[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 Upbeat and Hype Tracks (31–40)
First TimeIcona pop
A fun, feel-good track that sings about the importance of relationships with best friends.
It’s one of the first tracks written by the Swedish electropop duo Icona Pop after they formed.
It was included on the 2015 EP “Emergency.”
Real FriendsKanye West
Kanye West’s song, which sharply portrays the complexities of friendship, resonates deeply with listeners.
Its lyrics, questioning relationships in the midst of fame and the true meaning of friendship, are sure to strike a chord with many.
Released in January 2016, the track appears on the album The Life of Pablo and proved so popular it was certified platinum.
It’s a perfect song for those struggling with friendships or wanting to reflect on human connection.
Let the piercing words and smooth beat wash over you as you look back on your own friendships.
Bad BloodNAO
A track that sings about the loss of childhood friendship.
It’s by Nao, a British electronic music singer-songwriter.
Released in 2016, it became a hit around the world and is included on her debut album, For All We Know.
FriendsJody Watley
It’s a refreshing friendship song whose lyrics broadly talk about fun friendships and the worries that come with them, set to a bouncy New Jack Swing beat.
With an easy-to-listen melody and a light, brisk feel, it goes down smoothly, and its brightness and pop sensibility keep it from ever slipping into darkness.
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.
