Oh, the days of choreographing playground dances to this ditty and fighting over who got to be Baby. One of the most beloved best friend songs out there, this Motown classic is an especially sweet pick for BFFs separated by distance. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell New Orleans rapper Tokyo Vanity went viral in 2015 for this supremely Insta- and Vine-friendly hit, and the tutu-filled music video will make you want to be her best friend. Put it on while eating midnight cheesecake with your own Dorothy-Blanche-Rose-Sophia crew. It’s the Cynthia Fee cover, though, that’s best remembered as the theme song for The Golden Girls. Gold wrote this song in 1978, dedicating it to his musical partner Brock Walsh. “Thank You For Being a Friend,” Andrew Gold Sure, this song may technically have been inspired by bassist John Deacon’s relationship with his wife, but it’s lived on as a bestie anthem ever since. It’s a pure-hearted ode to the best person you know and one of the catchiest friendship songs ever. If you’ve seen the MTV show Rob & Big, you’ve heard this song. Flying down the highway, dressed to kill, and ready to take on whatever the night brings. Selena Gomez tackles the energy of a girls’ night out in this song. Livin' like there's nothing left to lose.” It’s the carefree kind of vibe between kindred spirits, in a single song.

This song tackles those friendships that begin as a bond between outsiders. Bruno Mars sings about the tight bond among best friends, namely the people who will “sail the world to find you.” But it’s this line that really gets us: “We'll find out what we're made of when we are called to help our friends in need.” Cue the tears. When it comes to songs about friendship, it doesn’t get much sweeter than this one. So go and let it all hang out tonight”-these are words straight from a friend who would be just as comfortable watching you cry into your ice cream or going out for a night of fun. “I know he did you wrong, we can make it right. Simultaneously tackling heartbreak and serving up “forget that guy, I’ve got your back” vibes, Lizzo created a BFF anthem with this one. It’s the perfect song to send a friend who’s going through a rough moment. The lyrics are words of comfort that anyone could benefit from when they’re feeling especially alone. This particular song was written during a time of loneliness for Mariah Carey, during a particularly tough marriage. “Any Time You Need a Friend,” Mariah Carey I'll be there for you, ‘cause you're there for me too.” 2. I'll be there for you, like I've been there before. The chorus is a lesson in “how to write best friend lyrics”: “I'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour. Like many of the songs about friendship on this list, this one puts words to the feeling of intense loyalty and support among the best of buddies. Listen to our best friend songs playlist on Spotify.

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