A roundup of Japanese rock friendship songs: bands’ tunes about friends
There are lots of songs about friendship in the Japanese music scene, aren’t there?
Among them, can you think of any friendship songs by Japanese rock bands?
In this article, we’ll showcase a wide selection of friendship-themed songs released by bands over the years!
It’s perfect not only for those looking for music to listen to day-to-day, but also for anyone searching for songs to perform at a school festival or graduation live show.
As you listen, pay attention not only to the lyrics but also to the performance aspects of each track, and find your favorite song!
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A Collection of Japanese Rock Friendship Songs: Bands’ Songs About Friends (91–100)
Friends are a good thing.CRAZY KEN BAND
This is a friendship song by Crazy Ken Band that supports ideas with a strong sense of individuality and originality, brought to the forefront by dense character and high-level performance.
Its atmospheric melody and seductive allure create a refreshing summer-holiday feel, asserting its presence as a skillfully crafted work.
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.
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.
Song of a Friendyuzu
It’s a hidden friendship song by Yuzu, the acoustic band formed by the duo Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa.
The track conveys a message like, “Let’s forget all the sadness and anger and start working hard together again from tomorrow,” making it a friendship song I can recommend to high school students.
Charonnegoto
Negoto is a four-piece girls’ band born in the Heisei era.
“Charon,” expressed through their unique worldview in alternative rock, can be said to firmly carry on the lineage of Japanese rock.
Its exhilarating pace blends well with the gentle yet driving vocals, creating a pleasant feel.
It’s a song that evokes faint memories of moments with friends.
If I sing to the sky175R
Although it has a rock vibe, it’s a song about thinking of a friend.
The lyrics and melody match perfectly, making it a track you can really get into.
I don’t think there are many songs where the music and lyrics align this well.
It’s a song that makes you feel you can’t go wrong by listening to it.
The Song of BeginningsTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
A classic filled with warm messages for a new chapter in life.
The rich vocals of THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE are truly captivating.
Released in February 2023, this song gently accompanies the encounters and farewells of spring.
Its lyrics, which give you energy just by listening, strongly convey the value of friendship.
It becomes a starting point for deepening your bond with each other and makes you feel grateful for the friends around you.
This is a song that lets you share the feeling of “staying together forever.” It could also be the perfect opportunity to express your gratitude to your friends.
Why not listen to this track and strengthen the ties of friendship?