[Best Friend] Western friendship songs for women — classic tracks to dedicate to your cherished friends

hope ur okOlivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – hope ur ok (Lyric Video)

Olivia Rodrigo is a young singer-songwriter from the United States.

She gained significant attention with her album SOUR.

One of the songs on the album is a message to people who suffer from a lack of understanding from their families and society.

Rodrigo honors the courage and strength shown by friends she met in the past, infusing the song with deep empathy and affection for them.

Through the experiences of a childhood friend and a close friend from her school days, she conveys the importance of embracing diversity and caring for one another.

She sings that there is no single form a family must take, and that maintaining hope even in difficult circumstances can be the driving force that moves life forward.

This song can be described as one that resonates in the heart of a woman thinking of a dear friend.

My SameAdele

Adele – My Same

From the mid- to late 2000s, a wave of young female singer-songwriters influenced by retro soul and pop debuted in the UK, and among them, London-born Adele achieved record-breaking worldwide success.

As of 2020, she had released three albums, each of which became a massive global hit.

This time, I’d like to introduce “My Same,” a track from Adele’s landmark 2008 debut album, 19, which made her a global songstress the UK is proud of.

With finger snaps that lend a nostalgic feel, the song has the flavor of straightforward soul-pop, and its lyrics say something like, “We have totally different tastes, yet we just click, don’t we?” It’s said to be a song Adele wrote for her best friend, and for anyone who has a friend with an opposite personality but a perfect connection, it’s a track that will deeply resonate.

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That’s My Best FriendTokyo Vanity

Tokyo Vanity – That’s My Best Friend [Official Video]

Tokyo Vanity is a rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States.

Her music is filled with positive messages that celebrate the bonds of friendship and mutually supportive relationships.

The song released in June 2015 is notable for its lyrics about having fun with a best friend and sincerely praising them.

It resonated with many people through social media and became widely known.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to look back on memories with a close friend or express gratitude to a friend.

It’s a work that everyone who values sisterhood should definitely listen to.

Me & My GirlsFifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony – Me & My Girls (Official Video)

Anyway, I really want you to watch this music video bursting with unstoppable girl power! “Me & My Girls,” released in 2013 by the girl group Fifth Harmony—formed in Season 2 of the U.S.

version of the popular audition show The X Factor—is a catchy pop song that lets you fully enjoy the energetic charm unique to teenagers.

It was during the time when Camila Cabello, who left the group in 2016, was still a member, so some of you might feel nostalgic looking back now.

The song itself can be taken as a statement of intent from the five at the time: as long as we’re together, we’re fine—this is who we are—and that bold declaration is exhilarating.

Citing the real names of stars they admire and proclaiming they can become anything, their fearless attitude is sure to inspire a new wave of young fans.

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I’ll Be ThereJess Glynne

Jess Glynne – I’ll Be There [Official Video]

Jess Glynne is a singer from the UK who mainly works in pop, R&B, and reggae.

This track is the lead single from Glynne’s second album, Always In Between, released in May 2018.

Her warm vocals convey a heartfelt message of love and support for a friend.

The album Always In Between reached number one in the UK, and this single became her seventh number-one on the UK Singles Chart.

The song, which shows compassion for a friend feeling sadness or loneliness and promises to stay by their side, offers courage and hope to get through difficult times.

Why not listen to it together with your dearest friend?

For Good (from Wicked)Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel

#OutOfOz: “For Good” Performed by Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel | WICKED the Musical

Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel are both accomplished American artists who have made their mark on Broadway.

Their collaboration in the musical Wicked seems to symbolize a friendship bound by a strong connection.

The duet in this work, which portrays their parting, is deeply moving, and the lyrics—where they openly acknowledge the influence they’ve had on each other—convey the depth of true friendship.

The line “Everyone we meet in life teaches us something” carries a meaningful message for us all.

Featured on the original cast recording of Wicked, the song has since been performed frequently on albums and in live concerts.

Whether you want to express gratitude to a close friend or find yourself in tears over being separated, you will surely connect with this song.

It can also be considered an outstanding work on the theme of friendship between women.

Hey GirlLady Gaga & Florence Welch

Hey Girl

A collaborative track by Lady Gaga and Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, included on Joanne.

This powerful number centers on the theme of bonds and mutual support among women.

On this song, Gaga and Welch—whom Gaga calls one of the greatest vocalists—celebrate each other’s talents.

The lyrics convey the importance of women joining hands and lifting each other up even in difficult situations, making it a highly resonant message that transcends gender.

Its distinctive sound—an inventive fusion of pop, rock, and jazz—is another draw.

A gem of an anthem celebrating female solidarity, perfect for listening to with your closest girlfriends.