These songs epitomize friendship goals. Welcome to MsMojo, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the songs that make us want to go hug our friends and let them know they’re the best.
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00:00Make it last forever, friendship never ends
00:04Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the songs that make us want to go hug our friends and let them know they're the best.
00:12We will still be friends forever
00:19Number 20, Friends, BTS
00:21Sung by BTS members V and Jimin, this track dives into the memories of their friendship, stretching back to their school days.
00:28I'm done, no more, we're done, we're done
00:34Reportedly, V always had Jimin's back, even stepping in to shield him from their meaner classmates.
00:40He also may have helped him break into the music scene.
00:43When the time stops, hey, smile by my side
00:49Forever, keep smiling
00:51We love how this song feels like an invitation into their bond, reminding us of those late-night
00:56remember-when chats with our own besties. It's the kind of song that makes us want to call our friends right away.
01:02Don't wanna let some people say stay, hey, you are my soulmate
01:09Little Mix tapped into a similar theme with Between Us,
01:12celebrating a friendship that endures even through their hiatus, proving some things are just forever.
01:18So here's my mind, starting from here and now, and I think I'm straight up
01:25Number 19, Umbrella, Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
01:29Few people enjoy getting caught in the rain, literally or figuratively.
01:33So I'm gonna let the rain pour, I'll be all you need and more
01:41While your friends may not always show up with an actual umbrella when you forgot yours,
01:45they can still offer you shelter from life's downpours. That's probably why
01:50this song resonated so deeply with many, becoming the ultimate song of the summer.
02:00Even the weather played along, with the summer of 2007 bringing extra rain to the UK,
02:05New Zealand, and Romania. RiRi joked that it definitely helped the song stay at number one
02:11for so long. It might have been raining more than ever in some places, but at least we could sing
02:16about how we'll always have each other while huddling under our umbrella, Ella, Ellas
02:29Number 18, My Friends, Red Hot Chili Peppers
02:33This melancholic melody captures the feeling of watching a friend go through tough times
02:38and wanting them to know you're there for them no matter what.
02:49Sometimes, all you can do is let your friend know you care, and that's enough.
02:54The singer also reminds the listener it's okay to be sad, even in a world that often tells you to
03:00just cheer up. However, they also want you to know that you don't have to face that sadness alone
03:06when you've got good friends willing to listen.
03:24It's not the only time the group has sung about friendship,
03:28but this time they blend their message with a more upbeat tempo.
03:35Number 17, Waiting on a Friend, The Rolling Stones
03:39If Pals Before Gals were a song, this would be it.
03:42While the lyrics might not be the most delicate, the sentiment behind them is actually pretty
03:54sweet. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the track talks about wanting to move past a wild
04:00lifestyle and focus on more meaningful relationships. It was a bit of a departure
04:10from the band's usual sound, but it became a hit on U.S. radio, even if Europe was a little slower
04:16to warm up to it. In the end, the song taps into something universal. Romantic love may come and go,
04:22but there's nothing quite like the bond between two great friends.
04:33Number 16, Best Friend, Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
04:38If you and your bestie need a song to go all out and dance like no one's watching,
04:42this is it. It starts with the duo throwing a figurative middle finger at toxic faux-feminists
04:52and quickly turns into a full-on celebration of each other and their friendship. It's made
04:56for girls' night, with them rapping about being totally independent, but always knowing they've
05:01got a cheerleader in each other. This song perfectly encapsulates the feeling of Saweetie's
05:09whole album. It celebrates boss, independent, tough women while empowering all who hear it.
05:15You'll want to add it to your girls' night playlist, because this is one of the best
05:19anthems for women supporting women. Number 15, See You Again, Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
05:28Few heartaches hit as hard as saying goodbye to a friend, and Wiz Khalifa and
05:32Charlie Puth capture that feeling perfectly here. Written for Furious 7 as a tribute to
05:43Paul Walker, who tragically passed in 2013, the song is a total tearjerker,
05:49especially once you know the backstory. But even with the sadness, there's a hopeful undertone.
05:58Wiz Khalifa raps about the unbreakable bond between friends, while Puth sings about how,
06:06despite the pain, it's not really goodbye forever. It's a reminder that no earthly limits
06:11can define what someone means to us, and whether it's goodbye for now or longer,
06:15we'll always keep a part of them close to our hearts.
06:18Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again.
06:24Number 14, All My Friends, LCD Sound System
06:28This electronic dance-funk punk track is all about looking back on a life filled with fun,
06:34good times, and maybe a few questionable decisions.
