Western Music Friendship Songs Ranking [2025]

BelieveShawn Mendes22rank/position

Shawn Mendes – Believe (Official)

Listening to Shawn Mendes’s warm melodies—showcasing soft acoustic guitar tones, light pop sensibilities, and his outstandingly beautiful voice—makes you feel like you could forget all your troubles.

This song, “Believe,” released in 2015 by the young and popular Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, was written for Disney’s musical film Descendants.

The lyrics, born from a youthful attitude—“You can do anything; I believe that, and I believe in you”—overflow with a refreshingly positive spirit.

It might be nice for female friends who love male Western pop singers to listen to this track together and open up about their worries.

GirlDestiny’s Child23rank/position

Destiny’s Child – Girl (Official Music Video)

Destiny’s Child is an R&B group formed in Houston, Texas in 1990 that has continued to inspire women around the world.

Their song “Girl,” a single from the 2004 album Destiny Fulfilled, depicts the depth of friendship and support with a resonant melody.

The track portrays the bond between women who warmly watch over and support a friend suffering in a relationship, and its gentle message has encouraged many people.

This piece, which brings to mind your dearest friends when you listen to it, is perfect for those going through tough times or for anyone who simply wants to reaffirm the value of friendship in everyday life.

While enjoying Destiny’s Child’s harmonies, why not take the opportunity to express your gratitude to your closest friends?

Best FriendLaufey24rank/position

Laufey – Best Friend (Official Video)

This is a song by Laufey, an Icelandic singer-songwriter with roots in jazz and classical music.

It sings of deep affection for an irreplaceable best friend.

The special bond that will likely remain unchanged even into their 90s is expressed through a gentle, nostalgic melody.

The backstory—that she wrote it with her twin sister in mind—is lovely, too! The track is included on her debut EP, “Typical of Me,” released in 2021.

Its calm tone, with hints of bossa nova, is also delightful.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to with a cup of coffee in hand, reminiscing about memories with a dear friend.

Best FriendBrandy25rank/position

Brandy – Best Friend (Official Video)

Brandy, the legendary prodigy singer who debuted at 15 and whose self-titled first album suddenly sold six million copies worldwide.

The song we’re featuring here, “Best Friend,” is included on that album and was also released as a single, with an unmistakably 90s urban R&B vibe.

Her vocals, delivered in Brandy’s husky tone, still carry a touch of youth while sounding confident and assured.

Reading the lyrics, you find a straightforward, teenaged sincerity in the way she sings about a cherished friend—but in fact, the song is dedicated to Brandy’s younger brother, Ray J.

The idea that her little brother is her best friend is somehow heartwarming!

Lean On MeBill Withers26rank/position

Bill Withers – Lean On Me (Live in Chicago, 1972)

The song “Lean On Me” has been loved across generations.

Bill Withers, an American singer-songwriter, created this song based on his own experiences, and it became a major hit in 1972.

The piece sings about the importance of supporting one another in difficult times.

Its simple, heartfelt melody and lyrics symbolize the importance of friendship and the beauty of mutual support.

It’s especially recommended for those who want to recognize the value of having true friends who overcome life’s ups and downs together, or for those who want to express gratitude to a dear friend.

Bill Withers’s legacy, “Lean On Me,” gives us the strength to deepen our bonds even in challenging times.

Stand By MeOasis27rank/position

Oasis – Stand By Me (Official Video)

If you’re looking for a Western friendship song to perform with your band at a school festival, how about this classic by Oasis? While the lyrics express feelings toward the singer’s mother, the words that say “I’ll be by your side” are also perfect for conveying friendship among your mates.

Friend Of MineAvicii28rank/position

Avicii – Friend Of Mine (Original Video) ft. Vargas & Lagola

Avicii, a Swedish music producer who delivers moving songs themed around life and love to listeners, is also known in Japan as a catalyst for the EDM boom.

“Friend Of Mine,” included on his 2017 EP Without You, is a track that portrays romantic feelings for a friend within a friendship.

It’s an electro-pop piece with the refreshing sound of acoustic guitar.

You can enjoy it as passionate dance music that depicts friendship, or as an emotional love song that gently accompanies the heart.