A friend’s song in Western music
From the many Western songs themed around friendship, our studio staff introduces their recommended friend songs.
It’s a playlist you’ll want to listen to while thinking of your friends.
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Friends' Songs of Western Music (101–110)
FriendsJustin Bieber, BloodPop
The lyrics express lingering feelings for an ex and a desire to at least go back to being friends.
It’s a collaboration between Canadian singer Justin Bieber and American musician BloodPop®.
The track was included on the 2017 album “Daddy K – The Mix 11.” The steady four-on-the-floor beat pairs well with the wistful melody.
If I sing to the sky175R
When I listen to this song, I remember the irreplaceable days of youth I spent with my friends.
I didn’t know what was right, but I just lived straight.
Sometimes I lost my way, but I wasn’t afraid of anything, and everything looked like hope.
This is a song that makes me want to live just as straightforwardly now as I did back then.
Thank You For Being A FriendAndrew Gold
The refreshing piano sound is perfect for May.
It’s a friendship song with a simple message—thank you for being my friend—that really hits home.
Spend time with your friends during Golden Week, and if you fall asleep while listening to this song, it might be the perfect way to end the day.
There is Power in a UnionBilly Bragg
It became the theme song for the film “Pride.” It’s a track that conveys solidarity, friendship, and strong bonds among comrades.
May is a time when some people gather with their fellow workers for May Day, or join a Rainbow Parade and march with friends.
The film itself is full of friendship and comes highly recommended.
Stand By MeBootstraps
Bootstrap covered Ben E.
King’s classic.
It was used as an insert song in the movie Power Rangers, which features a team of high school heroes.
During Golden Week, it might be fun to relax at home and watch a movie with friends.
Friends’ Songs in Western Music (111–120)
Oath ft. Becky GCher Lloyd
This is a collaboration track by Cher Lloyd and Becky G.
It celebrates female friendship, blending cool rap with a cute, feel-good chorus.
Its positive vibe is perfect for the warm days of May.
Why not invite your girlfriends and make it the soundtrack for a drive?
A Sky Full Of StarsColdplay
Pay attention to the music video where Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin, walks through the streets singing with a large crowd following behind him—it makes you feel like you could become friends with complete strangers.
Its bright, refreshing sound is perfect for a May outing or a drive with friends.