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A lovely friendship song

Songs to give to friends who like Western music. World-famous and popular songs.

When you want to convey feelings to a friend that you don’t usually say directly, how do you get them across?

Putting those feelings into music and sending it—especially when it’s embarrassing or feels too late to say because you’re so close—might be one way to express yourself.

This time, we’ve put together a special feature on Western songs to give to friends!

A song to give to friends who like Western music. World-famous songs and popular tracks (31–40)

ArmyEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Army (Official Video)
ArmyEllie Goulding

A song Ellie Goulding wrote for her best friend, Hannah.

It’s about truly honest friendship.

The black-and-white music video featuring Ellie and Hannah was shot by British photographer Conor McDonnell.

Anne’s SongFaith No More

Faith No More – Anne’s Song (Official Music Video)
Anne's SongFaith No More

A single from Faith No More’s second album, “Introduce Yourself,” released in 1988.

The title’s “Anne” was inspired by Anne D’Agnillo, a good friend of lead singer Chuck Mosley.

The music video was directed by Tamra Davis.

Thank God I DoLauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do (Official Music Video)
Thank God I DoLauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle is a two-time Grammy-winning artist.

Her song “Thank God I Do” is included on her self-titled album, Lauren Daigle.

It’s said that she wrote this piece after feeling a renewed appreciation for her friends during the COVID-19 lockdown, when she stayed connected with them over Zoom and other platforms.

Since we humans can only truly feel happiness through our connections with others, the lyrics of this song are likely to resonate with anyone.

Don’t Forget MeMaggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers – Don’t Forget Me (Official Video)
Don't Forget MeMaggie Rogers

Entrusting feelings for friends and loved ones to a song.

Maggie Rogers’s new track is a gem of a pop song infused with just such emotions.

With a warm voice that feels like she’s speaking to a close friend, it gently wraps the complexities of relationships and the anxieties of love.

Released in February 2024, the song is the lead single from the album “Don’t Forget Me.” Set to a refined blend of folk and pop, it sings of both the joy and the hesitation surrounding a friend’s marriage.

It’s a song you’ll want to give to a friend at a new life milestone, carrying sentiments too deep to put into words.

This One’s For The GirlsMartina McBride

Martina McBride – This One’s For The Girls (Official Video)
This One's For The GirlsMartina McBride

A song that pays tribute to women fighting through various stages of life.

It was released as a single in 2003 by American country music singer Martina McBride.

Her daughters, Delaney and Emma, contributed backing vocals alongside fellow singers Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Faith Hill, as well as co-writers Hillary Lindsey and Aimee Mayo.