Farewell Song: A goodbye song. A tearful parting song.
In life, we encounter many farewells at various milestones—graduation, transfers, retirement, pursuing our dreams, and even heartbreak.
Even when we know that parting is a step toward a new path, leaving our current environment can still bring feelings of loneliness and pain.
Conversely, sending someone off on their new journey can be just as difficult.
In this article, we introduce songs that center on different farewell scenarios in life—friendships, romance, graduation, and more.
We’ve carefully selected masterpieces that give you the courage to overcome the anxiety of a new path and the pain of parting, transforming them into new strength.
We’ll present wonderful tracks that will make you feel that farewells, too, have meaning.
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Farewell Songs: Goodbye Ballads. Tearful Parting Songs (61–70)
Days of No ReturnArisu
Alice is a folk group known for songs like “Fuyu no Inazuma (Winter Lightning)” and “Champion.” Their 1976 release “Kaerazaru Hibi” is a nostalgic number that portrays a bittersweet farewell.
It gained attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the 1978 film of the same title.
A waltz-like rhythm intertwines with a minor-key melody.
The way they sing in a spoken, narrative style expresses the poignancy of parting.
It’s a recommended folk song for those who aren’t trying to forcibly forget the pain of goodbye, but are looking for a song that stays by their side.
Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~Matsu Takako
It’s a song that gives you a push to stay just the way you are.
Of course, everyone knows it, right? Listening to this song makes it feel like you can overcome small hardships.
In that sense, it’s a song about setting out on something new.
If you’re feeling anxious, it might help to sing it out loud.
That’s it.Saucy Dog
There are many kinds of goodbyes in life.
In such moments, music is what stays close to the heart.
Saucy Dog’s “Sondake” has resonated with many as a song that expresses the emotions of parting.
With an emotional yet warm melody, this track is particularly centered on the theme of farewell.
Its lyrics, as if speaking on behalf of the listener, and the delicate sound that carries those feelings can be a source of comfort for anyone who has experienced a goodbye.
The sound Saucy Dog creates brings a sense of wistfulness while also giving the courage to embrace a new beginning.
Kiss Me GoodbyeAnjura Aki
It was chosen as the theme song for the globally popular Final Fantasy series.
The piece captures the game’s worldview as it is, and I think it’s perfect for a farewell song.
The powerful, expansive vocals convey the song’s grandeur and depth of feeling, making it easy to connect with.
MONDO PIECEUVERworld
A UVERworld-style song for setting out on a new journey.
If you’re hesitating to take the first step, this will surely give you courage! The parting is only temporary—if fate is there, you’ll definitely meet again; that’s what comrades are.
The forward-looking lyrics carry both youth and passion.
The upbeat, rock-flavored track is energizing too.
It’s great to listen to together with friends!
Goodbye Busyuzu
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.
I can’t say goodbye.Ozawa Kenji
Kenji Ozawa, who was hugely popular in the ’90s under the princely persona “Ozaken.” As the nephew of world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa and a graduate of the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Letters, combined with his somewhat quirky behavior and remarks, he drew a great deal of public attention.
His song “I Can’t Say Goodbye” is a masterpiece that delicately portrays a sensitive heart.
Perhaps it isn’t limited to relationships between men and women, but every time I listen to this song, I can’t help thinking: maybe this is what parting really is.