10 BEST FRIEND SONGS
Some of the best friend songs have been written about love, but not all love has to be romantic — we've found songs that really nail that special bond between singers and their BFFs. These friend songs, including tracks fromBruno Mars and Demi Lovato, are a great way to tell your awesome best friend just how much you care.
'True Friend'
Miley Cyrus (as Hannah Montana)
'True Friend' by Miley Cyrus (as her alter ego Hannah Montana) is a friend song about keeping each other grounded and being there no matter what. Cyrus sings about second chances and being there through the ups and downs because being a good friend is more than just being there for the good times — it's about the bad times, too.
'Hold You Down'
Jennifer Lopez Feat. Fat Joe
If you've got a pal that goes way back and has known you longer than anyone else, Jennifer Lopez's 'Hold You Down' (featuring fellow Bronx native Fat Joe) is a friend song that's totally for you. In it, Lopez sings about a friend that's been with her since before she was somebody. No matter what changes we go through, there's always that one friend that's been there from day one.
'Gift of a Friend'
Demi Lovato
In Demi Lovato's song from Disney's 'Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure' movie, she sings a delightful song about how life is so much better with friends. Regardless of the good times and the bad — no matter what your ambitions are or the roads you take — having a friend by your side makes everything easier. Lovato likely knows this first hand, since she's maintained solid friendships with buddies like Selena Gomez through some really dark times.
'Graduation (Friends Forever)'
Vitamin C
The official graduation song for countless high schools in the early millennium, Vitamin C's 'Graduation (Friends Forever)' is a sweet pop song about a major milestone in life (graduating), and remembering all the times we've shared with our friends over the years. We may grow up and move on, but we'll never leave those friends (or those memories) behind.
'I'll Be There for You'
The Rembrandts
No one can forget this classic friend song staple from the '90s — 'I'll Be There For You' by the Rembrandts was used (appropriately!) as the theme song for the hit sitcom 'Friends.' The lyrics talk about our worst moments, being tired of work, having a bad day or a crummy love life. But no matter what, your friends are always there for you because you've been there for them in their most trying of moments, too.
'Umbrella'
Rihanna
Rihanna's breakout hit isn't exactly about protective weather gear. 'Umbrella,' like a few other songs on this countdown, is about sticking with your friend through great times as well as the rougher moments. Rihanna sings, “Now that it's raining more than ever / Know that we'll still have each other / You can stand under my umbrella.” It's a sweet sentiment about one friend sharing her strength when the other one is in a time of weakness.
'Count on Me'
Bruno Mars
“Find out what we're made of / When we're called to help our friends in need,” sings Bruno Mars in 'Count on Me,' a friend song about being there for your buddies no matter what, even if your pal is “stuck in the middle of the sea.” When your friends are in trouble — big or small — you'll do what you can to help and see them through. Bruno definitely knows a thing or two about this, since he has a loyal pair of friends in his Smeezington songwriting partners.
'My Same'
Adele
The soulful Brit sings about a different kind of friendship in 'My Same,' and at first listen it sounds like it could be about a boyfriend. Instead, this friend song is a touching tribute to Adele's best friend, Laura. 'My Same' is about being friends with someone who is different from you, and that magical way we can find meaningful friendship once we look past the surface to something deeper.
'Anytime You Need a Friend'
Mariah Carey
A friend song about the true love that exists between two chums, Mariah Carey's 'Anytime You Need a Friend' asserts that it doesn't matter if your best friend is far away or right next door, that love is powerful enough to keep you connected. You may feel alone, but as Carey sings, “Love will be there / To guide you home.” Your mom was right — home is totally where the heart is.
Motown
'I'll Be There'
The Jackson 5
'I'll Be There' by The Jackson 5 is the best friend song ever made — was there any doubt? Young Michael and his brothers always had a knack for sweetly and innocently singing songs that were wiser than their young years, but 'I'll Be There' is a song you can understand at any age. The boys sing “Just call my name and I'll be there” because that's what friendship is — being there for each other, always.
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