[Best Friend] Western friendship songs for women — classic tracks to dedicate to your cherished friends

Always Be TogetherLittle Mix

Little Mix – Always Be Together lyric video.

Little Mix is a girl group that has achieved success not only in their home country of the UK but also in the United States.

They are known for winning Season 8 of the popular audition show The X Factor, becoming the first girl group in the show’s history to take the title.

Armed with the powerful performances and solid vocal ability of four distinctly different members, they have continued to produce many hit songs.

Here, let’s look at Always Be Together, a track from their debut album DNA released in 2012.

As the title suggests—meaning something like “We’ll always be together”—the lyrics gently care for and encourage a dear friend.

They are easy to understand even for those who struggle with English, and their simplicity makes the song especially relatable.

Having someone by your side who tells you, with strength, “I’m here,” is truly reassuring, isn’t it?

Count On MeBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Count On Me (Official Video)

From danceable numbers to swoon-worthy ballads, Bruno Mars captures listeners’ hearts with a wide range of songs.

This particular track has a warm, Hawaiian vibe.

“Count On Me” means “You can rely on me!”—it’s perfect for dedicating to a dear friend.

How about practicing the ukulele and giving a singing-and-playing performance as a gift? It’s a song we’d love you to hear by the seaside.

MONOPOLYAriana Grande and Victoria Monét

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!

Fight SongRachel Platten

Rachel Platten – Fight Song (Official Video)

A song brimming with strength and hope, centered on themes of self-affirmation and courage.

Written by American artist Rachel Platten as a heartfelt effort to overcome a lull in her music career, it was released in February 2015 and became a major hit, peaking at No.

6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Featured in WWE’s “Rise Above Cancer” campaign and a Ford commercial, the track has served as a source of support for people facing challenges.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced setbacks yet can’t give up on their dreams.

Baby, I’m Jealous (ft. Doja Cat)Bebe Rexha

Bebe Rexha – Baby, I’m Jealous (feat. Doja Cat) [Official Music Video]

To make it clear from the start, this song, “Baby, I’m Jealous,” isn’t themed around friendship.

It’s based on the personal experiences of Bebe Rexha, a popular singer from the United States, and directly addresses the anxieties of living in the age of social media.

The track brilliantly expresses inner emotions such as jealousy and insecurity that arise in the social media space, where we’re constantly forced to compare ourselves to others, and its narrative-style music video aligns with the song’s content.

It’s also great that Doja Cat—who’s known for her sharp musical sensibilities and bold fashion—joins as a guest.

According to Bebe Rexha, the song carries the message that women are pitted against each other, yet we should still strive to love ourselves.

I chose this track as one I hope you’ll share with friends who may be dealing with similar struggles.

Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me (Official Music Video)

In the tumultuous year of 2020, which shook countries around the world, this collaboration between two stars surely encouraged many music fans.

It’s a massive hit by Lady Gaga—affectionately known as Gaga—who returned to dazzling dance-pop with her sixth studio album, Chromatica, and Ariana Grande, one of the leading young pop superstars.

Beyond being an irresistibly catchy anthem that showcases the phenomenal vocals of two powerhouse singers, the song embodies their passionate friendship and strong resolve as they share their pain and struggles and face them hand in hand.

They’ve also discussed the story behind the collaboration and the song’s background on their respective Twitter accounts, so I recommend checking those out as well!

CoolJonas Brothers

Jonas Brothers – Cool (Official Video)

In the music video, set on Miami Beach in the ’80s, they dance in retro, pastel-colored, pop-inspired fashion while blasting a vintage boombox.

It feels like being transported back to a dreamy, glamorous era.

The Jonas Brothers are an American pop-rock band made up of three brothers: eldest Kevin, middle Joe, and youngest Nick.

This song basically says, “We’ve been on fire lately!” As usual, it’s a song sung among men, but turning that on its head, it’s especially recommended for women who like a boyish vibe!