Top Songs about Friendship
Friendship holds a very-special place in our lives. Some of us, even from a young age, find ourselves closer to our buddies than we are to our own family members. And as we age, our faithful companions become even more vital to our emotional well-being. Indeed recent studies have revealed that many, if not most people are closer than their BFF than they are to their spouse. However, we, not being poetically-inclined, may not know the best words to relay the appropriate feelings to our besties. But thankfully some of our favorite musicians have been able to encapsulate such emotions in song.
So without further ado, we present to you below some of the greatest songs ever written about friendship.
BEST FRIEND BY BRANDY
This song by Brandy was written by Keith Crouch and Glenn McKinney. The track was released in 1995 on herself titled album ‘Brandy’. This song, whose central theme is on great friendship, sees Brandy taking about the love and support she gets from her friend and promises to be there for her too.
BEST FRIEND BY YOUNG THUG
Young Thug released the track ‘Best Friend’ as part of his ‘ Slime Season ‘ album in 2015. When one listens to the song and pays attention to it, they realize that he is explaining that he does not have anyone apart from himself to call best friend.
COUNT ON ME BY BRUNO MARS
‘Count On Me’ was released by Bruno Mars in the year 2010 as part of the album ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’. The song talks about how important friendship is. How good friendship involves counting on each other and supporting each other.
COUNT ON ME BY WHITNEY HOUSTON AND CECE WINANS
This song was released in 1996. In it, the narrators (Whitney and Cece) talk about their never ending friendship and how they are always going to be available for each other through thick and thin.
GOOD FRIEND AND A GLASS OF WINE BY LEANN RIMES
LeAnn Rimes recorded ‘Good Friend and a Glass of Wine” and released it in 2008. The song was on the album ‘Family’. She explained that the song came to her one day on a plane ride when the realization hit her that if she had a good friend and a glass of wine, her challenges at that moment would have been easier to deal with.
HELP! BY THE BEATLES
The song ‘Help!’ was released by The Beatles in 1965. It was on the album ‘Help!’. John Lennon, who was part of the group, explained that the song was truly a cry for help. He explained that he was happy that he knew that he needed help and was not in denial.
I TURN TO YOU BY CHRISTINA AGUILERA
‘I Turn To You’, written by Diane Warren and sang by Christina Aguilera, was released in the year 2000. The song talks about deep friendship. It talks about having someone to turn to. And accordingly, Christina sings about turning to this friend no matter what she goes through in her life.
I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU BY THE REMBRANDTS
The Rembrandts, an American duo, released this song on their ‘L.P’ album in the year 1995. The lyrics are about a person assuring a friend who is having challenges and in a bad state that they will be there for them no matter what happens.
LEAN ON ME BY BILL WITHERS
This classic by Bill Withers was released in 1972. Bill wrote the song when he moved from his hometown to the big city of Los Angeles. In L.A., he realized that he missed his community and their love and care.
MY BEST FRIEND BY WEEZER
Weezer’s ‘My Best Friend’ centers on loving a true friend and giving them an assurance that no one can take their place.
MY OLD FRIEND BY TIM MCGRAW
Tim McGraw’s 2005 song titled ‘My Old Friend’ centers on loss. It is about a person losing a friend they have shared so much time and memories with. He also seems to be apologizing for being distant after sometime.
SEE YOU AGAIN BY WIZ KHALIFA
American rapper Wiz Khalifa released this track in 2015 as part of the project ‘Furious 7 : Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’. Charlie Puth was featured on the track. It was also on the ‘Nine Track Mind’ album. The song was made as a tribute after the death of Paul Walker.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND BY ANDREW GOLD
This song was written and sang by Andrew Gold. He released it from his ‘All This and Heaven Too’ album in 1978. In addition to dealing with the topic of friendship, the song also centers on thanksgiving. The singer talks about being grateful to his friend and assuring this friend that he will always be there for him.
THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR BY DIONNE WARWICK
Dionne Warwick released this classic in 1985. The singer talks about encouraging a friend to remember that when the other is not around, they have their memories to rely on. This friend promises to always be there for the other.
‘TRUE COLORS BY CYNDI LAUPER
‘True Colors’ is without a doubt one of Cyndi Lauper’s biggest hits. However, she did not write it. It was composed by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. Billy wrote the song regarding his mother but he was unable to release it before dying.
WANNABE BY THE SPICE GIRLS
This song from the album ‘Spice’ was released in 1996. “Wannabe” is all about friendship and love. The narrator tells someone to forget her past if he wants to be with her and to get to know her friends. This seems to mean they all have to be friends for it to work.
WE CAN’T STOP BY MILEY CYRUS
American musician Miley Cyrus released this song in 2013 from her ‘Bangerz’ album. The song according to the singer is for her fans who continuously believe in her and don’t stop no matter what they hear or see. Definitely a great song about an unbreakable bond between two!
YOU’RE MY BEST FRIEND BY QUEEN
This song by Queen was released in 1976. It was on the album ‘A Night at the Opera’. The song was written by John Deacon about his wife. He talks about her being his best friend and how she makes him feel. He promises to be there for her forever.
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME BY RANDY NEWMAN
‘You’ve got a Friend in Me’ was written and performed by Randy Newman. It was released in 1996. The song is based on very good friendship where one assures the other they’ll never judge them but be there for them unconditionally.
