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Friendship songs to listen to in March: introducing graduation songs and songs of gratitude to friends

March is a time when relationships change—graduations, new jobs, transfers, and more.

Many people will experience farewells with friends and companions they’ve spent time with until now.

So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of friendship songs perfect for March!

We’ve chosen a variety of tracks packed with messages—from songs about parting, like graduation songs, to songs that express gratitude for the past, and songs that send encouragement to friends setting off on a new journey.

Listen while reading the lyrics and find the song that perfectly matches your feelings!

Friendship songs to listen to in March: Introducing graduation songs and songs of gratitude to friends (91–100)

ReunionRADWIMPS

Putting words to our gratitude for friends can feel a little embarrassing, right? For anyone who feels that way, I’d love to recommend the song “Reunion.” It’s included on RADWIMPS’ 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to” and its warm sound and lyrics expressing thanks to friends make it perfect for those graduating.

It lets you savor the joy of meeting many people during school life and finding some of them as friends.

Why not share this enduring friendship—something that won’t fade even as you each head down different paths—with students and graduates alike?

Dear my friendsshela

Shela herself sang “Dear My Friends” (cover)
Dear my friendsshela

Even if you graduate and have to part ways with your friends, this song will surely keep your bond connected.

It’s a track by shela, a Hokkaido-born singer who is also active as an actress, released in 2005 as her 13th single.

It drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “A Woman at a Turning Point.” With its beautiful string tones that draw you in, it’s a refreshing piece.

Parting with friends may be sad, but thanks to “Dear my friends,” you might just be able to wave goodbye with a smile.

A graduation song, a song of friends.19

“Graduation Song, Friends’ Song. /19” covered by Eri Takenaka – studio live
A graduation song, a song of friends.19

A song by the folk duo 19, who disbanded in 2002.

The message—that the casual moments we didn’t know what to do with in our youth were actually irreplaceable when they came to an end—is something many soon-to-be graduates can deeply relate to, isn’t it? It’s a number that conveys unwavering friendship, believing in and cheering on the future of the friends with whom you shared those ordinary times.

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

You can tell from the title alone that this is a song about friendship—BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Song of Friends.” Released in 2011 as their 18th single, it was the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels.” Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle vocals make it a deeply moving number.

It’s highly recommended as a song to dedicate to a close friend, and for anyone who’s gone through graduation or a farewell with friends, it’s sure to strike a chord.

From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “From Inside the Window”
From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s release “From the Window” is a song that beautifully portrays farewells and new beginnings from school days.

The lyrics, which weave together gratitude for friends and hopes for the future, are perfect for graduation milestones.

With its easy-to-sing melody and memorable vocal lines, it wraps feelings of loneliness in warmth.

In particular, the part that appears toward the end is sure to resonate with hearts standing before a farewell.

Why not dedicate this song, which carries friendship into the future, to your friends?