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[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.

Playlist

[Western Music] Bright friendship songs: Introducing up-tempo and hype tracks
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1eastI’ve Got A FriendMaggie RogersA heartwarming song that expresses deep gratitude for friendship
2eastFriend Song311Song of Hope and Friendship of Three Eleven
3eastYou’ve Got a FriendCarole KingA classic song that sings of friendship and unconditional love, encouraging people
4eastFriend of MineClarence Clemons & Jackson BrowneRefreshing music with an impressive saxophone
5eastBest Day of My LifeAmerican AuthorsA song for parties where everyone sings together and gets hyped
6eastRaise Your GlassP!nkAn anthem for those off the mainstream, a song to restore confidence
7eastShout Out to My ExLittle MixEven if you’re heartbroken, you’ll be okay as long as you have friends! To my ex-boyfriend...
8eastMy FriendsStereophonicsThis is the friendship-driven rock so many people have been waiting for...
9eastMy Friends Over YouNew Found GloryI got my heart broken right before Golden Week…
10eastWannabeSpice GirlsThe debut of the Spice Girls, known to all...
11eastReal FriendsKanye WestIn a word, it's a splendid piece. When you listen to it normally, it's monotonous...
12north_eastLoser Like MeGleeA bright friendship song, rhythmic and captivating
13north_eastMy FriendsGroove ArmadaThe power of music that walks together with friends
14south_eastI’ll Be There For YouThe RembrandtsThe theme song of the popular TV show Friends
15south_eastAll For OneThe Stone RosesThe reunited Stone Roses are “all as one…
16south_eastyou’ve got a friend in meRandy NewmanWhen it comes to famous Western songs that evoke a sense of friendship, P—
17north_eastGeronimoSheppardA translucent singing voice, like a refreshing breeze blowing…
18south_eastFriendsWhy Don’t WeA song about partying with friends by Why Don’t We
19south_eastTrue.FriendHannah MontanaThe teenage years, when friendship matters most…
20north_eastMy FriendGroove ArmadaGroove Armada is niche and too...
21south_eastBest FriendJason MrazA heartwarming song that expresses gratitude and feelings for friendship
22south_eastCome TogetherEchosmithA refreshing friendship song sung by a four-sibling band...
23eastMy Friend Will Be Meof MontrealWhen it comes to a pop song by a rock band, the perfo...
24eastTogetherElla Eyre“It’s okay, it’s okay, let’s go together,” the lyrics sing…
25eastBack HomeAndy GrammerA musical work that sings about the importance of friends
26eastOath ft. Becky GCher LloydCher Lloyd and Becky G collaborated...
27eastFrom now onHugh Jackman & The Greatest Showman EnsembleIn the movie The Greatest Showman, the protagonist...
28eastThe greatest show (Reprise)Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle, Zac Efron, Zendaya & The Greatest Showman EnsembleTo you who are feeling down with the May blues, the movie “G…
29eastBest FriendFoster The PeopleFoster The People’s rebellious pop song
30eastPopular Song ft. Ariana GrandeMIKAThe musical that portrays the friendship of two witches "…
31eastIf I Didn’t Have YouBilly Crystal & John GoodmanWhen it comes to famous Western songs that evoke a sense of friendship, P—
32eastFri-end?Kate NashA classic song that sings of friendship’s pitfalls
33eastAll The StarsKendrick Lamar & SZAIn 2018, the film that became a worldwide blockbuster...
34eastThere is Power in a UnionBilly BraggIt became the theme song for the film “Pride (Pride: The Movie)”...
35eastAmerican DreamMKTOMKTO’s music videos are always about the two of them’s friendship…
36eastFRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-MarieI was confessed to by my childhood friend, a boy, and now he keeps following me around...
37eastFriendsElton JohnThe film “Friends: Po…” was particularly popular in Japan.
38eastCount On MeBruno MarsAn inspiring song about friendship
39eastFor GoodGleeA musical to be performed at a school culture festival or campus festival...
40eastStand By MeOasisAt a school culture festival or campus festival, performing Western songs with a band...
41eastThis Is MeKeala Settle & The Greatest Showman EnsembleFor you who are feeling down with the May blues, here’s a little pick‑me‑up…
42eastAnytime You Need A FriendMariah CareyMariah Carey covered/recorded the Jackson 5’s “I’…
43eastThat’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)Dionne WarwickHymn to Friendship! Bacharach’s timeless classic echoes in the heart
44eastFriendsElton JohnElton John’s masterpieces and their flowing tones
45eastTongue TiedGrouploveA friendship song that livens up culture festivals and school festivals, and...
