[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)
Popular Song ft. Ariana GrandeMIKA
Pop singers Mika and Ariana Grande cover a song from the musical Wicked, which depicts the friendship between two witches.
The music video, featuring the most popular student and the biggest oddball at school, has a dramatic feel—perfect to listen to in May, when the new term has started and classroom relationships are settling in.
Talk TonightOasis
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar are perfect for a calm May evening now that it’s fully warm.
It’s a song written when Noel Gallagher, after announcing his departure from the band due to a quarrel with his brother, reconciled and returned.
Recommended for when you’ve had a fight with a close friend.
All My FriendsOwl City
Lyrics that sing, “No one can tear our friendship apart!” The drama-style music video—featuring a young man who dreams of becoming a musician as he works a late-night cleaning job at a school before dashing out into the city—is truly compelling.
During Golden Week, it might be nice to visit friends you’ve grown distant from since the new school year began.
My FriendsRed Hot Chili Peppers
The sound of the acoustic guitar is perfect for warm May days.
It’s a friendship song that feels like saying to a downcast friend, “I’m here for you.” If you want to cheer up a friend with the May blues, inviting them to karaoke during Golden Week might be a good idea.
GeronimoSheppard
The translucent vocals and breezy sound are perfect for listening to in May.
It’s a song that conveys a positive message: let’s be brave and start something new with our friends.
It’s also great as background music for a road trip with your buddies.