This is a list of alternative songs about friendship. There are songs about the pain of losing great friends, parting with friends, being able to count on great friends, letting friends count on you, giving thanks, etc.
Ben Harper – Roses for My Friends –
This song has been interpreted in many different ways. Some think that it is the death of someone close. Others think it is just a fight. Either way, it’s about changing the relationship from warm to remote.
Alternative Rock – Jimmy Eat World – Listen To Me –
A sad song about the loss of great friends. It is written about 2 friends who died in a tragic car accident. These 2 girls together used to help Jimmy Eat World and other emerging bands when they needed it most.
Dance-punk – LCD Soundsystem – All My Friends –
This is a beautiful song and even better live. Its meaning has been summarized as “the uncertainty of life and the certainty of friendships.”
Adult Contemporary – Sarah McLachlan – I’ll Remember You –
As the title suggests, this is a song about parting ways with friends, wishing them the best for the future, and hoping they will remember you. Sarah McLachlan is known for her mezzo-soprano vocal range and emotional ballads.
Rap Rock – 311 – Down –
This song offers a very different way to thank a friend. The chorus lyrics say it all, especially “If I ever don’t thank you, let me do it now.”
Pop Punk – Fall Out Boy – Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my fake friends –
From the lyrics, many different interpretations of the song can be drawn, such as fame or how difficult it is to achieve in the music industry. However, it can also be relevant to having a fight with a friend.
Gyroscope: what do I know about pain? –
Another song that can have multiple interpretations, but again, with lyrics like “We think the same”, “Girl, I can see your pain” and “I’d burn for you”, it can be a great song to let a friend know. you are there in difficult times.
Indie Pop – Black Boys – Love Me Now –
A cute story about being suspicious of your girlfriend and best friend hanging around when they’re actually planning your surprise birthday party.