29 Best Songs About Falling In Love With Your Best Friend

Sometimes the line between love and friendship is so thin it disappears, leaving you with a yearning heart and a crush you question.

Our list of the best songs about falling in love with your best friend will help inspire, motivate, and comfort anyone that's falling for their BFF.

“Best Friend” by RaVaughn

Song year: 2013

RaVaughn's “Best Friend” is almost the opposite sentiment of falling for your best friend. She doesn't want to be a best friend anymore. She's heartbroken that the object of her affection doesn't see the obvious – that they're meant for each other.

This mellow R&B track is going to hit right where it hurts for heart-heavy best friends that put in their time and are ready for the next step.

“Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Song year: 2009

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros' duet “Home” will give anyone falling for their friend the chills with its back and forth proclamations of love.

Everything you want to say to your best friend and hear in return is in the call and response lyrics on this indie hit. Along with these sweeping sentiments, Edward Sharpe's quirky instrumentation makes this a joyous celebration of friendship and love.

“I’ve Been Thinking About You” by Mariah Carey

Song year: 1993

With “I've Been Thinking About You,” Mariah Carey captures the magic moment when you realize that you love your best friend. It escaped her for years, but suddenly it hit her like a ton of bricks.

Carey doesn't take a sappy route with this song. Instead, she turns her feelings of love into a dancefloor-ready track that celebrates finally figuring out what was right in front of her the whole time.

“More Than Friends” by Jason Mraz ft. Meghan Trainor

Song year: 2018

Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor duet on the pillowy soft earworm “More Than Friends.” Like the title implies, this song is for friends that finally realize it's time for them to be more.

The boy/girl vocals split the song's verses between two perspectives, only to unite their voices during the chorus. It is a beautiful sound and a creative metaphor for the song's underlying message.

“Teardrops On My Guitar” by Taylor Swift

Song year: 2006

If you're stuck in a situation where your best friend is oblivious to your affection, you'll want to crank the volume on Taylor Swift's tear-jerker, “Teardrops on My Guitar.”

It can be hard to watch a friend fall for someone else, but even worse when they ask for your advice! We all know Swift writes about her love candidly, and you can feel the authentic heartbreak in this song.

“She’s My Best Friend” by Lou Reed

Song year: 1976

Lou Reed was certainly an enigma. By many accounts, he was a cold and cruel rock star. But many of his songs, especially during his post-Velvet Underground solo career, were soft and loving ballads.

“She's My Best Friend” is among his sweetest. This soft rock ballad still has a rocking center, but Reed is sentimentally singing about his lover being his best friend.

“Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon

Song year: 1984

When your emotions get the best of you, and the feeling is too big for words, it's time to turn to an 80s power ballad.

REO Speedwagon's “Can't Fight This Feeling” is about being overtaken by love for a friend, to the point where it has taken over your emotions.

This power ballad will soothe you with its sing-along chorus and rock you with its solo, and you won't have to fight your feelings alone.

“Marry Me” by Thomas Rhett

Song year: 2017

The big day is finally here, you and your best friend are finally at the wedding. Only they aren't marrying you. This heart-crushing tale is the story Thomas Rhett sings in “Marry Me.”

Sometimes, as sad as it is, there isn't any time left to let your best friend know how much more you want them to be. Rhett's song will be a comfort in those times.

“Best Friend” by Ingrid Michaelson

Song year: 2019

Ingrid Michaelson's “Best Friend” is about knowing the minute you met your best friend that you were going to catch feelings. Sometimes the friendship takes off before you even have a chance to catch up, and at the end of it all, you're in love.

Michaelson's airy singing and chill production make “Best Friend” a track that you can nod along to regardless of the outcome of your crush.

“My Best Friend” by Weezer

Song year: 2005

Weezer put a pretty fine point on their affection for a best friend with their alternative rock anthem, “My Best Friend.” Over pounding drums and crushing guitars, Weezer lays plain their love for their best friend without hesitation.

