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 Tunes. Tearful Parting Songs (111–120)
Little sister now.rekishi
A breakup number by Rekishi that pairs historical themes with exquisitely tasteful lyrics and ultra-poppy music.
It takes the form of a letter from the protagonist, who is setting off as a kenzuishi envoy, to the family he’s leaving behind in his hometown.
The lyrics vividly imagine the feelings of people from that era—like mistaking Ono no Imoko, who’s on the same ship, for a woman, and sensing he’ll likely never return home.
It’s incredible.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Parting with a lover you cherished more than anyone can feel suffocating, can’t it? For anyone feeling that loneliness, I recommend listening to “Pretender.” It was released in 2019 by the rock band Official HIGE DANDism and was featured in the film The Confidence Man JP: Romance.
The song resonates with a beautifully melancholic piano sound.
Its moving melody and sentimental lyrics struck a chord with many listeners.
Satoshi Fujwara’s emotionally stirring vocals are another highlight.
The track blends influences from genres like jazz and J-pop.
It’s a masterpiece that makes you want to convey your final message to a departing lover with words of gratitude.
One dreamHKT48
This is the graduation song of Chihiro Anai, formerly of HKT48.
It depicts the shift from the path where she pursued her dreams alongside her teammates to a new path where she chases new dreams.
It’s a moving farewell song about parting from beloved friends and sending off those who have resolved to embark on a new journey.
planetariumikimonogakari
The song “Planetarium,” which has accompanied many life milestones, is a reassuring companion in sentimental moments like graduations and farewells.
Yoshioaka’s clear, translucent vocals gently wrap the sadness of parting while at the same time giving you the courage to take a new step forward.
With its tender melody and touching lyrics, it remains a timeless classic that stays close to the listener’s heart.
It’s one of Ikimonogakari’s signature songs that anyone who has experienced a farewell can relate to, and even now it evokes unfading emotion.
Philadelphia fleabaneMY FIRST STORY
“Halcyon” by MY FIRST STORY is a song about lingering feelings for a former lover that you can’t forget, even as time goes by.
It was released as the third installment of their 12-month consecutive release project that began in January 2023.
Despite its heavy, cool rock sound, the lyrics depict a past heartbreak that can’t be undone no matter how hard you try.
With each day that passes, the lover grows more distant, while the feelings inside remain unchanged—those bittersweet images make your chest tighten.
It’s a song I especially want people to hear if they, too, have someone they can’t forget.
See you again.Yano Akiko
Akiko Yano is a singer-songwriter with a broad musical palette and taste that transcends generations and genres, and she continues to be supported by a wide range of listeners.
“Mata Aone,” from her fourth album Gohan ga Dekitayo, stands out with its sprightly arrangement paired with her distinctive, cute vocals.
Many of us have probably experienced deciding to part ways while our feelings struggle to catch up.
It’s a pop yet bittersweet love song that carries a sense of melancholy within its refreshing melody.
I remember youYUI
No matter how close you are, you can’t stay together forever.
One day you’ll part ways and live different lives—this song captures that situation.
YUI’s unadorned guitar sound is heartrending.
Whether you’re the one setting off far away or the one staying in your hometown, it’s a farewell song that moves anyone who listens.