Western Music Friendship Songs Ranking [2025]

My SameAdele50rank/position

Adele – My Same

From the mid- to late 2000s, a wave of young female singer-songwriters influenced by retro soul and pop debuted in the UK, and among them, London-born Adele achieved record-breaking worldwide success.

As of 2020, she had released three albums, each of which became a massive global hit.

This time, I’d like to introduce “My Same,” a track from Adele’s landmark 2008 debut album, 19, which made her a global songstress the UK is proud of.

With finger snaps that lend a nostalgic feel, the song has the flavor of straightforward soul-pop, and its lyrics say something like, “We have totally different tastes, yet we just click, don’t we?” It’s said to be a song Adele wrote for her best friend, and for anyone who has a friend with an opposite personality but a perfect connection, it’s a track that will deeply resonate.

FriendsElton John51rank/position

Elton John – Friends

Elton John’s classic song “Friends.” When it comes to Elton John’s songs about friendship, this is probably the one many people think of.

The track was written as the theme song for the 1971 film Friends.

Although it was created early in his career, Elton John’s musical identity already shines through.

The melody is crafted to be gentle and heartfelt.

Be sure to give it a listen!

Live While We’re YoungOne Direction52rank/position

One Direction – Live While We’re Young

One Direction, who were active in the 2010s, are singers still fresh in our memories.

These days, each member has gone on to a solo career.

Back when they were singing “Live While We’re Young,” you could still see a touch of boyish innocence in the group.

The song has the distinction of winning at the Teen Choice Awards.

It became a huge hit, so I think many of you have heard it! It’s a refreshing track—definitely give it a listen!

ShowerBecky G53rank/position

Becky G – Shower

Popular singer-songwriter Becky G is known for her ability to move effortlessly between pop and Latin music, singing not only in English but also in Spanish.

Here’s an introduction to her 2014 track “Shower,” the song that sparked her breakthrough at the young age of 17.

With its candid, teen-spirited emotions, this fresh love song is sure to resonate with many high school students.

Be sure to check out the music video too, where you can see Becky dancing happily among friends.

Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)Saweetie54rank/position

Saweetie – Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat) [Official Music Video]

Born in 1993, Saweetie is a California-born rapper who launched her music career after posting on Instagram.

Her debut single “Icy Grl” became a big hit, followed by successful tracks like “My Type” and “Tap In.” Released on January 7, 2021, “Best Friend (feat.

Doja Cat)” is a hit featuring Doja Cat, a fellow California-born, highly talented rapper and singer-songwriter.

The song celebrates strong female friendship, brimming with confidence and mutual support for each other’s success, and has garnered over 100 million views on YouTube.

The lyrics positively portray independent women supporting one another and growing together, delivering a message that resonates with and inspires women living in modern society.

Perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your friendship or as a gift for a dear friend, this track makes you feel the strength to overcome anything together.

fifteenTaylor Swift55rank/position

Taylor Swift – Fifteen

Taylor Swift is a singer-songwriter who debuted with an album at the young age of 16 in 2006, grew from a young country star into a global pop icon, and continues to lead the scene even now in the 2020s.

While she’s often associated with being a master of love songs, the track introduced here, “Fifteen,” is included on her second album, Fearless, released in 2008.

It’s a classic she wrote as a message to a dear friend, reflecting on herself at 15.

With a fresh feel that sits between country and pop, it’s in simple songs like this that her true talent as a songwriter really shines through.

It’s a moving song that resonates with kids turning 15 and with adults who were 15 long ago.

By the way, the woman who appears in the music video is Abigail herself—Taylor’s best friend, who also appears in the song.

Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler56rank/position

Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings (Official Music Video)

This is a song released in 1989.

Didn’t you have a friend who put themselves second and took on the behind-the-scenes role to help others succeed? Despite winning the Grammy Award three times, Bette Midler continues to delight us with her multifaceted talent, excelling as an actress in both serious and comedic roles—her charm is part of what makes her so captivating.

This song is about expressing gratitude to those precious friends who devote themselves to helping others.

Why not use it as background music when planning a surprise for a friend?