[Best Friend!] Friendship Songs in Western Music: A Collection of Songs About Friends [2025]

MemoriesMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Memories (Official Video)

It’s an incredibly moving song with a straightforward message, sung over a simple arrangement.

This track, too, was written for an irreplaceable friend, and I think the beauty of it becomes instantly clear if you read a Japanese translation of the lyrics.

I can’t help but wish for a relationship where I cherish a friend this much, and am cherished just as much in return.

Above all, the melody is beautiful—gentle and absolutely wonderful.

I’ll Be ThereJess Glynne

Jess Glynne – I’ll Be There [Official Video]

The heartfelt friendship song by British songstress Jess Glynne gently warms the hearts of listeners.

Her powerful yet tender voice delivers a hopeful message that friends will be by your side even in difficult times.

Released in May 2018, the track topped the UK Singles Chart.

It’s included on the album Always In Between and became a global hit.

It’s the perfect song for those who cherish the bonds of friendship or who are seeking someone’s support.

If you listen when you’re feeling down, it will surely give you courage!

LuckyJason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

Jason Mraz – Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat) [Official Video] [HD Remaster]

This is a moody track by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat, also covered on the hugely popular TV show GLEE.

The beautiful harmonies between the two are captivating, and the calm, slightly mature tone is really cool.

Yet, true to its upbeat title “Lucky,” it’s an energizing friendship song that celebrates meeting and connection.

Show UpSamia

Samia – Show Up (Official Video)

Samia, a singer-songwriter gaining attention in New York’s indie scene.

Born into an acting family, her poetic and emotional style has captured the hearts of many music fans.

One track on her EP “Scout,” released in June 2021, is a hidden gem that digs into the core of friendship.

It rides an energetic, driving sound to sing about the kind of friend whose mere presence can save you—and the firm resolve that it’s your turn to rush to their side.

Made the year after her acclaimed album “The Baby,” this record showcases her deeply expressive vocals that resonate in your chest.

It’s the kind of song that will warm your heart when you miss a dear friend or on a sentimental night.

Do ItCHLOE X HALLE

Chloe x Halle – Do It (Official Video)

Set to an upbeat rhythm and a catchy melody, this hit by the sister duo Chloe x Halle—who are now thriving as solo artists as well—celebrates irreplaceable moments with friends.

It conveys a message of enjoying your true self and treasuring the time you spend with friends.

Released in June 2020, the song appears on the album Ungodly Hour.

Its sound, blending R&B with dance-pop, also made waves on TikTok.

It’s the perfect track for lifting your spirits or dancing and having fun with friends.

The CureLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – The Cure (Official Audio)

Lady Gaga is a singer-songwriter from the United States, born in 1986, with over 170 million records sold worldwide.

Released in 2017, The Cure is a song filled with a message of love and gratitude to her fans, themed around the healing power of love.

In particular, the lyric “If I can’t find the cure, I’ll fix you with my love” expresses a deep bond, promising to stay by someone’s side and support them through difficult times.

Its organic sound featuring live instruments is striking, and Gaga’s vocals—tender yet powerful—resonate deeply.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel the importance of friendship and mutual support, or when you need a boost.

My FriendHayley Williams

Hayley Williams – My Friend [Official Lyric Video]

Hayley Williams, who commands an overwhelming presence as the frontwoman of Paramore, a band emblematic of the pop-punk scene.

From her first solo album, Petals for Armor, released in 2020, here’s a gem of a friendship song.

This track is dedicated to a longtime best friend whom Hayley met when she was 17, and with whom she has weathered personal hardships, including divorce.

A deep sense of gratitude—“something I couldn’t say until I turned 30”—is expressed with sincerity.

The sophisticated sound, tinged with art pop and funk, seems to gently envelop the bond between the two.

It’s the perfect song to listen to while looking back on the journey you’ve shared with a cherished friend who stood by you through difficult times.