A lovely friendship song

[Western Music] Bright friendship songs: Introducing up-tempo and hype tracks

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

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.

[Western Music] Bright Friendship Songs: Introducing Upbeat and Hype Tracks (91–100)

Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira

Tomohisa Yamashita, Kazuya Kamenashi, Shuuji to Akira, Seishun Amigo

Seishun Amigo Shuuji and Akira

It’s a classic friendship song that’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when you sing it at karaoke with friends.

It brings back memories of those middle and high school days when you felt like you could do anything with your friends, so listening to it or singing it together takes you right back to that student mindset.

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Stand By MeBen E. King

Ben E. King – Stand By Me (Audio)

Stand By MeBen E. King

When it comes to friendship songs in Western music, this is the one that comes to mind for many people, right? It was the theme song for the film Stand by Me.

If you’re worn out with the May blues and need a breather, this nostalgic tune is perfect for calming your mind.

It might also be nice to reach out to an old friend.

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[Western Music] Bright Friendship Songs: Introducing Upbeat and Hype Tracks (101–110)

Somebody To You ft. Demi LovatoThe Vamps

The Vamps – Somebody To You ft. Demi Lovato

Somebody To You ft. Demi LovatoThe Vamps

A friendship song with exhilarating accompaniment and The Vamps’ signature clear vocals that gently resonate in your heart—something you’ll want to listen to with friends after school.

It’s sung with feelings directed toward someone special, making it a track that captures youth, perfect for humming on the way home or singing together at karaoke.

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