[Best Friend] Western friendship songs for women — classic tracks to dedicate to your cherished friends
The older we get and the more we experience the world, the more we understand just how important friends truly are, don’t we?
Whether they’re the people you see every day or friends who live far away and you only meet once a year, their value never changes.
In this article, we’ve put together a carefully curated lineup of classic and popular Western songs about friendship, especially recommended for women.
From timeless friendship anthems to songs you’ll want to send to a dear friend, plus a few offbeat picks and the latest tracks, enjoy this diverse selection!
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[Best Friend] Western friendship songs for women: classic tracks to dedicate to your treasured friends (61–70)
UmbrellaRihanna ft Jay Z
Since releasing her debut album as a teenager in 2005, Rihanna has enjoyed tremendous commercial success and an illustrious career, including nine Grammy Awards.
Seamlessly blending her Caribbean roots with contemporary R&B and reigning as a style icon with her sophisticated fashion, Rihanna’s biggest hit is, of course, “Umbrella.” Featuring a cool guest verse by JAY-Z, the song’s brilliance needs no introduction—but do you know what the lyrics are about? The word “umbrella” serves as a metaphor: the falling rain represents life’s hardships, and she sings, “Come under my umbrella,” offering shelter and support.
It’s a masterpiece that eloquently celebrates the importance of two people helping each other—perhaps that’s why it has become a beloved song around the world.
You’re My Best FriendQueen
This song is about my wife, so some people might feel it’s different from friendship.
But overseas, you often see the idea of “loving your best friend and then becoming husband and wife.” In Japan, too, couples who are like friends seem to get along really well, don’t they?
Put Your Records OnCorinne Bailey Rae
Her smooth, gently delivered natural vocals and organic sound are soothing just to listen to.
The song that brought the British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae—whose self-titled 2006 debut became a global hit—into the spotlight is Put Your Records On.
Even if you don’t know her name, many of you have probably heard it somewhere.
With a vibe that makes you want to listen on a slow early morning with a cup of coffee in hand, this song celebrates the importance of being natural and true to yourself.
If you want to cheer up a friend who’s feeling down, why not, as the lyrics suggest, “put your favorite records on” and gently be there for them?
Best FriendBrandy
Brandy, the legendary prodigy singer who debuted at 15 and whose self-titled first album suddenly sold six million copies worldwide.
The song we’re featuring here, “Best Friend,” is included on that album and was also released as a single, with an unmistakably 90s urban R&B vibe.
Her vocals, delivered in Brandy’s husky tone, still carry a touch of youth while sounding confident and assured.
Reading the lyrics, you find a straightforward, teenaged sincerity in the way she sings about a cherished friend—but in fact, the song is dedicated to Brandy’s younger brother, Ray J.
The idea that her little brother is her best friend is somehow heartwarming!
WannabeSpice Girls
Myself included, for those who spent their youth in the 1990s, the girl group whose name you likely know—even if you didn’t listen to Western music—is the Spice Girls.
Formed in 1994 in the UK, their active period was relatively short—just a few years—but they were the most successful girl group in the world at the time.
Their debut single “Wannabe,” released in 1996, was a record-breaking hit and one of the defining songs of the ’90s.
Interestingly, the track was released in Japan before their home country.
With a perfectly crafted pop structure and melody, and lyrics that can truly be called an anthem for women, it hasn’t lost any of its luster over the years.
It’s a song with timeless appeal that goes beyond mere nostalgia, so I encourage younger listeners to give it a try.
We’re Going To Be FriendsThe White Stripes
It’s a cute song about the relationship with a new friend, Suzy Lee, at the start of a new school term.
On November 7, 2017, a picture book with the same title, written by Jack White, will also be released.
Suzy Lee appears multiple times in The White Stripes’ songs, so fans may already be familiar with her.
In conclusion
From straightforward friendship anthems to songs you’ll want to send a friend who’s struggling, and even a few with a quirky twist, we’ve introduced a wide variety of beloved and popular tracks.
You could soak up some powerful girl power to reaffirm the importance of friendship, or put on something more laid-back while you stay by the side of a tired friend.
If any of the songs you discovered in this article help deepen your friendships even more, we’d be absolutely delighted!