Friendship songs in Western music with great lyrics. Beautiful, moving messages that touch the heart.
A comprehensive introduction to Western friendship songs with great lyrics!
We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to the latest hits!
If you’re not familiar with English, the phrase “Western friendship songs” might not immediately click, right?
When you look up Japanese translations of Western songs, you’ll be surprised how often you discover, “Wait, this song was about friendship!?”
We’re featuring those kinds of songs this time too, so if you’re curious, be sure to check them out!
It’s also an article that music lovers can enjoy even if you simply like Western music, so it comes highly recommended for you as well!
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Friendship songs in Western music with great lyrics. Beautiful, touching messages (21–30)
FriendsMary J Blige
Mary J.
Blige, the United States’ proud and legendary singer who’s also an accomplished actress, is known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” There’s no need to reiterate her trailblazing achievements in R&B—sung with street-rooted sensibilities over hip-hop-derived beats.
This track is a classic soul number from her 2003 album Love & Life.
With her commanding vocals, layered harmonies, and gorgeous strings that lift the spirit, it feels like a hidden gem.
Starting with the question “What is a friend?”, the lyrics invite you to sit down and truly engage with the song.
True FriendMiley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has been active not only as a singer-songwriter but also as an actress.
She starred as the lead in the hugely popular series Hannah Montana, which catapulted her to explosive fame.
The song True Friend was featured in Hannah Montana.
While she now mainly releases more mysterious tracks, back then she sang pop music.
As the title suggests, the song is about the bonds of friendship.
FriendsBob James
Bob James is a quintessential artist of jazz fusion and adult contemporary—a behind-the-scenes maestro known to those in the know for composing music for TV dramas and commercials.
His tracks are consistently clean and refreshing, and “Friends” is no exception, crafted with a breezy, uplifting melody.
If you enjoy smooth jazz or adult contemporary, you’ll likely love this.
The lyrics celebrate the importance of close friendship.
F**kin’ PerfectP!nk
When it comes to P!NK, she’s a singer-songwriter known not only for her striking looks and outspoken comments, but also for her tough, big-sister persona.
The song introduced here was released in 2010 and became a global hit, not just in her home country of the United States.
Despite a title that uses words as edgy as you’d expect from P!NK, the lyrics are very serious.
It’s a message to everyone who feels life is hard, and it carries real weight precisely because it comes from P!NK, who keeps fighting while staying true to herself.
If a dear friend of yours is feeling stuck or troubled, please tell them about this song that will firmly push them forward by saying, “You’re perfect to me.”
Friend To FriendDiana Ross
Diana Ross is one of America’s most celebrated female vocalists and a leading figure in Black music.
For her, the 1980s were a period when a disco-driven direction—teamed with musicians like Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards—truly blossomed, following her long-running career that began with the Supremes.
In 1980, she released the dance classic “Upside Down” as a single, and I’d like to introduce its B-side, “Friend to Friend.” This ballad—woven with a sophisticated ensemble and a touch of melancholy in her vocals—shows Diana at her very best.
Savor the lyrics, which radiate boundless affection.
Anytime You Need A FriendMariah Carey
Mariah Carey, who is active in the English-speaking world with her high-level fake technique and whistle voice as her weapons.
Her song “Anytime You Need a Friend” is from the early period of her career.
It has a stronger soul music flavor compared to her current style.
The melody feels powerful and grand, but the lyrics express the feelings of a woman who has fallen in love with a friend.
It’s funny how the melody and lyrics don’t match at all (lol).
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.