Songs That Touch the Heart! Tearjerkers to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off
At a farewell party—a special occasion—you want to deliver a heartfelt song to someone setting off on a new journey.
Many people probably feel that way.
Feelings of gratitude that can’t be fully conveyed with words alone can come across directly when carried by a song.
From heartrending tunes that bring tears to your eyes to uplifting tracks that send them off with a smile, there’s a wide range of songs perfectly suited to farewell gatherings.
In this article, we’ll introduce a broad selection of popular songs for sending off someone important.
You’re sure to find a piece that warmly colors the moment of parting.
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It Will Touch Their Hearts! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & A Collection of Song Ideas to Send Off (91–100)
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
A Skima Switch song that could be called an anthem cheering on young people sprinting through life.
It’s imbued with a strong will to overcome setbacks and inner conflict and to forge one’s own path.
Released in July 2005, it was featured widely in the media, including as the CM song for NTT DoCoMo Kansai and as an insert song in the film “Rough.” In 2005, it also earned the duo a spot on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it remains a fan favorite.
A powerful message song that gives a push to those embarking on a new chapter or facing hardships.
It’s perfect as an encouraging tune for people stepping onto a new stage in life, such as at farewell parties or graduation ceremonies!
That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
Released as DaijiMAN Brothers Band’s third single, this song became a major hit.
Its lyrics are filled with the qualities one needs as a person in society and the things we must keep close to our hearts.
Though they’re basic, they’re easy to forget—making this a song I’d like to dedicate to someone setting out on a new path.
It’ll Touch Their Hearts! Tear-Jerking Songs to Sing at Farewell Parties & a Collection of Song Ideas (101–110)
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
Released in 1995, this song was Mayo Okamoto’s debut single and became her biggest hit.
Many people affected by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred the same year said they were encouraged by this song.
At farewell parties, let’s sing this song to cheer on friends as they set off on their new journeys!
Thank you foreverNishiuchi Mariya
Arigatou Forever portrays the feelings of people setting off for new places, such as leaving their hometown to move to Tokyo.
Released in 2015 by Mariya Nishiuchi, who is also active as a fashion model, the song carries messages that resonate with those worried about whether they can manage in a place without family, friends, or colleagues.
Precisely because it’s a time when anyone can feel anxious, these relatable words can become a source of comfort.
It’s a ballad where her emotional vocals soar over beautiful piano tones.
That’s right! We’re ALIVEMōningu Musume.
This is a Morning Musume song filled with powerful, energetic vocals and a positive message.
Released in February 2002, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
It became their seventh No.
1 single, breaking the record at the time for the most No.
1s by a female group.
The lyrics, which express “I want to be happy with you,” convey the importance of love and mutual support.
The song was also used as TBS’s theme for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
Singing about overcoming everyday challenges and efforts in the pursuit of happiness, this track gently encourages those stepping into new environments or striving toward their goals.
WHITEKAT-TUN
“WHITE” is a song that sends cheers at the moment a loved one sets off on a new journey.
Released by KAT-TUN in 2011, the group—adept at everything from rock to ballads—delivers a passionate melodic line, paired with a driving band performance that blows away loneliness and heartache.
The song carries a message of continuing to think of someone dear, even when you’re apart.
With choral work that showcases their cool vocals, it’s a rock number perfect for livening up a farewell gathering.
Why not put the honest feelings you don’t usually say into a song and let it reach them?
LetterAnjura Aki
A beloved classic graduation song and one of Angela Aki’s masterpieces.
While “15” suggests the timing of junior high graduation, the message of this song fits anyone standing at a life’s turning point and about to take the next step—elementary or high school graduation, retiring from a club, or a farewell party for someone striking out on their own.
You could even change the age to match the person you want to send the song to.
And if you can play the piano, a solo vocal-and-piano rendition is highly recommended.