Western Music Friendship Songs Ranking [2025]

F**kin’ PerfectP!nk71rank/position

P!nk – F**kin’ Perfect (Official Video – Explicit)

When it comes to P!NK, she’s a singer-songwriter known not only for her striking looks and outspoken comments, but also for her tough, big-sister persona.

The song introduced here was released in 2010 and became a global hit, not just in her home country of the United States.

Despite a title that uses words as edgy as you’d expect from P!NK, the lyrics are very serious.

It’s a message to everyone who feels life is hard, and it carries real weight precisely because it comes from P!NK, who keeps fighting while staying true to herself.

If a dear friend of yours is feeling stuck or troubled, please tell them about this song that will firmly push them forward by saying, “You’re perfect to me.”

Everybody HurtsR.E.M.72rank/position

R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts (Official HD Music Video)

“Everyone gets hurt, and at times is tormented by loneliness.

” This is a gem of a ballad by the American rock band R.

E.

M.

that gently stays close to such universal suffering.

Its solemn tone, infused with gospel and soul influences, and the all-embracing vocals softly loosen the knots in the listener’s heart.

When life feels on the brink of despair, its message—that you are not alone—sounds exactly like the words you would offer a friend who’s feeling down, evoking a profound form of friendship.

Featured on the 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People and released as a single in April 1993, the song’s powerful message even led to its adoption in a campaign by a UK suicide prevention organization.

It’s a track that shares tears with you on nights of unbearable loneliness and gives you the strength to step into tomorrow when a friend is hurting.

Do ItCHLOE X HALLE73rank/position

Chloe x Halle – Do It (Official Video)

Set to an upbeat rhythm and a catchy melody, this hit by the sister duo Chloe x Halle—who are now thriving as solo artists as well—celebrates irreplaceable moments with friends.

It conveys a message of enjoying your true self and treasuring the time you spend with friends.

Released in June 2020, the song appears on the album Ungodly Hour.

Its sound, blending R&B with dance-pop, also made waves on TikTok.

It’s the perfect track for lifting your spirits or dancing and having fun with friends.

I Turn To YouChristina Aguilera74rank/position

Christina Aguilera – I Turn To You (Official Video)

Although it was released in 1999, this medium-tempo R&B ballad is a masterpiece whose refined strings with a hint of the ’80s, simple beat, warm acoustic guitar tones, and expansive sound are all beautiful and pleasant.

Christina Aguilera was only 18 at the time, which makes her commanding delivery and overwhelming vocal power all the more astonishing.

I Turn To You, included on her self-titled debut, expresses gratitude toward someone you deeply trust, and thanks to Aguilera’s remarkable vocals, the song avoids feeling cheap and carries real conviction.

By the way, the song originally belonged to the male group All-4-One, active since the ’90s.

I recommend listening while comparing it with the original version.

Put Your Records OnCorinne Bailey Rae75rank/position

Corinne Bailey Rae – Put Your Records On

Her smooth, gently delivered natural vocals and organic sound are soothing just to listen to.

The song that brought the British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae—whose self-titled 2006 debut became a global hit—into the spotlight is Put Your Records On.

Even if you don’t know her name, many of you have probably heard it somewhere.

With a vibe that makes you want to listen on a slow early morning with a cup of coffee in hand, this song celebrates the importance of being natural and true to yourself.

If you want to cheer up a friend who’s feeling down, why not, as the lyrics suggest, “put your favorite records on” and gently be there for them?

MONOPOLYAriana Grande and Victoria Monét76rank/position

Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét – MONOPOLY

For this song, I highly recommend checking out the music video, where you can enjoy the two of them looking adorably close.

Released in 2019, “MONOPOLY” set a record by spending a total of eight weeks at No.

1 in the U.

S.

It’s a collaboration between Ariana Grande—one of the leading young pop stars in today’s music scene—and her close friend Victoria Monét.

Beyond Ariana’s outlook on life, likened to a make-believe game of life on the classic board game, the comfortable closeness and vibe between two artists who truly know each other is wonderful.

In particular, the latter half of the song includes lyrics about their friendship, making it a great pick as a heartwarming friendship anthem.

As a side note, Victoria Monét has long been Ariana’s songwriting partner, and she made her full-fledged solo debut in 2020 with her project “Jaguar,” so be sure to check that out as well!

Waiting on a FriendThe Rolling Stones77rank/position

The Rolling Stones – Waiting On A Friend – OFFICIAL PROMO

“Waiting on a Friend,” released in 1981 by the legendary British rock band The Rolling Stones, is a classic that portrays the deep bonds of friendship.

Featured on the album “Tattoo You,” it reached No.

13 on the Billboard charts.

The song is a honky-tonk-tinged ballad distinguished by Mick Jagger’s emotive vocals and Sonny Rollins’s memorable sax solo.

Its introspective yet warm lyrics question the true value of friendship and celebrate the importance of companions who walk with us through life’s many changes.

Why not spend some quality time with your rock ’n’ roll-loving friends while listening to this track?