Friendship Songs to Listen to and Sing in Summer | A Curated Selection of Summer Tunes that Resonate with the Heart!
The blue sea, the wide sky, the shining sun…
In this article, we introduce recommended friendship songs from among summer tunes that perfectly match such a refreshing image.
From energetic tracks that blow away the summer heat to fragile songs that express heartfelt feelings with beautiful melodies, we’ve selected a wide range.
Why not immerse yourself in memories of a summer while listening to friendship songs of the season that resonate with the feelings you have for different friends—those you always hang out with, and those you met on your travels?
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Friendship Songs to Listen to and Sing in Summer | A Handpicked Selection of Heart-Touching Summer Tunes! (41–50)
primary colorsYOASOBI
It’s YOASOBI’s “RGB,” a song many people know from commercials.
It perfectly fits those moments when, after graduating or starting a job, you see each other less and don’t keep in constant touch, yet when you finally meet again, the conversation flows just like it used to, bringing comfort and nostalgia.
For those facing such farewells, thinking that, like in this song, you’ll reunite someday and laugh together might ease the loneliness a bit.
The music video is visually fun and helps the lyrics sink in even more—be sure to check it out!
Friendship Songs to Listen to and Sing in Summer | A Curated Selection of Heart-Touching Summer Tunes! (51–60)
Girls’ RuleNogizaka 46
This is Nogizaka46’s “Girls’ Rule,” released in 2015.
With just the single phrase “the last summer” at the very beginning, a burst of bittersweet emotion hits you! In contrast to that poignancy, the poppy melody paints a dazzling picture of youth.
The song’s theme—third-year students retiring from their club activities in the summer, making as many memories as possible with their teammates in that final summer—makes it a perfect track for anyone about to retire from their club.
Try listening to it together with your club friends or classmates!
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
Seishun Amigo, sung by the duo Shuji and Akira—Kazuya Kamenashi and Tomohisa Yamashita, who co-starred in the TV drama Nobuta wo Produce—is a friendship song that has won numerous music awards and continues to be loved across generations.
Its wistful, unforgettable melody that sticks in your head after just one listen, along with lyrics brimming with care for another person, resonate with many.
It’s a heart-fluttering number that brings back memories of youthful friends and first love for everyone from students to working adults.
It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke, whether you duet with a friend or launch into a big sing-along! Be sure to make some summer memories with this song.
airshipYuuri
This is “Airship,” a song by Yuuri, who rose to fame with “Dry Flower.” When two people who’ve been striving together start to feel a “gap” between them, one might pull away unilaterally.
You might even hate yourself for not being able to genuinely cheer the other on.
That’s exactly when I want you to listen to “Airship” and get through it.
It will help you notice what you mustn’t lose here.
If you listen together, it will make your bond even stronger.
The music video, which portrays the pair’s struggle in a story-like way, is also a must-see.
My dear best friendShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze’s “Shinyu yo,” released in 2009 and used as the theme song for the film Drop, grabs you right from the start.
It’s filled with a straightforward message to a friend, making it a track where you can feel intense, passionate friendship.
With Shonan no Kaze’s gritty turns of phrase and lyrics that feel like a fist pressed to your chest saying, “Live straight!” it hits you directly in the heart.
It’s a friendship song you’ll want to give someone at a farewell with a friend or when they’re about to face a challenge.
Gray and Blue (+ Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s lavish piece “Gray and Blue,” featuring guest Masaki Suda, is said to have taken director Takeshi Kitano’s film “Kids Return” as an important motif in its creation.
It’s filled with depictions that evoke a faded youth, and the song’s overall impression truly feels like “gray and blue.” The lyrical world, portraying friends who end up walking separate paths, is heartrending.
Yonezu’s worldview runs deep, and for some listeners it may bring back memories of friends they used to be close with.
It’s a track I recommend listening to on those slightly brightening summer mornings after a night out, when you’re heading home alone.
Summer MemoriesBENI
BENI delivers an English cover of Ketsumeishi’s “Natsu no Omoide” with a relaxed disco arrangement! Her vocals are both powerful and refreshing, and the English lyrics give the song a cool, stylish vibe while preserving a summery sense of freedom and the bonds of friendship.
The light, breezy melody feels great in the hot season, and it’s perfect for singing along with friends.
Give it a listen to rediscover your feelings for your friends—and hopefully deepen those connections!