06:37But there's no regrets, because those moments, no matter how chaotic, created unforgettable
06:50memories and milestones. Even the rough patches feel a bit sweeter when you
06:54think about the friends who stuck by you through it all.
06:57This song builds to a joyous crescendo, giving a shout out to those buddies who made every step
07:10of the way worth it. Who doesn't love looking back and feeling nostalgic about the friends
07:14who walked every step of life's journey, both uphill and downhill, by your side?
07:19Number 13, Thank You For Being A Friend, Andrew Gold
07:30You probably know this song best as a theme tune to the Golden Girls.
07:41However, it was actually released several years earlier by Andrew Gold on his album
07:46All This In Heaven Too. Gold's version hit number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100,
07:58and includes a few extra verses worth checking out if you're only familiar with Cynthia
08:02Fee's cover from the sitcom. Sophia, Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose showed us what true friendship
08:12looks like. However, before we ever met them, Gold was already reminding us to always make
08:18sure our friends know how much we appreciate them. Why not let them know there's no bigger
08:23gift than their friendship? Number 12, That's What Friends Are For,
08:35Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder
08:39This song, written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer-Sager,
08:43was originally released by Rod Stewart for the 1982 comedy Night Shift.
08:54But you're probably more familiar with the 1985 cover by Dionne Warwick and Friends.
09:00This superstar group recorded the song as a charity single for the American Foundation
09:04for AIDS Research, a cause close to Warwick's heart. The song topped the US charts, won a Grammy,
09:19and most importantly, raised over $3 million for the charity. You don't need to be a Grammy-winning
09:25artist to show your friends you're there for them, in good times and bad times.
09:39After all, that's what friends are for. Just ask Annie and Helen from Bridesmaids.
09:55Number 11, Anytime You Need a Friend, Mariah Carey
10:06This song might not be one of Carey's biggest hits, but it's such a heartfelt tribute to
10:11friendship. The lyrics are all about being there for someone no matter what,
10:15and Mariah's emotional vocals really drive that home.
10:26Even though she seems to be singing to a romantic partner,
10:31the message applies to any solid relationship — being a good companion,
10:35a shoulder to lean on, and bringing some light into someone's life.
10:46Leona Lewis' Footprints in the Sand has been compared to this song
10:50because it shares the same theme of always having someone's back.
10:54Both are really touching reminders of what friendship is all about.
11:06Number 10, We're Going to Be Friends, The White Stripes
11:09Can you even think of this song and not picture Napoleon Dynamite?
11:13Walking loose, climb the fence, books and pens, I can tell that we are gonna be friends.
11:20There are arguably two different ways you could interpret the lyrics.
11:24On one level, it's about two kids just enjoying their friendship without a care in the world.
11:36However, since it came out just a couple of years after band members Jack and Meg White's divorce,
11:42it's easy to see it as reflecting how their relationship was evolving into something new.
11:47Either way, it makes you think about your own childhood friends
11:50and how those bonds have grown and changed over the years.
11:53It's a great reminder that friendships can shift,
11:56but the connection and meaning behind them can still stay strong.
12:07Number 9, I'll Stand By You, The Pretenders
12:11This simple melody lets its emotion do all the talking.
12:22It was a bit of a departure from what Chrissy Hynde was known for,
12:26but that's part of the charm.
12:27The melody, lyrics, and Hynde's vocals feel like a warm hug for a friend going through hardship.
12:33It even appeared in the pilot of Dawson's Creek,
12:42after Dawson tries to reassure Joey that nothing,
12:45not even teenage drama, can shake their friendship.
12:58While not all critics were on board,
13:00the song still broke into the top 20 in several countries.
13:03It's been covered by artists like Shakira, Carrie Underwood,
13:07and Girls Aloud as a charity single, spreading its touching message even further.
13:17Number 8, Count On Me, Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans
13:21In 2011, Bruno Mars reminded us what it means to be a friend someone can count on.
13:30But a couple of decades earlier, Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans
13:38shared that same message in their soulful duet.
13:48The two were real-life besties, with Winans reportedly supporting Houston
13:53through her struggles with substance use.
13:55Their powerful voices perfectly complement each other,
13:58and the authenticity of their friendship shines through from the first to the final note.
14:10It's a true testament to what you can face when you have a good friend by your side.
14:14This duet became Winans' biggest chart hit,
14:17but it remains even more special as a tribute to her bond with Houston.
14:29Number 7, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon & Garfunkel
14:33Apparently, Paul Simon whipped up this song so quickly that even he took himself by surprise.
14:47Yet he knew he was onto something special.
14:50The title supposedly came from a quote by gospel singer Claude Jeter.
