses the greatness of true friends and a sense of gratitude.

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She Looks So Perfect5 Seconds of Summer

5 Seconds of Summer – She Looks So Perfect

A 5 Seconds of Summer track where the band’s melody pairs perfectly with their refreshing vocals.

With straightforward lyrics that pour out heartfelt feelings for someone they love, the soaring chorus turns it into a bright friendship anthem that makes you want to sing along with your buddies.

I’ll Be There for YouThe Rembrandts

I’ll Be There for You (Theme From “Friends”)

The Rembrandts are a music duo known to those in the know.

They’re what you’d call a one-hit wonder, and while they aren’t widely known in Japan, they enjoy high recognition overseas.

Their song “I’ll Be There for You” is their hit track, and its distinctive, realistic lyrics—about how “the only one who understands me as I drift through my days is my best friend, you”—have won popularity.

If you have a friend who sees the best in you, why not share this song with them to express your everyday gratitude?

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ShowerBecky G

Becky G – Shower (Official Video)

Popular singer-songwriter Becky G is known for her ability to move effortlessly between pop and Latin music, singing not only in English but also in Spanish.

Here’s an introduction to her 2014 track “Shower,” the song that sparked her breakthrough at the young age of 17.

With its candid, teen-spirited emotions, this fresh love song is sure to resonate with many high school students.

Be sure to check out the music video too, where you can see Becky dancing happily among friends.

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MemoriesMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Memories (Official Video)

With total worldwide sales of over 110 million, Maroon 5 is one of the best-selling bands of the 2000s.

Crossing genre boundaries, they have continued to produce numerous hits, and their single “Memories,” released in September 2019, is a masterpiece with a simple yet moving melody that tugs at the heart.

As the music video is dedicated to the band’s manager, who passed away at a young age, the song nostalgically sings of cherished memories that have gone by.

It may still feel distant for high school students, but for example, listening to it around graduation time might make it resonate even more deeply.

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