Friendship songs to sing at a wedding. Celebration songs for friends.

Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Thank You. (from DWL 2011 Live Ver.)

As the title suggests, this DoriKamu classic is a heartfelt ode of gratitude to a friend who stayed by your side through tough and sorrowful times.

It’s not easy to say “thank you for always being there” to a friend with whom you share an unspoken understanding.

This song subtly expresses the feelings that are usually too embarrassing to put into words, making it perfect for weddings and similar occasions.

If you sing it with sincere wishes for the couple’s new life, its gentle melody will carry a warm message and help create a moving, memorable moment.

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hiyori

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Congratulations on your marriage! feat. MINMIBES

BES / Congratulations on your wedding! feat. MINMI

This song was released by BES, who is active as a reggae singer, featuring MINMI.

As the title suggests, it straightforwardly expresses the feeling of celebrating a friend’s marriage.

The lyrics look back on the not-so-smooth journey that any couple is likely to have experienced.

Because the friend often came for advice whenever something happened, the song is filled with a heartfelt “congratulations” that only someone that close could say.

With its upbeat, catchy vibe, it’s perfect as background music for a message video.

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Hane Keisuke

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sunflowerAdo

[Ado] Sunflower

An inspiring message song that portrays the desire to keep moving forward, like a sunflower stretching straight toward the sun.

Set to a bright and refreshing melody, Ado’s clear, transparent vocals resonate deeply.

Despite grappling with low self-esteem and anxiety, the song is filled with courage and determination to take one step at a time, supported by the bonds with loved ones.

Released in July 2023, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “18/40: Dreams and Love If We’re Together.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to express gratitude to a dear friend or when you want to change yourself.

The feelings of caring for someone and the resolve to move forward in your own way will surely strike a chord.

dear my friendHi-STANDARD

Hi-Standard – Dear My Friends

This song captivates with its fast-paced melodic hardcore sound and heartwarming lyrics about friendship and reunion.

It powerfully expresses the joy of living and the unchanging strength of bonds, even when apart.

Featured on Hi-STANDARD’s album “MAKING THE ROAD,” released in June 1999, the track became a major hit, selling over one million copies in Japan and abroad.

With energetic guitar riffs and highly message-driven lyrics celebrating friendship and the joy of reuniting, it has won the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a moving choice for a friend’s birthday or wedding gift, as well as for those memorable moments of reconnecting with a longtime friend.

Best FriendNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “Best Friend” [Track on 15th Anniversary ‘ALL TIME BEST’]

This is a classic message song for friends who are getting married! It’s a track by Kana Nishino, a singer widely supported by women for her highly relatable work, released in 2010 as her ninth single.

Nishino’s down-to-earth vocals, along with the clear tones of piano and strings, really touch the heart.

The lyrics express gratitude—“No matter what happened, I was okay because you were there”—which might resonate with your own experiences too.

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Araki Jakkan

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BetelgeuseYuuri

Yuuri “Betelgeuse” Official Music Video

This moving song, inspired by stars shining in the night sky, celebrates the bonds and friendships between people.

It gently portrays overlapping feelings and moments of closeness, impressively expressing the importance of memories that last forever.

Yuuri’s warm vocals and the grand melody resonate together, creating a work that deeply touches listeners’ hearts.

Released in November 2021, the song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH,” and surpassed 500 million streams in October 2023.

It’s a perfect track for those seeking a way to mend or say goodbye to a friend, or for anyone who wants to deepen their connection with someone important.

Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

A gemlike ballad by Uru, whose heartwarming vocals and melody gently enfold feelings for a loved one.

Released in February 2020 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus,” the piece conveys a powerful desire to bring happiness to someone important and to protect them.

Even while carrying anxiety about tomorrow and regrets about the past, the song expresses gratitude for the constant presence that stays by one’s side, seeping into the heart with Uru’s clear, luminous voice.

It’s the perfect track to send to close friends or family when you want to say “thank you,” a sentiment that’s often hard to put into words.