Friendship songs recommended for middle school students
Friends are treasures!
Here’s a quick introduction to a few songs that are popular with middle schoolers right now.
Many of them are major hits, but if there are any you don’t know yet, definitely add them to your playlist.
Reflect on your own feelings and, even just occasionally, say thank you to your friends and let them know you appreciate them.
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Friendship Songs Recommended for Junior High School Students (71–80)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
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GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.
It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.
The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.
This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.
It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.
CorrectRADWIMPS
Digital distribution started in January 2024, and the CD was released in February.
It’s a song that RADWIMPS created for the event “18-sai.” The lyrics, which support people at graduation or standing at life’s crossroads, are striking and give you the courage to find your own path.
It also touches on worries unique to youth, such as friendship and how to engage with society.
The fusion of choral and rock sounds feels fresh, making it a perfect track for graduation season.
It’s a song I’d love for anyone facing a life milestone to hear.
Like magicSHISHAMO
Warmly portraying the importance of friendship, SHISHAMO’s song is a gem that resonates with middle schoolers’ hearts.
It captures the complex feelings and desires found in everyday life through delicate lyrics and a catchy melody.
Included on the album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, it was also used as the theme song for the Townwork “Snow Country” TV commercial.
This piece is perfect for those who want to cherish the bonds with their friends or discover their true selves.
Why not engrave a page of youth—one you can only experience now—together with this song?
SUNSUN
This song by SUN, which portrays the friendships of youth, rides on a warm melody that deeply resonates with middle schoolers’ hearts, celebrating the bonds with cherished friends.
At first glance it sounds bright and energetic, but behind it lie the artist’s experiences of overcoming life’s hardships, which strike a powerful chord with listeners.
Released in June 2020, the track is a wonderful piece that prompts you to look back on memories with friends and renew your sense of gratitude.
It’s best enjoyed after school in the classroom or on the way home with close friends—you’ll surely feel your bonds grow even stronger.
TTTwice
This is TWICE’s smash hit that portrays bittersweet feelings of love with a poppy melody.
Released in South Korea in October 2016, it reached 100 million views by January 2017.
It has continued to break records since, marking a major achievement for a K-pop girl group.
The song expresses clingy, lingering emotions of love using the “TT” emoji, weaving the ache and frustration of a crush into its lyrics.
With approachable choreography, it’s a track you can enjoy dancing to with friends.
Middle schoolers wrestling with love—why not listen to this song to find some empathy and a boost of energy?
Summer SongYUI
A smash hit by YUI, an artist who continues to be loved by younger generations for her emotionally resonant, crystal-clear vocals and strongly message-driven songs.
It’s a friendship anthem that expresses a positive mindset as summer finally arrives and you look forward to creating fun memories with your close friends.
Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb
This is absorb’s biggest hit, by an artist who’s won strong support especially among younger listeners with an exceptionally high-toned voice and powerfully emotional songs.
It’s a hugely popular ballad that conveys the feeling of staying friends forever, even as each person goes their own way.