The 5 Best Songs About Friendship
Life isn't perfect. However, having a true friend by your side makes the tough days a little easier. Your friends are there for you when you're feeling low and when you're flying high. They are your biggest supporters when you are doing well and your therapists in times when you could be doing better. These are friends who are there for you no matter what.
Ready to celebrate your best friend and the love you have for one another? We have listed down 5 of the most iconic songs about friendship. Our top picks include:
You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman
Count on Me by Bruno Mars
You've Got a Friend by James Taylor
Thank You for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold
I’m Only Me When I’m with You by Taylor Swift
The 5 Best Songs about Friendship
Here are the top 5 friendship songs to listen to when you are missing your best friend, curating a playlist for them, or simply enjoying each other's company.
With National Friendship Day coming up in August, show your best friend how much you love them with these sweet songs about friendship!
1. You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman
Randy Newman has been writing songs since 1961. However, his most popular to date is "You've Got a Friend in Me," – the theme song for the Toy Story movie franchise.
This song is about a very special kind of friendship. The kind of friendship where you know another person will be there for you no matter what, and they won't ask any questions or make any judgments.
The late motivational speaker Jim Rohn once spoke about the kind of friend you could call up in the middle of the night from the cell of a foreign jail where you had been unjustly accused of a crime you had not committed, and that friend would instantly get on a plane without asking any questions and not rest until they had you acquitted of the charges and brought you home safe again.
This is exactly the kind of friendship Newman talks about in his song when he writes,
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles
From your nice warm bed
You just remember what your old pal said
Boy, you've got a friend in me
Yeah, you've got a friend in me
2. Count on Me by Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars's "Count on Me" was released in 2010 on Doo-Wops & Hooligans – the artist's debut album. The song is simple and cheery but gets to the heart of what it truly means to be a friend.
The message behind this song is that no matter where two friends are in the world or no matter how much trouble they're in, they can always depend on one another for anything at any time. When Bruno Mars sings,
"You can count on me like one two three, I'll be there.
And I know when I need it I can count on you like four three two, you'll be there.
Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah",
All you think about is the different kinds of friendships you have and how fortunate you are to have those kinds of friendships.
The lyrics of the song are so powerful that they can bring joy to anyone who listens to it. They give out a strong message that you'll always have a friend by your side, and you'll always have someone you can depend on to help you out when you need it.
The song also makes you think of your friends reassuring you and comforting you whenever you're feeling low at any point. All in all, Count on Me reminds you that you're never alone and that your friends are always there for you, which is truly one of the best feelings you can ever experience.
3. You’ve Got a Friend by James Taylor
The single “You’ve Got A Friend” was released in 1971. It was a part of Taylor’s third album titled “Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon.” The song was first written and sung by the well-known American singer Carole King the same year. Carole’s version was part of her iconic 1971 album titled “Tapestry.” Nevertheless, it didn’t become as popular as Taylor’s cover.
The premise of “You’ve Got a Friend” is true friendship. It talks about how a dependable friend can help a person move through life smoothly. In the song, James Taylor provides his unconditional support and love to a friend while giving them the assurance that he'll always be there for them when they call.
The lyrics of the song are about platonic devotion. The love for someone else is so powerful that you would do anything for them. Even though this kind of love is typically expressed in romantic ways about amorous relationships, the song focuses on friendship over other things.
As the artist acknowledges that people can abandon and hurt a person if they let them, he assures his friend that even in their darkest moments, he will come immediately and help them out. As the saying goes, the artist promises to be this person's genuine friend by acting as such in their most challenging times.
In today's age of divisions and online vitriol across almost every front, it is wonderful to listen to a song about selfless behavior and enduring friendship.
You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend
4. Thank You for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold
"Thank You For Being a Friend" was written and initially released as a single by the musician Andrew Gold in 1978. In this song, Gold sings about a friend who has been a tireless cheerleader, a selfless supporter and an unfailing rouser of spirit for several years. However, he doesn’t just emphasize the importance of friendship. Rather, he makes it clear that gratitude for the relationship is equally important.
Thank you for being a friend
Traveled down a road and back again
Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidant
“Thank You for Being a Friend” gives thanks multiple times, with Gold declaring that he is “not ashamed” to do so, delivering the most genuine tribute to his confidant and pal’s companionship.
In 1985, NBC repurposed the song for the premiere of The Golden Girls, replacing Gold with the female singer Cindy Fee. With lyrics revolving around a friendship that stands the test of time, the song is highly appropriate for the TV show:
And when we both get older
With walking canes and hair of gray
Have no fear, even though it's hard to hear
I will stand real close and say,
"Thank you for being a friend."
5. I'm Only Me When I'm With You by Taylor Swift
Do you have that one friend with whom you can really be yourself? This song is exactly about that!
Released in 2006, "I'm Only Me When I'm With You" by Taylor Swift is a tribute to true friendship. It's about the feeling of having someone with whom you can let your hair down and be your true self and share all your dreams and secrets. When you are around this person, it doesn’t matter what you do because they know you inside and out, and you can just spend time together with them without worrying about being perfect.
I'm only up when you're not down
Don't wanna fly if you're still on the ground
It's like no matter what I do
Well, you drive me crazy half the time
The other half, I'm only trying
To let you know that what I feel is true
And I'm only me when I'm with you
Last Few Words
Friendships can enrich your life in many ways. Good friends help you get to know yourself better and challenge you to become a better version of yourself. They encourage you to keep going when times get tough and celebrate your victories and successes with you. Having friends to support you through the tough times can make unimaginable difficult situations seem more tolerable.
But that’s not all! Having solid friends can also make your life more fun, enjoyable, and exciting. You get to share the beautiful journey of life with the people you love, who can enrich your everyday experiences.
Given how friends enrich and improve our lives, it is imperative that we celebrate them and show them how thankful we are to have them in our lives. And what better way to tell them how much you mean to them than to share beautiful songs about friendship with them. So, what are you waiting for? Send the five songs listed in this article to your best friend and tell them how important they are to you!
