[Western Music] Bright friendship songs: Introducing up-tempo and hype tracks
There are plenty of Western songs that celebrate friendship.
You’ll find songs about same-gender friendships, friendships between men and women, childhood friends, and even friendships that span generations.
The lyrics range from those that bring back fun memories to ones so moving they can make you cry.
From among the many friendship-themed Western songs, this article will focus on tracks with a bright, uplifting vibe.
Some are up-tempo, so just listening should put you in a good mood.
But if you listen while reading the lyrics and their translations, I think you’ll enjoy them even more.
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[Western Music] Bright Friendship Songs: Introducing Upbeat and Hype Tracks (71–80)
Cheering songShonan no Kaze
It’s a passionate male friendship song that’s quintessentially Shonan no Kaze.
Shonan no Kaze is a four-man reggae group consisting of RED RICE, Wakadanna, SHOCK EYE, and HAN-KUN.
They formed in 2002 and made their major debut in 2003.
Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty FriendArctic Monkeys
After Oasis split up, the rock band carrying the torch for the UK alongside groups like Coldplay is Arctic Monkeys.
This band’s hallmark is fast-paced songs whose appeal lies in developments that ignore conventional melody.
Their relentless drive is arguably unmatched among rock bands.
You’ve Got A FriendBilly Crawford feat. Nikki Gil
It’s a song about friendship that can also sound like a sweet love song that tightens your chest when you listen to it.
I don’t know the lyrics, so this is my own interpretation, but it seems like a song about the balance between romantic love and friendship between a man and a woman.
I’m sure many people have felt this way.
Friend hospitalNada Surf
True to indie guitar rock, it’s a friendship song with a touch of heartfelt emotion.
Medium-tempo tracks are this band’s forte, so you can listen to this one with confidence.
Even pop lovers who aren’t rock fans are sure to enjoy it.
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1The Flaming Lips
Finally, we have a wonderfully weird band that America can be proud of.
They started out as a garage rock outfit, and now they release works that ignore genres altogether.
Personally, I think this song is their best; it portrays the battle and friendship between a robot and Yoshimi (a human).
FriendsThe Police
The British rock band led by Sting is The Police.
At the time, they enjoyed idol-like popularity, but as time has passed, we can properly recognize how musically accomplished they were.
This song, too, may seem like an unusual pop tune at first glance, yet it still conveys their own message.
i’ll be your friendBright Eyes
It’s like a prime example of a new friendship song.
Bright Eyes has a very distinctive voice, and once you hear this, you’ll never forget it.
He’s also extremely prolific and has released many songs, making him an artist you’ll sometimes want to binge-listen to.