[Best Friend!] Western friendship songs: A collection of songs about friends [2026]
Friends who stay by your side both when you’re having a great time and when you’re going through pain and sadness are truly invaluable, aren’t they?
Many songs about irreplaceable friends have been released in Western music, and because friendship is such a universal theme, there are countless timeless classics that continue to be loved across generations.
In this article, we’ve picked out various types of “friendship songs” centered on friends and compiled a list of must-hear English-language tracks about friendship.
Take this opportunity to enjoy these wonderful friendship songs, spanning genres and eras!
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[Best Friend!] Western friendship songs: A collection of songs about friends [2026] (31–40)
7 ringsAriana Grande
This song leaves an impression with its bubbly lyrics like, “I’ve got money to burn, and the other day I even bought my friend a diamond ring.” It’s a track by Ariana Grande, who’s also a popular actress.
It’s included on her 2019 album thank u, next.
The music video has a slightly mysterious vibe—grown-up yet oddly cute.
No New FriendsDJ Khaled ft. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
Here’s a song that sings about friendship to an almost extreme degree.
DJ Khaled’s “No New Friends” might be a track dissing the “new friends” flocking to him because of his massive popularity, essentially saying, “I don’t need new friends.” Still, it’s a gritty rap song about friendship that powerfully conveys the spirit of cherishing longtime friends.
True FriendMiley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus, who appeared in the hugely popular American TV show “Hannah Montana,” received great acclaim.
The lyrics include the line “You are a true friend,” expressing how wonderful it is to have a real friend you can trust.
Its bright melody can lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.
While many friendship songs convey the message “I’ll accept anything about you,” this one emphasizes a friend who will properly scold you when you’re wrong.
The lyrics reaffirm that this is what a true best friend is.
FriendsWhy Don’t We
It’s a song by the five-member male vocal group Why Don’t We.
It’s included on their 2018 album “8 Letters.” The lyrics are about wanting to get together with all your friends and have a party—very American, isn’t it? With its stylish, moody sound, it seems perfect as BGM for a nighttime party.
WannabeSpice Girls
If you spent your youth in the 1990s, this is a song that’s sure to spark nostalgia! It’s the debut single from the British girl group the Spice Girls—an outstanding pop song with an ultra-catchy melody that even weaves in a snappy rap.
Its addictive appeal made it a massive hit not only in their home country of the UK, but all around the world, including Japan.
Proclaiming that “friendship lasts forever,” this energetic anthem of female empowerment brims with a timeless charm that transcends eras.
Be sure to check out the music video too, where the vibrant, youthful members run wild!
