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.
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Compilation of male friendship songs: 10 great tracks (41–50) to play at weddings
Friend ShipHoshino Gen
A pop tune that delivers a heartwarming message with the theme of parting and reunion with loved ones.
Released in December 2015 as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School,” this piece likens life’s journey to a voyage at sea, gently portraying the beauty of relationships that support each other in spirit even when apart.
While incorporating elements of dance music, it retains a faintly wistful atmosphere characteristic of Gen Hoshino.
It’s perfect for a friend’s speech where you look back on irreplaceable memories with a dear friend and express your hope to keep supporting each other in the days to come.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
A moving message song about facing adversity and the bonds between friends from Official HIGE DANDism.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers, released in May 2021, the track boasts remarkable achievements.
In May 2022, it surpassed 100 million views on YouTube and received Triple Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
With its innovative musicality—featuring as many as ten key changes—and lyrics that brilliantly capture the anime’s worldview, it won the hearts of not only anime fans but countless listeners at large.
Singing of friendship, perseverance, and hope for the future, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to reaffirm the value of camaraderie or who finds themselves at a crossroads in life.
Bye, my friendbokula.
A heartwarming rock tune by bokula.
that sings of the preciousness of friendship and warm memories.
Included on the May 2022 album “Seikatsu ni, Yorisoi,” it spread a wave of empathy mainly across social media.
The down-to-earth lyrics feel as if they put deep emotions into plain words, and the fresh, approachable melody leaves a strong impression.
It’s perfect for moments when you look back on memories with friends or want to be there for someone important.
Sung at a wedding, it would gently envelop the venue in a warm atmosphere.
My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s “Friend ~ From Here On, Forever…”—a song about male friendship—is also a great choice to use during the best man’s speech on the groom’s side! For guys, it’s usually embarrassing to reminisce or openly express gratitude to each other, so we don’t do it often.
A friend’s wedding is a perfect chance to put all that appreciation into words.
Send your message with the sentiment conveyed in “Friend ~ From Here On, Forever…”—that you’ll be friends from now on and always!
Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan
A classic hit by Kishidan that overflows with the feeling of celebrating a friend’s marriage.
Released in June 2004, it opens with an intro quoting Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, followed by a Yankee-style rock sound and lyrics filled with deep friendship that truly resonate.
Included on the album “Ai Ra Bu Yu,” it reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart and stayed on the charts for 23 consecutive weeks.
Now a wedding staple, this big hit is also perfect as BGM for a friend’s speech celebrating the start of a beloved friend’s new journey.
It will wrap the entire venue in a festive, warm atmosphere.