[Best Friend] Western friendship songs for women — classic tracks to dedicate to your cherished friends
The older we get and the more we experience the world, the more we understand just how important friends truly are, don’t we?
Whether they’re the people you see every day or friends who live far away and you only meet once a year, their value never changes.
In this article, we’ve put together a carefully curated lineup of classic and popular Western songs about friendship, especially recommended for women.
From timeless friendship anthems to songs you’ll want to send to a dear friend, plus a few offbeat picks and the latest tracks, enjoy this diverse selection!
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[Best Friend] Western friendship songs for women: classic tracks you’ll want to dedicate to your dearest friends (41–50)
Everybody Needs A Best FriendNorah Jones
Nora Jones, a globally renowned artist, released “Everybody Needs A Best Friend,” a humor-filled track performed with a lively big-band arrangement! Featured in the 2012 film Ted as one of the movie’s main themes, it drew lots of attention.
Blending pop and swing, it’s catchy and easy to listen to, and the lyrics express gratitude—something we often feel shy about saying out loud.
It’s a great song to gift as a birthday celebration for a dear friend!
[Best Friend] Western friendship songs for women: Classic tracks to dedicate to a cherished friend (51–60)
No New FriendsDJ Khaled ft. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
This song, No New Friends, features Drake, a Canadian singer-songwriter, rapper, and actor, and is produced by DJ Khaled.
The title translates to “I don’t need new friends.” True to its name, it’s a cool, friendship-stirring anthem that declares: I’ve got my longtime friends and crew, so I don’t need any new ones.
FriendsJustin Bieber, BloodPop
This song is by Canadian singer Justin Bieber and American musician Michael Tucker, also known as BloodPop®.
Released in 2017, the lyrics express lingering feelings for an ex and a desire to stay connected, even just as friends.
It’s a mid-tempo EDM track.
From a woman’s perspective, what do you think of a man like this?
Stand By MeBen E. King
One of the soul music songs well-known in Japan, Stand by Me, is truly a classic: its simple message—“I want you by my side”—has been embraced by all generations.
It’s also fun to compare different versions, as many musicians, including John Lennon, have covered it.
With a Little Help from My FriendsThe Beatles
A song that reminds you your friends are always there.
All the members of The Beatles share vocal duties.
Released in 1967, this track has been covered by many artists.
It was also selected for Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
Lean On (feat. MØ)Major Lazer & DJ Snake
A charismatic, hugely popular producer.
Major Lazer, produced by Diplo, released a track featuring the Danish singer MØ.
The music video, with a strong ethnic vibe shot in India and Stockholm, Sweden, leaves a striking impression, conjuring images of a tropical locale.
On YouTube it has surpassed 1.
7 billion views, cementing its place as a modern classic.
The mid-tempo, anthemic feel is irresistibly cool, yet still catchy.
It carries a powerful message—“we’re all looking for someone to lean on”—one that can also be read as a statement about friendship.
You’ve got a friend in me – Randy Newman –TOY STORY
A friendship song that’s easy to recommend even for young children.
Written by singer-songwriter Randy Newman as the theme song for the 1995 animated film Toy Story, it expresses a straightforward sentiment of “You’ve got a friend in me!” The lyrics clearly reflect the film’s story.
Because it’s so well-known, it might be perfect as BGM for a surprise video for Disney fans or friends who love Toy Story.