“My Best Friend” is a great track if you want to scream about your crush to the rafters. Better yet, it will get you pumped up before you profess your love.

“Lover and Friend” by Babyface

Song year: 2001

Babyface sings about the trials of watching your best friend love someone that isn't treating them right. “Lover and Friend” is his appeal for his friend to ditch their awful partner and realize that their friendship is true love.

When you fall for a friend, there can be a degree of hesitance. This Babyface song exudes confidence and makes the leap from friend to lover seem possible.

“You’re My Best Friend” by Queen

Song year: 1976

Queen's “You're My Best Friend” is a pure shot of joy straight to your eardrums. The group's tight vocal harmonies and the mellow instrumentation make Freddie Mercury's vocals all the more gleeful.

While some of the songs on this list fall under the unrequited category of love, this classic rock tune is for those that only want to focus on the happiness they feel when their best friend is around.

“The Kids Aren't Alright” by Fall Out Boy

Song year: 2015

Somehow nostalgic while also forward-looking, Fall Out Boy's “The Kids Aren't Alright” is a rocking anthem dedicated to loving a best friend regardless of the circumstances.

No matter if it works out or not, Fall Out Boy promises that they'll always be there and always be willing to try again. It's a bold proclamation and one that might be necessary if things get romantic between friends.

“Head Over Feet” by Alanis Morissette

Song year: 1995

Sometimes a friend is so loving that they don't give you any other choice but to fall for them. Alanis Morissette captures this begrudging feeling perfectly in “Head Over Feet.”

In this classic 90s alternative song, Morissette blames her friend, in a caring way, for her making her fall in love. No one ever sets out to complicate their friendship, but love happens.

“Anyone Else But You” by The Moldy Peaches

Song year: 2001

If you have developed feelings for a quirky best friend, no song says it better than The Moldy Peaches' saccharine acoustic duet “Anyone Else But You.”

The anti-folk group came up in New York City while rock music came back into vogue, making their outsider music seem even weirder. When no one in the world understands you like your crush, “Anyone Else But You” will be your soundtrack.

“Don't Speak” by No Doubt

Song year: 1996

This one is a little heart-wrenching. More than falling in love, Gwen Stefani sings of losing love and a friend on No Doubt's iconic “Don't Speak.”

Based on her real-life relationship with bassist Tony Kanal, the authenticity Stefani brings to her performance is powerful. This 90s throwback will ease your heavy heart if you're worried about losing your friendship if you pursue love.

“My Best Friend” by Tim McGraw

Song year: 1999

Whether you start as friends or lovers, there's no doubt that everyone wants their lover to be their best friend. Tim McGraw's “My Best Friend” sums up the feeling of realizing you love your best friend with his trademark cowboy chords and catchy chorus.

For country lovers and those hopeful about their crush on their best friend, McGraw's ode to his one perfect mate will bolster your feelings of love.

“Save The Best For Last” by Vanessa Williams

Song year: 1991

Vanessa Williams' didn't think she would ever have a chance with her best friend. In “Save The Best For Last,” Williams outlines a story of waiting for her friend to realize they were a match made in heaven for so long she practically gave up.

Though there are ups and downs and missed chances, true love can still conquer all. This 80s slow jam is for those patiently waiting for their chance.

“Shiver” by Coldplay

Song year: 2000

Coldplay's “Shiver” is all about devotion. Singer Chris Martin is steadfast in his approach to love. He sings of being a devoted best friend that will wait forever and give anything that his crush desires.

Coldplay's sound has evolved over the last two decades, but it's nice to go back and hear where it all started. With acoustic guitars setting the stage for soaring alt-rock choruses, it's hard not to believe in the love Martin sings.

“Accidentally in Love” by Counting Crows

Song year: 2004

The Counting Crows' “Accidentally In Love” documents the complicated but joyous feeling of realizing that you're in love.

Generally, falling in love with your best friend is an accident. It's messy and full of a lot of complicated emotions to sort through. That's certainly not the route to love that most of us would choose. But accidents happen.

