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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- A gratitude song for friends. A thank-you song dedicated to someone special.
Friendship Songs Recommended for Junior High School Students (71–80)
Twinkle Dayschay
A refreshing, lighthearted song that colors a page of youth.
Its lyrics evoke precious moments with friends, paired with a melody anyone can hum along to.
Released in April 2014, it was also used in a Pantene commercial.
It brings listeners a positive outlook and the courage to overcome everyday challenges.
Wrapped in Chay’s gentle vocals, it’s perfect for deepening bonds with friends or expressing gratitude.
It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke, too.
An ideal soundtrack for middle schoolers to nurture friendship—why not add it to your playlist?
Unable to become an adultkujira
This work gently sings of the importance of embracing loneliness and ordinariness.
Through images of the stillness of a moonless night and scattering light into the darkness, its warm lyrics, which handle a fragile heart with care, resonate deeply.
Kujira centers themes of self-acceptance and growth, beautifully expressing young people’s emotions within a unique worldview.
This piece serves as the theme song for the February 2025 film “My Senpai Is a Boy: Rain, Then Clear,” showcasing the delicate musicality honed on the albums “Until I Can Love Life” and “Vegetable Drawer.” It’s a wonderful song that stays close to the subtle feelings of youth—days at a school festival spent with dear friends, the anxiety and confusion felt while searching for one’s true self.
Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A warm, heartwarming song themed around eternal friendship.
Momoiro Clover Z delicately conveys encounters and farewells, and the importance of irreplaceable bonds with their nuanced vocals.
The melody gently embraces feelings not only of friendship, but also for that special someone you think of—be it a lover or family.
Included on the album “Hydra,” this work is an anniversary song released in May 2024 to commemorate the group’s 15th anniversary.
It’s a song provided by singer-songwriter Ryujin Kiyoshi, his first contribution in about eight years, beautifully expressing his distinctive worldview.
Recommended as a finale-ending song for school and cultural festivals, and as a memorable track shared with friends and companions.
Friendship Songs Recommended for Junior High School Students (81–90)
FriendKetsumeishi
A massive hit song by Ketsumeishi, an artist immensely popular among younger generations for their catchy, sing-along melodies and strongly messaged tracks.
It’s a number that cheers on a friend who’s taking the first step toward their dream.
My FriendBekkī
The music video for this song is set in a high school, but I felt the lyrics are something even middle schoolers could listen to without any sense of awkwardness.
Becky’s gentle vocals and the feelings of gratitude toward friends and loved ones come through in this wonderful song.
The melody is easy to follow, and I thought it would fit well in all kinds of scenes.
MUSICMiura Daichi
This song portrays the power of music moving people’s hearts and spreading across the world.
It features Daichi Miura’s supple vocals and dynamic dance performance, with his talents on full display in the music video.
Released in August 2017, the track was also included on the album “WHO’S THE MAN.” With themes of connection and empathy through music, it leaves a deep impression on listeners.
It resonates strongly with the often-troubled days of middle school, renewing gratitude for friends and celebrating the joy of growing together—why not add it to your playlist for those moments?
bondKamenashi Kazuya
A massive hit by Kazuya Kamenashi—featuring a warm, effortlessly hummable melody and a delicate vocal that also graced a blockbuster drama as its theme song.
It’s a friendship anthem that expresses the strong bond between friends, promising to always be there to lend strength whenever one is hurt.