Songs to give to friends who like Western music. World-famous and popular songs.
When you want to convey feelings to a friend that you don’t usually say directly, how do you get them across?
Putting those feelings into music and sending it—especially when it’s embarrassing or feels too late to say because you’re so close—might be one way to express yourself.
This time, we’ve put together a special feature on Western songs to give to friends!
A song to give to friends who love Western music. World-famous and popular songs (1–10)
Friend Song311
311, a mixture rock band known for their unique style fusing reggae and funk.
This track is a gently heart-soothing number included on their album “Full Bloom,” released in October 2024.
Born from experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, the song delivers a straightforward message that friendship is more precious than anything, carried by a melancholic mood and a slow tempo.
Its hopeful assurance—that even in difficult times, you are never truly alone—wraps listeners in warmth.
The airy, floating guitar tones are also striking, making it perfect for those quiet moments when you want to immerse yourself in music while thinking of a dear friend.
I’ve Got A FriendMaggie Rogers
Maggie Rogers is a powerhouse singer-songwriter who blends folk and electronic sounds, and has even been nominated for a Grammy.
She has a moving song that she wrote as a “love song for a friend,” a heartfelt ode to friendship.
In it, she expresses straightforward, profound gratitude to a best friend who stood by her during the hardest time in her life.
The unadorned lyrics and her raw, emotionally charged vocals are deeply affecting.
The track appears on her second album, Surrender, released in July 2022.
It’s lovely to hear the warm atmosphere created by the participation of her real-life friends in the recording.
Why not give it a listen when you want to be reminded of how precious your close friends are?
You’ve Got a FriendCarole King
This is a song included on the historic masterpiece Tapestry, released in 1971 by Carol King, a singer-songwriter who represents the United States.
There’s an anecdote that it was written as a response to the loneliness expressed by her friend James Taylor, and its theme is unconditional love and friendship—“Whenever you feel alone, I’ll be by your side.” The work earned King a Grammy Award, and Taylor’s cover also became a major hit.
When we face hardships and pain, we may find ourselves doubting our own worth.
At such times, this warm song of friendship powerfully affirms your presence right beside you, saying, “You are not alone.” It is a song that offers hope for life.
One Call AwayCharlie Puth
A single released in 2015 by American singer Charlie Puth.
Inspired by his peers, the song features a gospel flavor.
It reached No.
12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
22Taylor Swift
A song about the struggles of being 22.
It was inspired by Taylor Swift’s friends and released as a single in 2013, and it was used in a Diet Coke commercial.
It’s also known as a song dedicated to Taylor’s best friends, actress Dianna Agron and singer-actress Selena Gomez.
Me & My GirlsFifth Harmony
A song released in 2013 as a promotional single from Better Together, the debut EP by the American pop group Fifth Harmony.
It sings about friendship between women.
The track won a Radio Disney Music Award in 2014.
Back HomeAndy Grammer
A single from American singer-songwriter Andy Grammer’s second album, Magazines or Novels, released in 2014.
It features a folk-influenced sound.
The music video was directed by actor and director Justin Baldoni.