“Best Friend” by 50 Cent ft. Oliva

Song year: 2005

50 Cent reveals his softer side on “Best Friend.” Revealing that he's been eyeing his friend for a long time, 50 Cent isn't shy anymore about letting his crush know that he's ready to take things to the next level.

Once Olivia adds her female perspective to the track, the listener realizes that these two are looking for the same thing. It's the best-case scenario for friends in love

“Best Friend” by Rex Orange County

Song year: 2017

Rex Orange County's “Best Friend” is a happy, poppy-sounding song, but the song's lyrics detail what is ultimately a failed attempt at a relationship that has relegated the would-be lovers to the “friend zone.”

As a cautionary tale or just a catchy song about the what-ifs surrounding a relationship with your friend, “Best Friend” is an energetic take on the complications of modern love.

“Something to Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt

Song year: 1991

For the times when you and your best friend are the last two to realize that you're in love, there's Bonnie Raitt's “Something to Talk About.”

The bluesy 90s pop song was a rare mainstream hit for Raitt, aided by the universal sentiment of loving a best friend. Sometimes you need to take the plunge and see what happens. Especially when everyone else already knows.

“Barely Legal” by The Strokes

Song year: 2001

The Strokes' Julian Casablancas is conflicted on the track “Barely Legal.” He seems in love, but then again, he isn't sure. He admits that he doesn't know what he wants, making it seem like he could take or leave a relationship.

The truth is that Casablancas' contradictions have all the trappings of youthful love. It's crazy and mistake-ridden, but that's what makes it so exciting.

“Falling in Love With Your Best Friend” by Paul Baribeau

Song year: 2007

Paul Baribeau takes a punk rock approach to his acoustic ballad “Falling in Love With Your Best Friend.” The singer-songwriter's frantic strumming is palm-muted, giving this nostalgically tinged song of unrequited love a driving melody.

Baribeau sings about being torn apart by falling for their best friend, but slowly the pieces are put back together. Ironically, he wistfully remembers that love and wishes he had it all over again.

“The Search Is Over” by Survivor

Song year: 1984

Survivor's “The Search Is Over” is a unique perspective in songs about falling in love with your best friend. The song's protagonist is the one realizing that he's being waited for, and now he must make sense of how he ran from the love that was in front of him the whole time.

With classic 80s production, this classic power ballad is begging for a video montage of you and your BFF falling in love.

“You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This” by Toby Keith

Song year: 2000

Toby Keith is a proud patriot and solo cup guzzling party guy, but he's also a lover. In “You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This,” Keith realizes that his friend and dancing partner might make a great romantic partner.

It might be an innocent little kiss, but from the right person, it can set you on fire. Keith knows this all too well. Here's a song for those sharing a confusingly platonic slow-dance.

“Heartbeat” by Childish Gambino

Song year: 2011

Be careful what you wish for because you might get it. Childish Gambino is in a web of emotions on “Heartbeat.” He's on-again, off-again with his friend, but it feels like they're always together. Or maybe just best friends.

After listening to “Heartbeat,” you won't know what to make of them either. It's the confusing and risky type of outcome you risk when you fall for your best friend

“Mine” by Tink ft G Herbo

Song year: 2017

Tink and G Herbo are best friends on the fence about romance on the rap track “Mine.” They're friends, and they have feelings for each other. But they're not sure if it will work out based on the hustling, rap lifestyle.

Tink is sure that G Herbo will need a confidant, and regardless of what they call it, she's that person for G Herbo. It's a ride-or-die mentality, one that's bigger than friendship.

Top Songs About Falling In Love With Your Best Friend, Final Thoughts

Music is a source of comfort in times of need, especially when the best friend we usually rely on is the object of our desire.

Of course, this happens every day, as evidenced by all the songs written that cover this exact scenario.

Use our list of the best songs about falling in love with your best friend to lean on until you find the words to express yourself.