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

GirlDestiny’s Child

Destiny’s Child – Girl (Official Music Video)

It’s a lyrical song released in 2005 that portrays a friend trapped in an abusive relationship and the camaraderie of those encouraging her to escape.

The music video, inspired by the film Sex and the City, also drew attention.

I Turn To YouChristina Aguilera

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.

Lean On MeBill Withers

Bill Withers – Lean On Me (Audio)

A famous song about friendship.

It’s a song you can send regardless of gender, but from a woman’s perspective, you could give it to a female friend troubled by love to say, “Talk to me, lean on me.” Its gentle, light tempo that embraces a worried friend will surely open a closed-off heart.

When you want to encourage a best friend who’s being a bit stubborn, quietly send this song in place of the words, “I’m always by your side.”

Graduation(Friends Forever)Vitamin C

Graduation (Friends Forever) – Vitamin C HD

As you can guess from the title, this is a graduation song.

It’s a slightly older track, but it still resonates even today.

The lyrics candidly convey the message that, although we’ll be walking our separate paths from now on, we’ll always remain friends.

There’s a touch of wistfulness to it, too.

How about sharing this song at a graduation or other milestone moment?

You’ve Got a FriendCarole King

Carole King – You’ve Got a Friend (Official Audio)

Released in 1971 by Carole King—an iconic American singer-songwriter beloved worldwide—“You’ve Got a Friend” won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year the following year and became a global hit.

It has been covered by numerous artists, with the Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway version also being well known.

It’s a song to dedicate to a friend when you’re feeling down or going through tough times, one that lifts the spirits.

Gift of a FriendDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato | Gift of a Friend Music Video | Official Disney Channel UK

A 2009 release by Demi Lovato, who is active both as a singer and an actress.

The title perfectly matches the theme.

In tough and painful times, the presence of friends who quietly reach out a hand means so much.

The emotionally resonant lyrics and the gradually rising, grand melody make for a truly pleasant listening experience.

One More TimeDaft Punk

Daft Punk – One More Time (Official Audio)

Daft Punk is a French electronic duo consisting of two members.

This is a song that almost everyone has probably heard at least once.

The keyword of the song is celebration, and it repeatedly sings about celebrating.

It’s also a track you might want to use as background music for celebrations with friends.

It could even be a nice song to give someone when there’s something to celebrate.