[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 (41–50)
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.
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.
FRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-Marie
It’s a song about being confessed to by a childhood friend, getting followed around, and firmly rejecting him by saying we can’t be more than friends—let’s just stay friends from now on.
May is when you’ve gotten used to a new environment and feel like starting something new, but choosing to maintain the status quo in a relationship might also be a courageous decision.
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.
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.
Everybody Wants To Be FamousSuperorganism
Everyone wants to be famous.
The straightforward lyrics, unique music video, and laid-back sound put you in a relaxed mood.
If you’re aiming to debut as a YouTuber with your friends, why not give it a shot over Golden Week? Just be careful not to cause any controversies!
These DaysTake That
A male pop group emblematic of the ’90s.
After member departures, disbandment, and a reunion, this song—singing that we’ll someday look back on these days—conveys the bond among the members.
It’s a perfect friendship anthem for the warm, sunny days of May that lifts your spirits.