[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 (21–30)
Loser Like MeGlee
A bright friendship song sung by the cast of the hugely popular overseas drama Glee.
Its uptempo, rhythmic melody is very appealing, and you may even remember scenes where people learned it and sang and danced with friends at school.
Highly recommended.
Friend hospitalNada Surf
True to indie guitar rock, it’s a friendship song with a touch of heartfelt emotion.
Medium-tempo tracks are this band’s forte, so you can listen to this one with confidence.
Even pop lovers who aren’t rock fans are sure to enjoy it.
[Western Music] Bright Friendship Songs: Introducing Upbeat and Hype Tracks (31–40)
Everybody Needs A Best FriendNorah Jones
After a tough romance, there are times when I can’t listen to love songs for a while, but songs about friendship have a universality that makes them listenable anytime.
The best kind of friendship is something irreplaceable in life, isn’t it? With that, here’s a masterpiece by the brilliant singer Norah Jones.
AcquiesceOasis
Strictly speaking, I believe it’s a song about brotherly love, but the part that repeatedly emphasizes “we’re important to each other and need each other,” which is the most crucial line in the song, can’t help but sound like a friendship anthem to me.
These brothers have a special, love–hate relationship, but that can be said of friendship as well.
Come TogetherEchosmith
It’s a refreshing friendship song performed by a four-sibling band.
The lyrics brightly call out, “Let’s go together,” and the clear, gentle vocals and lively, catchy sound make it perfect for a May picnic.
I think it would also be a great track to hype up a drive with friends.
FriendsElton John
It’s not widely known that Elton John did the soundtrack for the film Friends—Paul and Michelle, which was especially popular in Japan.
The theme song became a minor hit in the United States at the time, but the soundtrack was later discontinued.
It wasn’t released on CD until 1992.
You are my friend.Randy Newman
The theme song for the 1995 animated film Toy Story by singer-songwriter Randy Newman.
Randy’s somewhat humorous vocal delivery matched the film’s content perfectly.