46eastAll My FriendsLCD SoundsystemLCD music, acclaimed as a masterpiece of 2007
47eastBad BloodNAONao's classic that sings about childhood friendship
48eastFall Back DownRancidA Rancid song that sings of brotherhood in difficult times
49eastBridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&GarfunkelA timeless anthem of friendship, an unchanging bond
50eastJust FriendsThe KinksA heart-touching masterpiece that portrays the purity of friendship
51eastAn deiner Seite (ich bin da)Tokio HotelA song of determination to help family and friends
52eastWake up, world.WarA unique song with a reggae vibe
53eastAll About Ust.A.T.u.A song that sings of friendship and togetherness
54eastBest FriendBrandyA heartwarming song that touches on the warmth of friends
55eastTwo of a KindCast
Two of a KindCast
A heartwarming song that celebrates friendship, a classic by CAST
56eastBest FriendsCity HighA soul hip-hop track that celebrates friendship
57eastThat’s What Friends Are ForDionne WarwickA heartwarming masterpiece that sings of friendship
58eastMe & My GirlsFifth HarmonyA song that sings about fun times spent with friends
59eastI’ll Be ThereJess GlynneDeliver hope to people through songs filled with friendship
60eastFriendsJody WatleyA refreshing New Jack Swing friendship song
61eastCoolJonas BrothersAn exhilarating track by the Jonas Brothers that lifts your mood
62eastOath of TwoKenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks
Oath of TwoKenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks
A masterpiece that rises in emotion from a tranquil atmosphere.
63eastBest Of FriendsLenny WhiteA pleasant funk-style song that celebrates friendship
64eastFriendsMeghan TrainorA warm song that sings of Megan's friendship
65eastWhy Can’t We Be FriendsSmash MouthA heartwarming song that supports friendship and resonates with young people
66eastFriendshipTenacious DA famous song by Tenacious D that sings about friendship
67eastI’ll Be There For YouThe RembrandtsThe theme song of “Friends,” depicting friendship and youth
68eastLet me stay your friend.Todd RundgrenTodd Rundgren's classic song is impressive.
69eastNot In My LifeDaylightA fast-paced, rock-driven sound that’s so unmistakably like Western music...
70easttogether; along with; bothWANIMAVarious things from the past—hard times, moments I cried, and so on…
71eastCheering songShonan no KazeIt's a passionate male friendship song that’s very typical of Shonan no Kaze. Sho…
72eastTemptation Greets You Like Your Naughty FriendArctic MonkeysAfter Oasis disbanded, he had a complicated relationship with British rock bands like Coldplay...
73eastYou’ve Got A FriendBilly Crawford feat. Nikki GilSweet enough to make your chest tighten just by listening...
74eastFriend hospitalNada SurfIt’s got that indie guitar rock vibe—kind of moving...
75eastYoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1The Flaming LipsFinally, with the wonderfully weird band that America proudly boasts…
76eastFriendsThe PoliceThe British rock band led by Sting...
77easti’ll be your friendBright EyesIt's like a leading contender for a new friendship song. B…
78eastBest FriendB.o.BHip-hop has become more extreme in its songs and style year by year...
79eastOld FriendsEverything But The GirlA group that was hugely active in the ’80s, Eve…
80eastCome TogetherJohn Lennon
Come TogetherJohn Lennon
Let's expand a bit more on the theme of friendship, and the group of companions...
81eastAcquiesceOasisTo be precise, I think it’s a song about brotherly love, but…
82eastI Wanna Be Your BoyfriendRamonesIt’s a song about a faint first crush and friendship. This…
83eastFriend Of MineThe Notorious B.I.G.Hip-hop that values the bonds with friends
84eastOne And The SameSelena Gomez And Demi LovatoAn idol sound reminiscent of artists like Avril Lavigne...
85eastIf I sing to the sky175RWhen I listen to this song, I remember the irreplaceable ti…
86eastThank You For Being A FriendAndrew GoldThe refreshing piano sound is perfect for May...
87eastStand By MeBootstrapsBootstrap the classic song by Ben E. King...
88eastA Sky Full Of StarsColdplayColdplay parading through the streets while singing f…
89eastEverybody Wants To Love YouJapanese BreakfastEveryone wants to love you! And...
90eastTake Me HomeJess GlynneStay close to me when I’m truly hurting…
91eastTalk TonightOasisThe gentle tone of the acoustic guitar s...
92eastLandslideOh WonderPerfect for listening to in the warm May weather…
93eastMy FriendsRed Hot Chili PeppersThe acoustic guitar sound is warm...
94eastEverybody Wants To Be FamousSuperorganismEveryone wants to be famous. Strea…
95eastThese DaysTake ThatA male pop group emblematic of the 1990s. Me…
96eastSee You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz KhalifaThe seventh installment of the popular movie series, “Fast & Fur…”
97eastMy SameAdeleIt’s a song themed around true friendship. Adel…
98eastYou’re My Best FriendQueenThe song that was included on the masterpiece A Night at the Opera...
99eastYouthful AmigoShuji and AkiraA guaranteed crowd-pleaser to sing with friends at karaoke…
100eastStand By MeBen E. KingWhen it comes to friendship songs in Western music, this is the one!
101eastSomebody To You ft. Demi LovatoThe VampsRefreshing music that evokes friendship and youth