[Great Lyrics!!] Recommended Tear-Jerking Graduation Songs with Heartfelt, Moving Words [2026]

Dream LanternRADWIMPS

Dream Lantern

RADWIMPS’s song, which portrays the dreams, hopes, and their fragility in youth, resonates deeply.

It beautifully captures the gap between the pure desire of “if you wish, something will come true” and reality, stirring the listener’s emotions.

Included on the album Your Name.

released in August 2016, it was used as the opening theme for the film of the same name.

The song harmonizes perfectly with the film’s worldview and symbolizes the theme of connections that transcend time and space.

It’s recommended for graduates taking a new step forward and for those who want to feel the bonds with someone important.

With RADWIMPS’s poetic lyrics and refreshing melody, it’s a song that stays close to the heart.

Until we meet againHirai Dai

Until we meet again

This is a moving ballad by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, known for his surf music-inspired sound.

It portrays not only the sadness of parting, but also gratitude for having met and hope for meeting again, gently wrapping listeners’ hearts in warmth.

The scene of waving and saying “see you” along the usual tree-lined street is enough to make your chest tighten, isn’t it? The song is included on the album “Slow & Easy,” released in May 2015.

In its lyrics, you can feel the protagonist’s strong resolve to step into the future as the seasons change.

It’s a perfect track to accompany a montage that looks back on memories with dear friends at the moment of graduation—be sure to give it a listen.

GloriousBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Glorious -Special Movie-

A ballad with a gently stirring melody and a warm message that affirms even the effort itself—the very “footsteps” you leave behind.

Released for streaming in November 2023, it was written as the support song for the 102nd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Also included on the album “2:BE,” it has become beloved not only by fans but by many listeners.

The lyrics honor both winners and those who fall short, carrying a quiet strength that gives listeners a gentle push forward.

It’s a song especially worth hearing for anyone who has been running full-tilt—through club activities, exam prep, and more.

It’s okayji ma ma

jimama “It’s Okay”

Many of you probably remember that gentle singing voice from the commercial! This song by jimama, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa, is a warm ballad that seems to wrap listeners’ anxieties in comfort.

The words, inspired by “the precious person who always supports you,” resonate deeply with hearts facing graduation or a new departure.

Released as a single in April 2009, it was featured in a Taiyo Yakuhin Kogyo TV commercial at the time and played in living rooms across the country.

It topped the charts in Okinawa and was rediscovered after a 2014 TV appearance, remaining a beloved classic.

It’s also included on the album “BEST OF jimama ~Kimi ni Okuru Uta~.” As spring brings changes, it’s perfect for friends who are feeling anxious.

Rather than forcing encouragement, it’s filled with a gentle presence that simply stays by your side—sing it at a farewell party or karaoke, and the whole room is sure to be wrapped in a warm atmosphere!

See you again.THE FRANK VOX

THE FRANK VOX – Let's Meet Again [Music Video]

The four-member male vocal group THE FRANK VOX from the Kansai region released a song in January 2025 that marks their first-ever graduation track.

It resonates with a heartfelt message that not only captures the poignancy of parting, but also carries hope for future reunions.

Centered on their signature harmonies and call-and-response style, the warm, comforting sound is imbued with the wish that the song might become a “bookmark” for cherished moments.

Released as a pre-distribution single from the album VOX BOX 2, the track was also selected as the ending theme for ABC TV’s Bukatsu People: Zenryoku Ouen Bukapi! and the TBS/MBS network show Prebat!!.

It’s recommended for those struggling to choose music for graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings, and for anyone seeking the perfect song to send off someone embarking on a new chapter.

1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – 1,150,000-Kilometer Film [Official Audio]

This is a captivating song featuring an original expression that likens life to a movie.

With the theme of recording everyday moments and the future with a lover on film, it carefully depicts precious instants and even the smallest gestures.

While weaving in milestones and trials—like marriage and quarrels—it portrays how the bond between the two deepens.

Included on Official HIGE DANDism’s first full album, Escaparade, it was also used as the theme song for the film Love Me, Love Me Not.

It’s perfect for times when you want to look back on memories with your partner or reaffirm your connection with someone special.

Its heartfelt lyrics and warm melody gently embrace the listener.

My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”

On graduation day, what’s on graduates’ minds is surely the memories they made with friends and the bonds they share, isn’t it? This song by Ketsumeishi is one of their most popular friendship anthems.

Its lyrics depict various scenes spent with friends, and the chorus in particular—expressing the message “We’ll still be friends, unchanged, even after decades”—will resonate even more deeply when listened to on graduation day.

Along with gratitude, it helps you reaffirm the feeling of “Let’s keep looking out for each other from here on out.”

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