Friendship songs recommended for middle school students

THE GIFTHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / THE GIFT (Music Video)

A masterpiece of a heartwarming friendship song! Dai Hirai’s gentle melody and soul-stirring vocals will have your eyes brimming with tears.

Created as the theme song for the animated film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration,” this track is included on the album “THE GIFT,” released in July 2019.

Hirai likens meeting a friend to a gift from the moon and beautifully sings of the preciousness of that bond.

The repeated lyrics “I won’t forget” and “Don’t forget” remind us to cherish memories with those we hold dear.

It’s perfect for middle schoolers facing a farewell with friends, as well as adults longing to reunite with old companions.

No matter the moment, this is a song that lets you feel the wonder of friendship.

ReunionRADWIMPS

Reunion

I think the lyrics that say friends are something you just find yourself becoming are really beautiful.

You don’t go out of your way to confirm, “We’re friends, right?” Before you know it, you’re just together, and that becomes the norm… That kind of friendship is what the song celebrates, so I felt it’s a track I want to listen to over and over.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

It’s a really cool song.

It’s the kind of song I wanted to send to a friend who’s struggling.

With exams coming up, it’s natural to get nervous sometimes.

If a friend played this song for me at a time like that, I feel like it would make me want to keep trying a little longer.

To the futureKiroro

To the Future – Kiroro (Full)

I feel that when you take a close look at the lyrics of this song, which is often used as a choral piece, there’s something that deeply resonates.

The gentle singing and the piano melody seem to calm the heart.

I sang this song at a farewell event for our seniors in middle school, and even now, whenever I hear it, I remember that moment and get teary-eyed.

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.

silhouetteKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

When you hit a wall or find yourself at a standstill, try listening to this with a friend.

I think it’ll give you a push forward.

KANA-BOON has many songs, but this one is a track I especially want to recommend.

It’s also great for anyone feeling anxious about entrance exams and the like.

Best friendSnow Man

The official lyric video for “Best Friend” from the 9th single “Dangerholic” is now streaming! #SnowMan #BestFriend #Dangerholic #Sunotube

How about a heartwarming song that straightforwardly expresses gratitude to an irreplaceable best friend? Featured on the standard edition of the single “Dangerholic,” released in September 2023, this track is a friendship song performed by Snow Man.

It conveys a heartfelt “thank you” to a friend who stayed by your side without saying a word when you were worn out by everyday life and hurt by what others said.

The relay-like structure in which the nine members take turns singing conveys a strong bond and gentleness.

It’s a perfect classic for telling a friend who’s heading down a different path the appreciation that’s usually too embarrassing to say out loud.

If everyone sings it together on the milestone day of graduation, holding past memories close, it will surely become a lifelong treasure you’ll never forget.