Friendship songs recommended for middle school students

You’re my friend.Hey! Say! JUMP

You're my friend.

This is a song by Hey! Say! JUMP, whose popularity is skyrocketing among both younger audiences and adults.

The song’s appeal lies in its straightforward lyrics that clearly express gratitude to friends and the hope to keep getting along from here on out.

Among friendship songs, it’s especially easy to understand and a track I’d recommend to younger listeners.

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flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

I wanted people in their third year of junior high, who are feeling conflicted about having to walk different paths, to listen to this.

Even though we’ll go our separate ways, let’s do our best—it’s a message of encouragement, and I feel it gives you the strong belief that even if we’re apart, our friendship won’t change at all.

Heart KnotYuuma

Yuma “Heart Knot” Official Music Video

These days, TikTokers are drawing more attention than YouTubers, but when it comes to Komudotto’s popularity, it’s still going strong among middle schoolers, isn’t it? This solo song by Yuma, a member of Komudotto, is “Kokoro Musubi” (Heart Ties).

It depicts the feelings of someone celebrating a close friend’s wedding, and its range—mid1C to hiA—sits comfortably for male singers around middle school age.

When your friend gets a boyfriend or girlfriend, try surprising them by singing this at karaoke!

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Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

A smash hit by BUMP OF CHICKEN, one of Japan’s leading artists, featuring a distinctive singing voice that resonates with many listeners and a friendly, accessible melody.

It’s a friendship song that expresses the resolve to keep going while remembering dear friends, even when you’re apart.

Just forward.Hey! Say! 7

[Karaoke] Just Forward / Hey! Say! 7 (KARAOKE, INSTRUMENTAL, MIDI)

This song feels like a gentle push to keep moving forward even when you feel like stopping, and it also seems to mean doing so not alone, but together with your friends.

I felt it’s a kind song that makes you want to persevere with your companions, rather than trying to get through tough times by yourself.

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Ikimono Gakari YELL 'Ikimono-gakari'

Ikimono-gakari is an artist whose gentle singing voice heals many listeners and whose strongly message-driven songs are loved by people of all genders.

This smash hit is a ballad that captures the feeling of taking a first step toward one’s dreams while carrying the parting from friends in one’s heart, and it has become a staple friendship song among younger generations.

Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES

B.B.WAVES – Friends Forever (Official Music Video)

This is the second pop song from B.B.WAVES, set to an exhilarating soundscape that celebrates the importance of friendship and shared memories.

Released on April 9, 2025, the track blends warm, embracing EDM production with melodic, standout vocals.

Its hopeful vibe is sure to put you in a positive mood.

It’s a perfect song for graduation season, the start of a new chapter, or whenever you want to capture a youthful moment with your closest friends.