Farewell Song: A goodbye song. A tearful parting song.
In life, farewells come at many turning points—graduation, starting a job, moving to Tokyo to pursue a dream, or even heartbreak.
Even when it’s necessary to move forward on a new path, leaving your current environment can bring feelings of loneliness and pain.
Conversely, seeing someone off on their new journey can be just as hard.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs themed around various farewell situations in life.
We’ve carefully selected masterpieces that help you overcome the pain of parting and give you the courage to take a step forward.
Please read on to the end!
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Farewell Songs: Goodbye Ballads. Tearful Parting Songs (61–70)
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Sogyeong is a singer-songwriter from South Korea who graduated from a Japanese university and also serves as the vocalist for the band A11yourDays.
In addition to his work with the band, he is actively involved in solo music projects and posts singing videos—making full use of his distinctive voice across a wide range of activities.
Among his songs, this track has drawn significant attention on TikTok and YouTube.
It portrays a close friend who has set off in pursuit of their dreams, and the message—“Let’s meet again someday”—is truly moving.
It’s the perfect coming-of-age farewell song for a scene like, “We spent almost every day together, but after graduation we’ll each go our own way.”
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It’s a moving song that sings of the resolve to carry a cherished person’s entrusted wish and move forward into the future.
It’s a work by the rock heroine LiSA, released in 2020 as her 17th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, it became a huge hit.
A grand rock ballad with beautifully resonant strings, its sound alone will bring you to tears.
Since it reflects the film’s worldview, I recommend watching it before listening.
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This song by Age Factory, a three-piece band from Nara Prefecture, features lyrics by vocalist-guitarist Eisuke Shimizu that portray the real dreams, hopes, and struggles of young people.
It’s moving to hear the complex feelings of leaving town to pursue a dream without telling one’s closest friend—who is also chasing a dream—before setting off.
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It’s a gentle cheer-up song that seems to sweep away the anxieties of setting off on a new journey.
A collaboration between popular actors Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura, it was released digitally in 2020.
The unpretentious, utterly straightforward vocals are wonderful—you can feel your heart warm as you listen.
The relaxed tempo and refreshing sound match perfectly.
Partings and new beginnings can be tough, but with this song, you’ll be able to say goodbye with tears and smiles.
Highly recommended as a song to send someone off.
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“Goodbye” may be sad and lonely, but sometimes it’s something we need in order to start anew or make our dreams come true.
This song—an exquisite ballad by SUPER BUTTER DOG—teaches us that important truth.
Their characteristically warm sound and performance, paired with lyrics packed with messages, fill our hearts as listeners.
No matter how hard it is, perhaps beyond the “goodbye” lies a new path that leads to realizing our dreams and goals.
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If you want to bid a smiling farewell to the happy days you spent with your partner, we recommend “Sayonara Bus.” It was released in 1999 by the folk duo Yuzu, and it’s a song they’ve sung since their days performing on the streets.
Its bright melody line and sprightly rhythm really resonate.
The bittersweet lyrics that evoke evening twilight are also captivating.
The nostalgia that arises precisely because you cherish someone is beautifully portrayed.
It’s a mid-tempo number that gives a gentle push to anyone who may stop and hesitate but still wants to start walking toward the future.
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Titled “Farewell Song,” this track by the city-pop band never young beach captures their signature laid-back vibe.
The music video features actress Nana Komatsu, and its unadorned, candid footage—shot as if the two were real lovers—became a hot topic.
In contrast to the heartwarming visuals, the lyrics depict the male protagonist making up his mind to break up with his girlfriend and bringing it up.
It’s precisely this mellow sound that makes the bittersweet lyrics sink in even deeper—a classic you’ll want to play after a heartbreak.