Western Music Friendship Songs Ranking [2025]

Best FriendJoJo feat. Elisha La’verne92rank/position

JoJo feat. Elisha La’verne – Best Friend

It’s easy to confuse her with the American female singer of the same name who dominated the R&B scene in the mid-2000s, but the artist featured here is a British singer.

She only released one album, and only in Japan, so she remains fairly obscure.

Still, since the one and only Elisha La’Verne handled production, R&B fans may remember her.

This gem strikes a perfect balance between Jojo’s unadorned vocals, melodies that appeal to Japanese tastes, and smooth tracks steeped in a ’90s vibe.

Add it to your playlist the next time you’re enjoying a drive with close friends.

New RulesDua Lipa93rank/position

Dua Lipa – New Rules (Official Music Video)

Dua Lipa is a singer-songwriter with British and Albanian nationality.

Her signature hit portrays a woman who sets “new rules” for herself to recover from heartbreak.

Set to a breezy, resort-like Latin beat, the song carries a message that encourages independence in love.

This work, which conveys the strength of the bond among women who support each other and move forward together, became a worldwide smash hit after its 2017 release.

Alongside the music video’s stunning visuals, it has captivated many listeners and given courage to those who’ve experienced painful breakups to take a new step forward.

It’s truly an empowering anthem for women, celebrating the strength of friendship that helps them overcome challenges together.

Dance MonkeyTones and I94rank/position

TONES AND I – DANCE MONKEY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Tones and I has a voice you’ll never forget after just one listen.

The Australian singer has been making waves worldwide with her incredibly impactful vocals.

Her smash hit “Dance Monkey,” from this next-generation superstar, is a profoundly deep song even aside from that voice.

Set to a mid-tempo dance beat and continually singing about dance, what emotions are woven into this track? The song speaks about love and friendship, and depending on how you interpret it, it can also be seen as a song directed toward a friend.

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys95rank/position

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

An extremely famous song by the Backstreet Boys.

It’s a track filled with compassion and the feeling of cherishing others.

As a matter of fact, I remember being moved when my middle school English teacher played it in class.

It’s a song that resonates with a wide range of generations, from adults to young people.

We Are YoungFun. ft. Janelle Monáe96rank/position

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A track released in 2011 by the New York pop music band Fun.

that won a Grammy Award.

It was used in a commercial for the Chevy Sonic automobile.

The music video, directed by Marc Klasfeld, was filmed at the David Sukonick Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

YellowColdplay97rank/position

Coldplay – Yellow (Official Video)

The track used in ABC Television’s campaign advertisement.

Released in 2000 by the British rock band Coldplay, it became a hit around the world.

The song is about the desire to do something for someone, and the title “Yellow” means “cowardice” or “fear.”

FRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-Marie98rank/position

Marshmello & Anne-Marie – FRIENDS (Music Video) *OFFICIAL FRIENDZONE ANTHEM*

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.