Western Music Friendship Songs Ranking [2025]

My FriendsStereophonics64rank/position

Stereophonics – My Friends (Official Music Video)

A tear-jerking friendship song by Stereophonics, whose rock sound carries a refreshing feel and whose distinctively playful lyrics and vocal texture have garnered high praise.

Its peaceful worldview comfortably permeates the heart, resonating with many listeners and bringing them to tears.

Lean On (feat. MØ)Major Lazer & DJ Snake65rank/position

Major Lazer & DJ Snake – Lean On (feat. MØ) [Official 4K Music Video]

A charismatic, hugely popular producer.

Major Lazer, produced by Diplo, released a track featuring the Danish singer MØ.

The music video, with a strong ethnic vibe shot in India and Stockholm, Sweden, leaves a striking impression, conjuring images of a tropical locale.

On YouTube it has surpassed 1.

7 billion views, cementing its place as a modern classic.

The mid-tempo, anthemic feel is irresistibly cool, yet still catchy.

It carries a powerful message—“we’re all looking for someone to lean on”—one that can also be read as a statement about friendship.

Oath ft. Becky GCher Lloyd66rank/position

The Chainsmokers & Coldplay – Something Just Like This (Official Lyric Video)

This song is about how best friends will drop everything and rush to your side, never lie, and are bound together by a strong bond.

It says that because of all the secret stories and hidden places only the two of you know—because of all those things piling up—you’ll stay together from here on out.

What a wonderful relationship!

Thank YouDido67rank/position

Dido – Thank You (Official Video)

The song Thank You, which propelled London-born singer Dido to the top as an artist, is a classic.

Her debut album No Angel, released in 1999 and featuring the track, became an extraordinary hit, selling 15 million copies worldwide.

It’s well known that Thank You was sampled in Eminem’s smash hit Stan, which helped boost its popularity.

While it’s a gentle, mid-tempo pop song, it also carries a ’90s trip-hop texture, making the sound far more than just beautiful or melodious—truly outstanding.

Unlike Stan, which centers on a stalker, the lyrics of Thank You express gratitude for having someone special by your side.

Though it’s a song for a lover, it’s also a timeless tune that feels just as pleasant when you think of it in the context of friendship.

That’s What Friends Are ForDionne Warwick68rank/position

Dionne Warwick – That’s What Friends Are For

Dionne Warwick is a living legend who has been active for many years in the American pop and R&B scene.

This song was released in 1985 as a charity single and became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 in the United States, Canada, Australia, and more.

The proceeds were donated to AIDS research and prevention, helping many people.

The lyrics celebrate the depth and enduring nature of friendship, conveying that both the joys and sorrows of life can be overcome when shared with a true friend.

It’s a must-listen for those who cherish female friendships and for anyone who has gotten through tough times with a best friend.

1979The Smashing Pumpkins69rank/position

The Smashing Pumpkins – 1979 (Official Music Video)

Through the lyrics, the tones, and the music video, this song truly conveys a sense of friendship.

In fact, it’s a nostalgic song I used to listen to a lot when I was a student.

Its somewhat poignant, sentimental sound resonated deeply with my younger self.

I feel very lucky to have encountered this song in my youth, and it’s a wonderful piece that I can continue to love well into adulthood.

LuckyJason Mraz & Colbie Caillat70rank/position

Jason Mraz – Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat) [Official Video] [HD Remaster]

This is a moody track by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat, also covered on the hugely popular TV show GLEE.

The beautiful harmonies between the two are captivating, and the calm, slightly mature tone is really cool.

Yet, true to its upbeat title “Lucky,” it’s an energizing friendship song that celebrates meeting and connection.