[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 (31–40)
FRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-Marie
It’s a song about being confessed to by a childhood friend, getting followed around, and firmly rejecting him by saying we can’t be more than friends—let’s just stay friends from now on.
May is when you’ve gotten used to a new environment and feel like starting something new, but choosing to maintain the status quo in a relationship might also be a courageous decision.
FriendsElton John
It’s not widely known that Elton John did the soundtrack for the film Friends—Paul and Michelle, which was especially popular in Japan.
The theme song became a minor hit in the United States at the time, but the soundtrack was later discontinued.
It wasn’t released on CD until 1992.
Count On MeBruno Mars
A country-style song about friendship.
It was released as a radio single in Australia and New Zealand, reaching No.
19 and No.
13 respectively.
It also entered the top ten on the singles charts in Austria, Portugal, and Spain.
The track was used in an advertisement for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
For GoodGlee
If you’re looking for a friendship song from a musical to perform at a school or cultural festival, I recommend the duet sung by the two witches in Wicked, a staple of Shiki Theatre Company as well.
The version covered by the cast of the TV series Glee is especially moving, symbolizing the friendship between a spotlight-loving girl and a gay boy.
Stand By MeOasis
If you’re looking for a Western friendship song to perform with your band at a school festival, how about this classic by Oasis? While the lyrics express feelings toward the singer’s mother, the words that say “I’ll be by your side” are also perfect for conveying friendship among your mates.
[Western Music] Bright friendship songs: Introducing up-tempo and hype tracks (41–50)
This Is MeKeala Settle & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
To you who are feeling down with the May blues, I’m sending a song to lift your spirits.
No matter how hurt you are, the powerful lyric “This is me!” leaves a lasting impression.
This track was the lead single from the film The Greatest Showman—a powerful friendship anthem that celebrates the bonds among companions.
Anytime You Need A FriendMariah Carey
Mariah Carey scored a huge hit with her cover of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There,” and “Anytime You Need a Friend” is similarly a friendship-themed song.
It’s a good track, but as a single it underperformed for her and missed the top ten.