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

With a Little Help from My FriendsThe Beatles

The Beatles – With a Little Help from My Friends

A song that reminds you your friends are always there.

All the members of The Beatles share vocal duties.

Released in 1967, this track has been covered by many artists.

It was also selected for Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”

WaterfallsTLC

TLC – Waterfalls (Official HD Video)

TLC, the female R&B group that dominated the scene in the ’90s, captured the hearts of many listeners not only with catchy hooks but with songs carrying powerful messages.

Released as a single in 1995 from their 1994 classic album CrazySexyCool, this track is a prime example of that essence.

Despite its dreamy, silky-smooth R&B sound, the song is a warning to those who chase reckless dreams and step onto dangerous paths.

It can even sound like a desperate cry to stop a dear friend from heading toward ruin.

The music video, which won Video of the Year at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards, delves deeply into this serious theme as well.

It’s a track that moves you with the bittersweet ache of caring for a friend—sweet, but far from saccharine.

Everybody Needs A Best FriendNorah Jones

Norah Jones – Everybody Needs A Best Friend

Nora Jones, a globally renowned artist, released “Everybody Needs A Best Friend,” a humor-filled track performed with a lively big-band arrangement! Featured in the 2012 film Ted as one of the movie’s main themes, it drew lots of attention.

Blending pop and swing, it’s catchy and easy to listen to, and the lyrics express gratitude—something we often feel shy about saying out loud.

It’s a great song to gift as a birthday celebration for a dear friend!

Better in StereoDove Cameron

Cast – Liv and Maddie – Better in Stereo (from “Liv and Maddie”)

Even when two people have completely different personalities, it’s funny how they can still get along so well.

A classic song that captures this dynamic by comparing it to “stereo,” which only works with two speakers, is “Better in Stereo.” Used as the theme song for Disney Channel’s Liv and Maddie, which aired from 2013 to 2017, the track is sung by the show’s star, Dove Cameron.

Cameron’s impressive performance playing twin sisters with opposite personalities—by herself—also drew a lot of attention.

The lyrics, which say that even if the two have totally different opinions, they’re better together like stereo speakers, warm your heart just by reading them.

If you cherish someone but feel shy about expressing your true feelings, consider sending this song to your best friend.

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Rihanna – Umbrella (Orange Version) (Official Music Video) ft. JAŸ-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.

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I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5

I’ll Be There

Friendship—among friends and siblings alike—is a central theme, and the song is regarded as a classic that many artists later covered.

Released in August 1970 as the Jackson 5’s fifth single, it was also included on their third album, “Third Album,” released in September of the same year.

It’s a masterpiece where beautiful choral work and a wistful melody intertwine exquisitely, and it is known as one of Motown’s signature songs.

The line in the lyrics, “Just call my name and I’ll be there,” is a gentle promise that resonates softly in the heart.

Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler

Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings (Official Music Video)

Female friendships come in many forms.

This song expresses gratitude and love for a dear best friend who has always supported the singer from behind the scenes.

Although many artists have performed it, Bette Midler’s 1988 cover version was included on the soundtrack of the film “Beaches” and became a huge hit, winning a Grammy Award.

It conveys deep love for a friend who never stepped into the spotlight but always encouraged her from behind, saying, “You are my greatest hero,” and “I wouldn’t be who I am today without you.” Her voice, resonating from the depths of her heart, speaks to the bonds of women’s friendship.

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