[Western Music] Emo Friendship Songs: A Collection of Masterpieces Depicting Heartfelt Bonds
There are countless friendship songs in the domestic music scene, and of course there are wonderful tracks in Western music that center on friendship as well.
With a wide range of styles and lyrical themes, you’re sure to find a song that fits you perfectly as you explore.
In this article, we’ll introduce some especially moving, emo tracks from among the many friendship-themed songs in Western music.
Each song has its own “emo” points—whether it’s the emotional lyrics, the mood of the music, or the vocals—so please take your time to listen while reading the lyrics and their translations!
Playlist
| [Western Music] Emo Friendship Songs: A Collection of Masterpieces Depicting Heartfelt Bonds | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Show UpSamia |  play_arrow | Samia’s heartwarming music flourishing in New York |
| 2east | I want to be with you.Ayumu Imazu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song to celebrate a friend's new beginning. |
| 3east | Friend Song311 |  play_arrow | Song of Hope and Friendship of Three Eleven |
| 4east | Friend SongJesse Welles |  play_arrow | A heartwarming acoustic solo song that conveys the power of friendship |
| 5east | I’ve Got A FriendMaggie Rogers |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that expresses deep gratitude for friendship |
| 6east | My FriendHayley Williams |  play_arrow | Paramore’s Hayley, a song that weaves a tale of friendship |
| 7east | Best FriendJoJo feat. Elisha La’verne |  play_arrow | The only album by R&B singer JoJo |
| 8east | IronicAlanis Morissette |  play_arrow | Expressing life's ironies through Alanis Morissette's classic song |
| 9east | Growing UpThe Linda Lindas |  play_arrow | Punkish tracks—The Linda Lindas are the best! |
| 10east | Old FriendsBugzy Malone |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and youth |
| 11east | Damn Good FriendsTyler Farr |  play_arrow | A heartwarming and moving song filled with gratitude for friendship |
| 12east | You’ve Got a FriendCarole King |  play_arrow | A friendship song composed by Carole King |
| 13east | Say My NameDestiny’s Child |  play_arrow | Destiny’s Child’s classic album: the depth of friendship |
| 14east | Everybody HurtsR.E.M. |  play_arrow | The power of music to comfort a lonely heart |
| 15east | WaterfallsTLC |  play_arrow | A classic hit by the 90s R&B group TLC, a profound cautionary song |
| 16east | My FriendsRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and gratitude |
| 17east | He Was a Friend of MineBob Dylan |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that sings of the loss of friendship and sorrow. |
| 18east | Best FriendJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A song that expresses gratitude and friendship to a friend |
| 19east | We’re Going To Be FriendsThe White Stripes |  play_arrow | Music that quietly colors the youth of friendship |
| 20east | Best FriendBrandy |  play_arrow | An inspiring friendship song by R&B artist Brandy |
| 21east | CoolGwen Stefani |  play_arrow | A Heartwarming Song by Gwen Stefani |
| 22east | Fri-End?Kate Nash |  play_arrow | A moving song that questions the meaning of friendship |
| 23east | FriendsMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship |
| 24east | Stand By MeOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis’s moving friendship song |
| 25east | I’ll be there for youThe Rembrandts |  play_arrow | A power-pop masterpiece that portrays friendship and love |
| 26east | All My FriendsOwl City |  play_arrow | A song that goes, “No one can tear our friendship apart!” |
| 27east | BrosWolf Alice |  play_arrow | The gentle sound is perfect for listening to in May... |
| 28east | Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty FriendArctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | A moving song that expresses the depth of friendship |
| 29east | AcquiesceOasis |  play_arrow | A classic song celebrating friendship, with a universal appeal that resonates in the heart |
| 30east | Two of a KindCast |  | A heartwarming song that celebrates friendship, a classic by CAST |
| 31east | Friend Of MineAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii’s moving music captivates the heart. |
| 32east | The Great EscapeBoys Like Girls |  play_arrow | An iconic song by a coming-of-age band that defined the emo era |
| 33east | Gift Of A FriendDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | Demi Lovato’s songs of success and inspiration |
| 34east | Still A Friend Of MineIncognito |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking friendship song in the fusion style |
| 35east | Always be togetherLittle Mix |  play_arrow | An iconic song that celebrates Little Mix’s friendship |
| 36east | FriendsThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that conveys friendship and deep emotion |
| 37east | Take Me HomeJess Glynne |  play_arrow | Stay close to me when I’m truly hurting… |
| 38east | American DreamMKTO |  play_arrow | MKTO’s music videos are always about the two of them’s friendship… |
| 39east | TogetherElla Eyre |  play_arrow | “It’s okay, it’s okay, let’s go together,” the lyrics sing… |
| 40east | Thank You for Being a FriendAndrew Gold |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude for friendship |
| 41east | Lean on MeBill Withers |  play_arrow | When times are tough, lean on me—I want to be your support. |
| 42east | Your friendCarole King |  play_arrow | A classic anthem of friendship, a masterpiece by Carole King. |
| 43east | Friend of MineClarence Clemons & Jackson Browne |  play_arrow | Refreshing music with an impressive saxophone |
| 44east | That’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)Dionne Warwick |  play_arrow | Hymn to Friendship! Bacharach’s timeless classic echoes in the heart |
| 45east | Real FriendsKanye West |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose ode to friendship by Kanye resonates with the heart |
| 46east | Bad BloodNAO |  play_arrow | Nao's classic that sings about childhood friendship |
| 47east | My Friend Will Be Meof Montreal |  play_arrow | Singing about friendship with psychedelic tones |
