What Are the Best Songs About Friendship? Your 2014-2024 Guide

Searching for songs about friendship? Take a peek at our curated list of best friend songs over the last 10 years.

You know you're officially becoming BFFs when you start making playlists together. There's nothing cuter and more personal than collaborating on a compilation, or curating a selection of top tunes for your best pal to enjoy. 

Music plays a key role in our lives and relationships, setting the soundtrack for life's key moments, milestones and memories. Whether you're preparing for a summertime road trip, building a deeper connection with a digital friend or looking for a creative way to show a pal you care, shared music is essential. 

And what would a BFF playlist be without a few bangers about genuine friends? Here's our list of the best friendship-defining songs over the past decade, listed by genre and events, to share with your bestie. 

Why Is Music So Important for Friendships?

Everyone has their own music tastes, often originating from experiences, culture and our individuality. Music can carry important messages, often setting the vibe for a good time with our favorite people. 

What's more, friendships are built on common ground. Our musical taste plays a key role in defining shared interests, whether you listen to the same jams as your BFF or collectively draw a line at niche jazz-rock-meets-math-metal combos. 

For many, musical composition has a fascinating way of letting us express emotions and fearlessly unleash our karaoke skills, allowing us to sink into our vulnerabilities and create the soundtrack to unforgettable shared moments. Plus, in a digital environment, sharing tunes opens exciting new discussions and deepens reciprocal connections.

Best Songs for Friendship: By Genre

Here's a round-up of the most mind-blowing songs to celebrate friendship — regardless of your and your bestie's favorite genres! Add these to your playlist and bask in the good vibes of a heart-warming friendship song. 

Pop: “It's Nice To Have a Friend” by Taylor Swift (2019)

Through its dreamy, minimalistic sound Taylor Swift's “It's Nice To Have a Friend” encapsulates the simplicity and warmth of friendship. The song is an ode to lifelong connections narrated through a soft melody and nursery rhyme-like vibes, featuring lyrics that celebrate childhood bonds and the enduring nature of adult friendships, such as: "Twenty questions, we tell the truth. You've been stressed out lately? Yeah, me too."

Like many of her other hits, Taylor Swift's reputation for capturing human connections resonates within the music. Unlike many of her upbeat energy-forward songs, the piece is great for mellow, reflective moments when you want to celebrate trust and reciprocity with a close friend. 

Rock: “Bright Lights” by The Killers (2024)

Bringing their signature rock anthem energy to “Bright Lights,” The Killers provide a fitting theme song for weathering life's challenges with a true friend. With a catchy chorus and a vibrant instrumental backdrop, the song embodies a communal feel — great for weekend listening or empowering those we love. 

The Killers drive momentum throughout the song, inspiring us to cherish those who light up our lives and amplifying the emotional depth of our camaraderie. 

Folk: “True Blue” by boygenius (2023)

Want to convey the quiet strength of unconditional loyalty and support to your friends? Go for boygenius's “True Blue.” With bare-to-the-bones instrumentation and expressive lyrics, like “I can't hide from you like I hide from myself,” this folky track begets the musical equivalent of saying “I feel seen,” in a much more artistic and powerful way. 

Personal narratives add authenticity to the song, making it a moving reminder of friendships that feel like they're part of the fam. This also makes it a great talking point with an old or new friend. Folk music has always held storytelling at its core. Combined with the softness of “True Blue,” this is a hit that'll resonate on a deeply personal level. 

Soul: “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth (2015)

First, can we talk about Charlie Puth's profound and soulful voice? How can you not sink into the grounding melodies of this song? Second, Wiz Khalifa's vulnerable lyrics emphasize the blessing of a true friendship that withstands physical distance, in an ode that would give even Whitney Houston a reason to smile. 

“See You Again” blends soul and hip-hop elements into an homage to the bittersweetness of saying goodbye. But we're totally not judging if you're just saying goodbye until your next scheduled video chat. 