14:58Simon felt Art Garfunkel's voice was perfect for the song, so he had him sing it solo,
15:07though you can still hear Simon harmonizing toward the end.
15:11This choice really highlights the song's message of being a supportive bridge,
15:15helping someone move from troubled times to better ones.
15:28Interestingly, their song The Only Living Boy in New York supposedly also reflects the duo's
15:38friendship, especially during the time Simon was working on their album Bridge Over Troubled Water.
15:50Number 6, You've Got a Friend, James Taylor
15:54You might know this song better from Carole King's version.
15:57After all, she wrote it.
16:03Both she and James Taylor released it in 1971, but it was Taylor's rendition that
16:08topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
16:13No worries though, King got her recognition too.
16:16While Taylor scored the Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal, she won Song of the Year.
16:28It has this comforting, authentic sound, which makes sense since King said the song wrote itself.
16:34According to Taylor, King once told him she was inspired by a line in his song Fire and Rain.
16:48They've even performed the song together on a couple of occasions.
16:58Number 5, Lean On Me, Bill Withers
17:02Believe it or not, this was Bill Withers' only song to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
17:14It's a soulful, heartwarming tune that reminds us we're not meant to go through life alone.
17:19Withers wrote it after moving to L.A. and missing the familiar faces from home.
17:23He kept the lyrics simple, likely to make sure the message was heard loud and clear.
17:34Lines like,
17:35"...when you need a hand and I'll share your load," along with the title itself,
17:39drive the point that we're at our best when we have somebody to lean on.
17:43We all need somebody to lean on.
17:50Ben E. King shared a similar sentiment with Stand By Me, and what a classic that is.
18:00Number 4, I'll Be There For You, The Rembrandts
18:04For Friends fans, a great way to tell if someone is your kind of person
18:08is to play this song and see what they do.
18:13If they clap, the right number of course, you may have just found your new BFF.
18:23Okay, just kidding.
18:24Initially, the creators had their eyes on R.E.M.'s Shiny Happy People.
18:28However, when the band declined, they went on to co-write one of the most iconic theme songs ever.
18:35It just happened that the Rembrandts were the only band available to record it.
18:46This song really gets how that finding your footing in life phase
18:50is more bearable when your best people are always there for you.
19:00Number 3, You're My Best Friend, Queen
19:04This song was written by Queen's bass player John Deacon for his wife.
19:14But like we've said before, the best relationships,
19:17platonic or otherwise, are built on great companionship.
19:21While Deacon's words may be intended romantically,
19:24many of us have friends who feel like they bring sunshine into our lives,
19:28or they're the first people we want to see after a bad day.
19:34If you ask us, this is a love song for anyone who makes your life
19:42that much better just by being in it, no matter the relationship.
19:52Want to make sure your friends feel the love?
19:54Might we suggest following up with another Queen classic, Friends Will Be Friends?
20:04Number 2, You've Got a Friend in Me, Randy Newman
20:09Written for Pixar's 1995 Toy Story, this song basically defines what friendship is all about.
20:22It first plays during the film's opening, as Andy enjoys time with his favorite cowboy.
20:27But it also mirrors Woody and Buzz's adventure, and how the road ahead looks
20:32less rough when you've got a friend walking it with you.
20:34The song was such a hit, it made its way into all the sequels, so far.
20:48It was also nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe, although it missed out on both prizes.
20:53Still, it's a winner for Disney and Randy Newman fans alike,
20:57thanks to its bopping melody and feel-good message.
21:02Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
21:10Best Friends, Missy Elliott featuring Aaliyah
21:13Send this to a friend to remind them that when the chips are down, you'll still be there.
21:25My Best Friend, Weezer
21:27An ode to the unbreakable bond between BFFs.
21:32Ben, Michael Jackson
21:36An Academy Award-nominated song for an award-winning friend.
21:49Oath, Cher Lloyd featuring Becky G
21:52A promise to be there for life's highs and the lows.
22:02Fun Song, SpongeBob SquarePants
22:05F is for Friends
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22:32With A Little Help From My Friends, The Beatles
22:35Do friendship songs get more iconic than this?
22:42The lyrics describe a humbling relationship where there's nothing the singer can't overcome
22:47without a little help from their friends. It's such a classic that it's been covered countless times,
22:52perhaps most famously by Joe Cocker, who slowed it down while keeping its heart intact.
22:58That version even became the theme for The Wonder Years.
23:02Would you do if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me?
23:10However, we can never quite get enough of the original with Sgt. Pepper's Billy Shears,
23:15aka Ringo Starr, on lead vocals. It's the kind of song that makes you want to grab your friends,
23:20throw your arms around them, and sway to that unforgettable rhythm.
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