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.
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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.
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!
Please stay happy.Mr.forute
Mr.
Fōrte is a rock band formed in 2017, currently breaking through after gaining buzz on the internet.
The song they created—just as its title, “Stay Happy,” suggests—is about a breakup with a former lover.
While they throw out a line wishing for the other person’s future—“Be happy”—they also reveal a lingering attachment with a plea like “Please don’t forget me.” That mixture feels very human, even relatable.
Don’t you also find yourself empathizing with the complex emotions expressed in these lyrics?
The Last Love Song ~yamazaru
A song by Yamazaru that depicts a heartrending moment of farewell.
As his first ballad in ten years, it is imbued with deep emotions drawn from real-life experience.
The lyrics convey gratitude for the days shared and a wish for the other person’s happiness before parting, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in November 2022 and included on the album “Aikotoba 9,” the track garnered widespread empathy, reaching No.
1 on LINE MUSIC’s real-time chart.
It’s a recommended song for those who have experienced parting or who cherish the precious time spent with loved ones.
Before morning comesHata Motohiro
Mr.
Motohiro Hata soothes our hearts as listeners with his delicate lyrics and vocals.
“Before the Morning Comes” is packed with the charm of Hata, whose true forte lies in medium-tempo numbers like “Ai” and “Himawari no Yakusoku.” The gentle, water-like wavering of the heart, the pain of parting, and the bittersweet feelings well up little by little, bringing you to tears you can’t hold back.
The arrangement by Masanori Shimada—renowned for his work with aiko and Ikimono-gakari—is also beautiful, leaving a striking impression with a resonance that somehow overlaps with the stillness of late night into early morning.
While the song’s atmosphere is a guaranteed tearjerker, its lyrics portray a powerful resolve that lifts your spirits—truly a wonderful track.
See you, bye.riria.
Since 2019, singer-songwriter Riria—who keeps her appearance private—has been posting self-accompanied cover videos on social media, and she made her major debut in 2020.
Her sixth digital single, “Jaa ne, Mata ne,” which was selected as the ending theme for the animated film Bubble in which she also voiced a character, features a clear, airy vocal that feels soothing over a piano and acoustic guitar ensemble.
The sadness of parting with someone important and suddenly losing the everyday life that once felt normal is something many people can relate to, not just in the context of romance.
With lyrics that tie into the film’s story and heighten the sense of longing, it’s an emotional number.
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu
When it comes to Yuzu’s graduation songs and farewell anthems, this is the one that comes to mind! Farewell moments like graduation or a job transfer can feel lonely and sad, but the time and memories we’ve shared with our friends will always stay in our hearts as part of our lives.
The lyrics of this song convey the message: “Let’s each do our best on our own paths with this song in our hearts, and meet again someday.” It’s a song that lifts your spirits with the thought, “Even if we’re apart, our hearts can stay connected!”