| 48east | Fast In My CarParamore |  play_arrow | A popular album track by Paramore that sings about friendship |
| 49east | Gonna See My FriendPearl Jam |  play_arrow | A rock number of friendship and overcoming, resonating in the heart |
| 50east | Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | A timeless anthem of friendship, an unchanging bond |
| 51east | All For OneThe Stone Roses |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the bonds between friends |
| 52east | i’ll be your friendBright Eyes |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of the complexities of friendship |
| 53east | Best FriendsCity High |  play_arrow | A soul hip-hop track that celebrates friendship |
| 54east | Castle on the HillEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A moving song portraying love for one’s hometown and youthful days |
| 55east | MemoriesMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Moved by the beautiful melody of friendship |
| 56east | FriendshipTenacious D |  play_arrow | A famous song by Tenacious D that sings about friendship |
| 57east | Back HomeAndy Grammer |  play_arrow | A melancholic friendship song painted in a husky voice |
| 58east | Count on MeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | The classic song “Count On Me,” which celebrates the wonders of friendship |
| 59east | Rollin’ With My HomiesCoolio |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts friendship in a ruined city |
| 60east | GirlDestiny’s Child |  play_arrow | A song that celebrates women's friendship and bonds |
| 61east | FriendsElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic masterpiece—an inspiring ode to friendship. |
| 62east | My FriendGroove Armada |  play_arrow | A song about friendship that's popular in clubs |
| 63east | My FriendsGroove Armada | play_arrow | The power of music that walks together with friends |
| 64east | Don’t Forget MeMaggie Rogers |  play_arrow | Through my friend's marriage, singing of a new life |
| 65east | You’re My Best FriendQueen |  play_arrow | Queen’s moving anthem about friendship |
| 66east | You’ve Got a Friend In MeRandy Newman |  play_arrow | The famous Toy Story song, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” |
| 67east | Friend For LifeRod Stewart |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that depicts friendship |
| 68east | My FriendsStereophonics |  play_arrow | Stir the heart with an inspiring friendship rock song |
| 69east | Best FriendThe Drums |  play_arrow | A drum-driven friendship song, moving |
| 70east | Just FriendsThe Kinks |  play_arrow | A friendship song that moves you with its deep, soulful voice |
| 71east | FriendsThe Police |  play_arrow | A moving song that expresses the depth of friendship |
| 72east | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A farewell theme song about friends, “See You Again” |
| 73east | Best FriendB.o.B |  play_arrow | An R&B masterpiece that portrays friendship and bittersweet longing |
| 74east | Old FriendEverything But The Girl |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the depth of friendship |
| 75east | A Friend Of MineGilbert O’Sullivan |  play_arrow | A timeless, heartwarming masterpiece that captures friendship and wistful melancholy |
| 76east | I Wanna Be Your BoyfriendRamones |  play_arrow | The Ramones' timeless anthem of friendship |
| 77east | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | Various things from the past—hard times, moments I cried, and so on… |
| 78east | You’ve Got A FriendBilly Crawford feat. Nikki Gil |  play_arrow | Sweet enough to make your chest tighten just by listening... |
| 79east | True.FriendHannah Montana |  play_arrow | The teenage years, when friendship matters most… |
| 80east | Friend hospitalNada Surf |  play_arrow | It’s got that indie guitar rock vibe—kind of moving... |
| 81east | Old FriendsEverything But The Girl | play_arrow | A group that was hugely active in the ’80s, Eve… |
| 82east | Come TogetherJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | Let's expand a bit more on the theme of friendship, and the group of companions... |
| 83east | Friend Of MineThe Notorious B.I.G. |  | Hip-hop that values the bonds with friends |
| 84east | If I sing to the sky175R |  play_arrow | When I listen to this song, I remember the irreplaceable ti… |
| 85east | Thank You For Being A FriendAndrew Gold | play_arrow | The refreshing piano sound is perfect for May... |
| 86east | Come TogetherEchosmith |  play_arrow | A refreshing friendship song sung by a four-sibling band... |
| 87east | Best FriendFoster The People |  play_arrow | Despite the lyrics, the bright sound lifts the mood... |
| 88east | Everybody Wants To Love YouJapanese Breakfast |  play_arrow | Everyone wants to love you! And... |
| 89east | TeamLorde |  play_arrow | I’m tired of trying to hype things up at clubs and parties… |
| 90east | FRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-Marie |  play_arrow | I was confessed to by my childhood friend, a boy, and now he keeps following me around... |
| 91east | My Friends Over YouNew Found Glory |  play_arrow | I got my heart broken right before Golden Week… |
| 92east | Talk TonightOasis |  play_arrow | The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar s... |
| 93east | LandslideOh Wonder |  play_arrow | Perfect for listening to in the warm May weather… |
| 94east | GeronimoSheppard |  play_arrow | A translucent singing voice, like a refreshing breeze blowing… |
| 95east | These DaysTake That |  play_arrow | A male pop group emblematic of the 1990s. Me… |
| 96east | My SameAdele |  play_arrow | It’s a song themed around true friendship. Adel… |
| 97east | Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira |  play_arrow | A guaranteed crowd-pleaser to sing with friends at karaoke… |
| 98east | Stand By MeBen E. King |  play_arrow | When it comes to friendship songs in Western music, this is the one! |
| 99east | Stand By MeBootstraps |  play_arrow | Bootstrap the classic song by Ben E. King... |
| 100east | Everybody Needs A Best FriendNorah Jones |  play_arrow | After a tough love affair, I can’t listen to love songs for a while… |