A roundup of male friendship songs: classic tracks you’ll want to play at your wedding
A wedding calls for a variety of songs.
From entrance music and background tracks during conversations to music for entertainment segments, it’s essential throughout the event.
Among these, many people want to use songs about friendship—especially when the groom exits with his friends during the send-off or when male guests perform.
In this article, we’ll introduce a curated selection of songs that celebrate male friendship, perfect for weddings!
From passionate anthems to moving tracks that evoke youthful memories, we’ve selected a wide range of songs across genres and styles.
We hope you find them helpful.
Men’s friendship songs roundup: 10 classic tracks you’ll want to play at your wedding (1–10)
foreverNEW!BENI
If you want to celebrate those irreplaceable moments spent with your dearest friends, this song by BENI is highly recommended.
Riding a buoyant, Motown-inspired beat, it’s a happy tune that portrays strong bonds not only with lovers, but also with friends and family.
Released as a single in August 2015, it was later included on the album “Undress.” In the music video, BENI appears with Naomi Watanabe, a close friend in real life, and their smile-filled girls’ trip became a hot topic.
It has also been widely embraced by radio listeners, including being selected for “FM OSAKA E-Tracks.” Its warm message—like a vow of everlasting friendship—makes it perfect for the bride’s exit with companions during the reception or for a friends’ dance performance.
It’s a brilliantly bright classic that lifts your spirits the moment you listen.
I won’t forget the days with you.NEW!Te ga kuriimu pan
At a dear friend’s wedding, I want to offer my congratulations while looking back on our memories together.
The perfect fit for such a warm moment is the single released in March 2022 by the singer-songwriter Tegakuriimupan.
The message of “I won’t forget,” which sings of the ordinary days we shared and our irreplaceable memories, resonates not only with romance but also with the deep bonds of close friendship.
The warm tone of the acoustic guitar and the gentle, conversational vocals are sure to fill the entire venue with emotion.
It’s perfect for tear-jerking moments—sing it after reading a letter to the bride as part of the entertainment, or use it as background music when leaving the hall with friends during the bride’s outfit change.
BestieNEW!yuka
Please consider gifting this straightforward friendship song—one that gently says, “You can always come back”—to a dear friend! It’s a track by Yuka, a singer-songwriter from Osaka, released digitally in September 2022.
It was later included on her major-label album “messy bag,” released in 2023.
The down-to-earth lyrics pair perfectly with Yuka’s bright vocals, creating a song that resonates with everyone.
It also drew attention for its music video, which was made from fan-submitted clips.
It’s the perfect song to celebrate a friend at a wedding reception or to express the gratitude that’s hard to say in everyday life.
weNEW!Nishino Kana
A friendship song sung by Kana Nishino, who enjoys overwhelming support from young women, depicting the strong bonds between women.
Its charm lies in how relationships where you can say anything to each other and friendships that don’t change even when you’re apart are expressed in Kana Nishino’s characteristically down-to-earth words.
This work was released as a single in May 2012 and was also used as the theme song for the film “Girl.” It’s included on the album “Love Place” and is still loved by many women today.
It’s perfect as a song to present to the bride as a wedding performance, as it helps you reaffirm the presence of friends who will always be on your side even as your circumstances change.
And if you play it during the scene where you leave the room together with a dear friend, the venue is sure to be filled with warm emotion.
Words of FarewellGReeeeN
A song filled with passionate resolve to overcome the sadness of parting and vow to meet again.
GReeeeN’s “Okuru Kotoba” powerfully pushes forward those who carry the bonds of friendship into the future.
It’s not a cover of the classic song with the same title, but an original single released in October 2018.
Written as the theme song for the film “Run! T High School Basketball Club,” it serves as a cheer anthem that ties in with the story’s themes of setbacks and comebacks.
It’s the kind of anthem that makes you want to link arms and sing with the friends you shared your club and school days with.
It’s sure to give courage and hope to men setting off into a new world.
Highly recommended as moving background music for graduations and farewell parties.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
This is a stirring rock number by ONE OK ROCK that portrays the fiery bonds between friends charging toward their dreams.
While looking back on the youthful days they spent together, it vows that each will shine on the path they’ve chosen, powerfully pushing listeners forward.
Even if they grow apart, the memories in their hearts remain unfading treasures—an encouraging message that gives courage.
Included on the October 2011 album “Zankyo Reference,” this song is perfect to listen to while cheering on friends as they leap into a new world and salute each other’s efforts.
As an anthem that blows away anxiety and loneliness and helps you face forward, it’s definitely worth checking out!
language of flowersNeil
The song “Hanakotoba,” which entrusts friendship to flowers, is a warm, heartening track.
It was released digitally by Warner Music Japan in July 2025.
With lyrics penned by Neil, the magical words that encourage a downcast friend are truly moving.
The refreshingly cool synths and tight beats also bring out the clarity of the vocals.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to believe in a friendship that remains unchanged, even when you’re apart.
BEST FRIENDGReeeeN
It’s “BEST FRIEND” by GReeeeN.
It’s a song that portrays male friendship, expressing the desire to keep supporting each other no matter how far apart friends may be.
GReeeeN’s songs have very straightforward lyrics that are easy to relate to.
dear my friendHi-STANDARD
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.
FriendSasuke
It’s “Friend” by Sasuke.
I highly recommend it as a song to send to a friend.
The way the lyrics express the memories of the time spent together is wonderful, and it powerfully conveys feelings for a dear friend who is now walking a separate path.