Farewell Song: A Song About Changing Schools, A Song to Give to Friends

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
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Transferring schools is a big event, isn’t it?

If you’re the one transferring, it means leaving the place you’ve spent so much time in.

And if it’s a friend who’s leaving, it can feel like a hole opens up in your heart… Just imagining it is bittersweet.

In this article, I’ve put together songs on the theme of “transferring schools.”

Most of them are farewell songs, but some pieces feel like they can save you from sadness.

It may be a tearful goodbye now, but someday you’ll feel through music that the experience was something good for your life… That’s the kind of playlist this is.

[Farewell Songs] Songs about Changing Schools, Songs to Give to Friends (51–60)

Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya

Masaki Suda × Tomoya Nakamura “Thank You, God”

Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya

A heartwarming song that sets bonds with friends and everyday gratitude to a gentle melody.

Co-written by Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura in August 2020, it portrays the importance of friendship—supporting one another even while facing life’s difficulties and anxieties.

Their vocals, both powerful and warm, gently convey the courage to keep moving forward and a sense of appreciation for one’s companions.

The track is also included on the album “COLLAGE,” and its memorable music video, which creates a feeling of warm encounters, features Tori Matsuzaka appearing as a photographer.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when celebrating a friend’s new journey or reflecting on time spent with friends.

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HEAVENHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / HEAVEN (Short Ver.)

HEAVENHamasaki Ayumi

If you’re someone who just wants to fully sink into the loneliness of having the person you love transfer schools, Ayumi Hamasaki’s “HEAVEN” is highly recommended.

It was used as the theme song for the film “SHINOBI: Heart Under Blade,” starring Yukie Nakama.

Deep down, you wanted to stay together forever and make so many more memories.

But with the transfer decided, you can no longer share that joyful future together.

This song will stay by your side when you’re at the very bottom of that loneliness.

In the end, it leaves you with a sense of hope—carrying the memories you’ve made together so far, you’ll keep doing your best from here on.

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I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu

Words I Can’t Say / Off Course

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Partings from those dear to us, encounters with the ones we love, and emotions too deep for words.

This gem of a ballad, released by Off Course in February 1982, gently sings of such delicate moments in life.

Kazumasa Oda’s clear, pure voice and the beautiful melody seep deep into the heart.

The song is included on the album “over” and was released as a double A-side single with “Kimi ni Okuru Uta.” In 1999, it was chosen for a life insurance company’s commercial, once again moving the hearts of many.

It’s a song to play when your feelings for someone overflow or when you want to express gratitude to someone precious.

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In conclusion

Even just the word “transfer” (changing schools) feels a little bittersweet, but we don’t want it to end as a purely sad event, do we? The best thing is if it can be a chance to look straight ahead and keep moving forward. I’d be happy if you’ve found a song that captures your feelings.