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A friend’s song in Western music

From the many Western songs themed around friendship, our studio staff introduces their recommended friend songs.

It’s a playlist you’ll want to listen to while thinking of your friends.

Friends’ Songs in Western Music (71–80)

BeautifulThe View

A track by the Scottish indie rock band The View.

It was written by bassist Kieren Webster.

Featuring lyrical, dark lyrics, it was inspired by one of Kieren’s friends.

The track is included on the 2011 album Bread and Circuses.

An deiner Seite (ich bin da)Tokio Hotel

Tokio Hotel – An deiner Seite (ich bin da)
An deiner Seite (ich bin da)Tokio Hotel

A track released in 2007 by the German rock band Tokio Hotel.

It became a hit across various European countries, reaching No.

2 on the charts in Germany and France.

The song is about the resolve to rush to the side of family and friends in need, no matter where you are or what the circumstances.

Wake up, world.War

Starting with an off-key piano intro, this track takes on a reggae-inspired style.

While War is known for their disco sound, this song is somewhat of an outlier.

The horn section and the playful, tongue-in-cheek vocal delivery throughout make it an entertaining listen.

BrosWolf Alice

Wolf Alice – Bros (Official Video)
BrosWolf Alice

A track by the North London alternative rock band Wolf Alice.

It’s included on their debut album, My Love Is Cool, released in 2015.

The music video was filmed in Finsbury Park and Holloway in North London.

i’ll be your friendBright Eyes

A poignant song that explores the complexities of friendship.

Bright Eyes’ distinctive vocals leave a deep impression on listeners.

Included on the album “One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels,” this track was released in March 2010.

The lyrics, which capture everyday moments like promises between friends and conversations while drunk, are particularly striking.

This work is recommended for those who value bonds with friends and want to sense the subtleties of human relationships.

It might be nice to listen to it with a close friend and reaffirm each other’s feelings.