Country: “Gonna Be Me (The Friendship Song)” By O.A.R., DJ Premier, Brandy Watt (2024)

“Gonna Be Me” blends warm country tones with a fresh, modern and upbeat sound, in a shout-out to friendship. The piece merges the unique styles of each contributor, in many ways mirroring that a true friendship is greater than the sum of its parts. 

An uplifting melody and themes like “Who's gonna call you when you ain't heard nothing but silence in the wind,” make it ideal for backyard gatherings and casual hangs. And, let's be real: Country music is well-known for its storytelling tradition, reinforcing messages of showing up for our friends no matter what. 

Metal: "I Will Build You a Rome" by Cain's Offering (2015)

If you and your bestie bond over power metal, “I Will Build You a Rome” is the ultimate song to send their way to show you care. With epic guitars, soaring vocals and the intensity you experience when you know you've got one another's backs, Cain's Offering delivers a pledge of loyalty and strength. 

Let's just say this song runs deeper than surface level. Fairly typical of metal music, which conveys raw emotions, this is the ideal song to send to an amigo you'd go to the ends of the world for. 

Greatest Friendship Songs: By Situation

Music often evokes strong feelings for many people. We've all got those treasured songs that transport us back to a time when we experienced profound connection, whether we were celebrating or in need of emotional support. With the right tune for any situation, we can deepen friendship — day or night — and curate memories that last for a lifetime. 

Road Trips: “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone (2024)

Benson Boone's “Beautiful Things” could be coined as the anthem for 2024. With a slow, melodic start that shapes into an intense and heartfelt chorus, this is an excellent roady theme song to share with your best buds. 

The core pull factor for this tune is its relatability. Boone sings “Don't take these beautiful things that I've got” — a powerful message we can all get on board with. Coupled with its universal pop appeal, this is a playlist staple for real friends exploring new destinations together. 

Milestone Celebrations: “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014)

Coming in from the King of Cool himself, there are few other songs that could make us feel more celebrated than "Uptown Funk." Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars's collaboration bridges soulful disco-pop and hip-hop into an electric vibe that could get people busting out their moves and laughing together. 

From birthdays to weddings, promotions to graduations or just to cheer on a digital friend's achievements over video chat, “Uptown Funk” has all the appeal and energy to make it a milestone to remember with your BFF. 

Night Out: “Friends We Won't Forget” by Brent Morgan (2024)

Want to capture the eternal magic of nights out with an old friend? Morgan's narrative songwriting ("Here's to nights we won't remember with friends we won't forget") collides with pop-rock vibes creating a nostalgic yet lively backdrop for meaningful toasts and group celebrations. 

This recent release strikes a balance between fun and reflection, reminding friends to hold on to special moments and transform friendships into lifelong bonds. 

Night In: “Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish (2024)

Billie's right: Birds of a feather should stick together. With a dreamy energy, a gentle tempo almost reminiscent of the early 2000s and a chord progression that combines the lighter elements of friendship with more profound depth, Eilish builds an atmosphere for deep conversations — or enjoying the simple warmth of each other's company. 

If you're talking with the girls or connecting with someone in faraway lands, this indie-folk track is like a warm hug in musical form, making it essential for night-in vibes. 

Breakup: “Good As Hell” by Lizzo (2019) 

Breakups are never fun, but they can be a whole lot easier with some genuine friends and a teaspoon of Lizzo's diva attitude. For the ultimate confidence booster that organically summons your biggest cheerleaders in life, this song celebrates self-love, resilience and moving forward with the right people by your side. 

“Kick off your shoes, gotta take a deep breath, time to focus on you,” is enough to remind anyone that they don't have to move through life's challenges alone: The best friendship, day after day, is right beside you. 

Bond With Your Digital Besties Over Music

Music transcends time and place — as do friendships built on one-to-one video chat platforms, like Azar. Join Azar to vibe with new friends who share your music tastes or bond over album drops from your shared faves. Make powerful new connections around the globe and take your camaraderie deeper by talking about music and amicable sentiments from these winning songs about friendship. 

After all, life wouldn't be the same without sharing it with real friends.

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