Friendship songs recommended for middle school students

Bye, my friendbokula.

bokula. – By My Friend - [Official Music Video]

A rock band from Hiroshima, bokula.

delivers a track packed with the sparkle and bittersweetness of youth.

The lyrics, which portray everyday moments with friends and the preciousness of irreplaceable time, will give a powerful push to a young man setting off on a new path.

Included on their second mini-album, “Seikatsu ni, Yorisoi.” released in May 2022, the song has garnered wide support, surpassing 1 million views on YouTube.

It’s also known for winning the China Block Award at the 15th CD Shop Awards, cementing its strong reputation.

With a driving, uplifting sound that blows away the sadness of parting, it’s perfect for karaoke, arms around your friends as you sing along.

Believe that you’ll meet again with a smile someday, and send it as a cheer to a dear friend.

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Dear.a / Chanyu-i

A heartwarming number by Chanyu-i that sings of gratitude to an irreplaceable best friend and a bond that will never change.

It conveys honest feelings toward a friend—someone even more precious than a lover.

Originally released in December 2020, a band arrangement version came out in 2022 and was used as an insert song for a segment on ABEMA’s “High-Teen Bible.” It was written at the request of a best friend during the artist’s early childhood education student days, and the story of how it resonated widely on social media is lovely, isn’t it? This work reminds us anew of the importance of friends who stay by our side in both joyful and difficult times.

A promise beyond wordssana / HoneyWorks

sana/HoneyWorks 'A Promise Beyond Words'

It was the ending theme of the popular anime NARUTO, so I think some people might know it.

It’s a song that made me once again appreciate how great friendship is.

No matter how much you fight, in the end you make up and stay by each other’s side—that’s what friends are, and it made my heart feel warm.

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[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

I think there are many people who take fun, carefree days for granted, and maybe that’s the norm.

But when you listen to this song, it makes you realize just how happy and wonderful that really is.

I’d love for you to listen to this track with your friends especially when you’re having the time of your lives together.

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.

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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.