[Western Music] Bright friendship songs: Introducing up-tempo and hype tracks
There are plenty of Western songs that celebrate friendship.
You’ll find songs about same-gender friendships, friendships between men and women, childhood friends, and even friendships that span generations.
The lyrics range from those that bring back fun memories to ones so moving they can make you cry.
From among the many friendship-themed Western songs, this article will focus on tracks with a bright, uplifting vibe.
Some are up-tempo, so just listening should put you in a good mood.
But if you listen while reading the lyrics and their translations, I think you’ll enjoy them even more.
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[Western Music] Bright friendship songs: Introducing up-tempo and hype tracks (81–90)
A Sky Full Of StarsColdplay
Pay attention to the music video where Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin, walks through the streets singing with a large crowd following behind him—it makes you feel like you could become friends with complete strangers.
Its bright, refreshing sound is perfect for a May outing or a drive with friends.
Best FriendFoster The People
Despite the lyrics, the bright sound really pumps me up.
If you have a friend feeling down with the May blues, it might be good to invite them out and listen to them.
Everybody Wants To Love YouJapanese Breakfast
The chorus phrase, “Everyone wants to love you!”, is so cute and uplifting.
If you want to give it to a friend who’s feeling down with the May blues, with the message, “It’s okay, you’ve got friends,” I think it’s the perfect song.
All The StarsKendrick Lamar & SZA
In 2018, it became the theme song for the worldwide smash hit film Black Panther.
Despite the unreasonable world we live in, this song carries a message: let’s talk about love and speak about our dreams.
May is also a time when some people join their friends to take part in May Day or rainbow parades.
It’s a great recommendation as marching BGM.
TeamLorde
For those of you who are tired of hyping it up at clubs and parties, this one’s for you.
It’s a friendship song that says: because this town is run-down, you can meet kindred spirits who want to keep their distance from the glitz.
During Golden Week, it might be nice to just relax at home with friends you can truly be yourself around.