43 Best Friendship Songs That Celebrate Your BFF
Get ready to make a playlist your besties will love.
Spending quality time with your friends is one of your favorite things to do, and the right songs set the mood for the fun you're bound to have with your BFFs. Soothing lo-fi videos on YouTube help everyone focus when you're hosting a late-night study sesh. You can rock out to fun, upbeat anthems when your best friends tag along for a road trip during your school breaks. No matter the occasion, you can celebrate just how much your friends mean to you with the right song.
Classics hits from Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Demi Lovato serve as the ultimate friendship theme song. Does your squad ride or die like Eleven, Will, Lucas, and Dustin in Stranger Things? You can celebrate the adventures you've had together with a blast from your favorite decade in the past. Is your best friend's birthday coming up? You can use lyrics from the Friends theme song as the perfect caption for their b-day shout-out on Instagram. From rap hits to iconic pop bops, you can celebrate your favorite people with a dynamic soundtrack that fits your vibe, no matter what you and your besties are up to.
Are you ready to create the ultimate friendship playlist in honor of your BFFs? Ahead, find 43 songs about friendship that help you celebrate your faves.
"Count on Me" by Bruno Mars
This song is all about being their for your rid-or-die, no matter what.
"Jumpin' Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child
Who needs an S.O. when you have the best squad on the planet? Grab your besties and hit the dance floor whenever this song comes on shuffle!
"Crazy Kids" by Kesha
If you and your BFFs love letting your freak flags fly, no matter what anyone thinks, then this is the jam for y'all.
"Best Friend" by Brandy
In an interview with Billboard, Brandy shared this song is actually about her brother and fellow musician, Ray J. It's a good reminder that your family CAN be your best friends.
"For Good" from Wicked
This song from the hit Broadway musical (and soon-to-be two-part movie!) will make you want to hug your bestie ASAP when you hear it. "For Good" is the perfect anthem for any set of friends who have been changed for the better because of their friendship.
"Boys From Back Home" by Scotty McCreery
The American Idol winner's song is about him and his childhood best friends who are all still BFFs, no matter where life takes them. Once you and your friends finish high school, you may not see your besties as often anymore, but that doesn't mean you're not still going to be super close. You may just have to hit up the group chat or FaceTime more if some of the squad moves away.
"Started From the Bottom" by Drake
If you've been friends with someone for a loooong time, then you know y'all have gone through some major changes in life over the years. Take a moment to be proud of all you've accomplished so far and how much more you will do in life!
"I'll Be There For You" by The Rembrandts
We couldn't have a list about the best friendship songs without including the Friends theme song!
"Always Be Together" by Little Mix
No matter where you and the squad end up in life, your friendship will always be there.
"Anytime You Need a Friend" by Mariah Carey
The explanation is all there in the song title. A true friend is there for you when it matters most.
"Young London" by Angels & Airwaves
When the chorus hits — "Suit up, boys / Let's ride, it's the weekend / Get down, girls / And dance with your best friend" — you'll want your BFFs by your side on the dance floor.
"Find Out Who Your Friends Are" by Tracy Lawrence with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Even if country music isn't really your jam, this song has such a great message about what it truly means to be a good friend. Once you find a loyal friend, hold onto them tightly!
"Hey Girl" by Lady Gaga and Florence Welch
Lady Gaga and Florence Welch know that women need to be there for each other and there's no better song that says that than this track.
"Long Live" by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's "Long Live" is the perfect track for when you feel like you're on top of the world with your best friends on your side. Whether you just aced your math test or you just graduated together, this song is for all the big wins in your life.
"Good As Hell" by Lizzo
"Good As Hell" is the ultimate friendship anthem. It's the perfect song for a friend who's going through a breakup and needs a reminder that they're a baddie.
"We R Who We R" by Kesha
If you're the type of friends that literally don't care about what other people think, then this Kesha throwback is your jam.
"The Great Escape" by Boys Like Girls
This song is all about having that one ultimate night together and making the most of all the time that you have left.
"Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton
The song is all about doing whatever it takes to come out on top and how having your friends will always bring you there.
"Burn This City" by Cartel
In their song, "Burn This City", Cartel sings about making the most with your friends, despite what others might think or say about you.
"Making the Most of the Night" by Carly Rae Jepsen
Sometimes, your BFF might be having a totally bad day. But at least you're there to cheer them up just like how Carly does in this awesome track.
Jasmine Gomez is the lifestyle and commerce editor at Women’s Health, where she tests and writes about the best products across home, sleep, travel, and more. She holds an MA in digital journalism and has contributed to other outlets including Seventeen, Teen Vogue, MamásLatinas, Bustle, and more. When not shopping online, she enjoys cooking, dance cardio workouts, karaoke, and traveling to places with palm trees.
Jasmine Washington is an Assistant Editor at Seventeen, where she covers celebrity news, beauty, lifestyle, and more. For the past decade, she has worked for media outlets, including BET, MadameNoire, VH1, and many others, where she used her voice to tell stories across various verticals. Follow her on Instagram.
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