A funny song that livens up a farewell party
Farewell gatherings—like company send-offs or parties after graduation—tend to get quiet and a bit lonely, don’t they?
Saying goodbye is especially tough when it’s to close colleagues or seniors you’ve gotten along well with.
But we can’t stay gloomy forever!
Let’s send off our colleagues and seniors who are starting a new chapter with as much brightness as we can!
In this article, we’ll introduce some funny songs that can lift the mood at farewells like send-off parties.
Let’s make it a farewell event that, when people look back later, makes them think, “I really had a great time at that company, that department, that school!”
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Funny songs that liven up a farewell party (41–50)
My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi no
The theme song from Studio Ghibli’s film My Neighbor Totoro, known from many popular movies.
It’s a famous song sung all across Japan and is sometimes performed at schools and kindergartens.
It’s recommended because everyone can sing it innocently together and feel like a child again!
Good mor-rock-ning!Shingo Mama
A massive hit sung by Shingo Katori—boasting overwhelming name recognition—when he performed as Shingo Mama.
It was such a smash that there’s hardly anyone in Japan who doesn’t know it, so the crowd is guaranteed to get pumped.
It’s a song that became popular with both kids and adults.
Let’s all shout “Ohha!” and blow our sadness away.
I’ll give you romanceUshio Hashimoto
A classic song that remains highly popular as the ending theme of the globally beloved anime Dragon Ball.
This track, which is especially popular among women more than men, is also recommended by many artists and idols.
Its slightly bittersweet melody and warm lyrics make it a great choice for a farewell song.
U.S.A.DA PUMP
Isn’t this the ace number of the performance world by now? DA PUMP’s “U.S.A.” It became such a hot topic that hardly anyone doesn’t know the choreography.
Let’s just dance to this song already! It’s a super reliable track that works perfectly for surprises and flash mobs!
Ponyo on the CliffFujioka Fujimaki & Oohashi Nozomi
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, a feature-length animated film that became a major hit among Studio Ghibli movies.
It’s an utterly earnest and adorable song, but if you’re introducing it as a “funny song that’ll get laughs at a farewell party,” there’s only one thing to do.
It’s such a funny tune that any further explanation would just be tacky.