![]() ![]() “We’re Going to Be Friends,” The White StripesĪn elementary school-befitting rhyme scheme and simple melody make this jingle a throwback nod to some of our earliest playground friendships. “Graduation (Friends Forever),” Vitamin CĬhildren of the late ‘90s and early aughts already knew this one was coming. ![]() Behold the truly excellent line: “Bitch, please, that kind of crass virtue-signaling is nothing but a less overtly nefarious form of toxic masculinity.” 12. The first 30 seconds of the music video alone, in which real-life pals Saweetie and Doja Cat read each other’s thoughts as a dude mansplains objectification to them, should land this song on any bestie song list. If King herself wasn’t enough of a draw, we’re pretty sure the Gilmore Girls-theme associations will add a sentimental spark to your playlist. You were expecting “With a Little Help From My Friends,” and that works, too! But this one’s just too tender to pass over. That makes it an even sweeter BFF anthem for blood-related best friends. “Best Friend,” Brandyīrandy dedicated this song, off her self-titled debut album, to her younger brother and fellow singer, Ray J. (Plus, we know you’re really thinking about that one scene from The Perks of Being a Wallflower here.) 8. ![]() "Heroes," David BowieĪlthough “Heroes” may have been inspired by the sight of Bowie’s producer kissing his girlfriend against the then-active Berlin Wall, it’ll add a solidly triumphant note to any BFF playlist. Aaliyah)īest friend lyrics like these will resonate for anyone who’s ever hoped (and hoped, and hoped) their BFF will get out of a no-good relationship. (Related: Why, pray tell, did so many of us want to be Baby?) 6. 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. Listen to our best friend songs playlist on Spotify. ![]()
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