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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Etude of Farewell: Songs of Goodbye. Tearful farewell songs (121–130)
I’ll miss you.Ōhashi Chippoke
It’s a farewell song that gently lets slip the feelings hidden in one’s heart.
Written by singer-songwriter Chippoke Ohashi, who has produced hits like “Evergreen” and “Mirror Image,” it was released in October 2023 and is included on his second album, “character.” Set to a relaxed tempo, the song voices heartfelt emotions for a former lover, with unpretentious, unfussy words that pierce you one by one.
And yet, the lingering impression after listening is, curiously, a warm one.
When you want someone by your side, this might be the song to turn to.
cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru
Since her debut, singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada has drawn attention for her genius musical sensibility, which continues to deepen to this day.
Her third digital single, “Sakura Nagashi,” written as the theme song for the animated film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, leaves a lingering impression with its striking guitar sound layered over a piano-and-strings ensemble.
The lyrics evoke a story in which, after parting with someone precious whom one cannot accept losing, time nonetheless keeps moving forward—something you can feel resonates with the film’s narrative.
It’s a beautiful ballad whose sense of weightlessness and aching sorrow tightens the chest.
GoodbyeŌhara Sakurako
There are breakups where you don’t part because you fell out of love, but because you have to, even though you still care for each other.
Many people have probably experienced something like that.
Sakurako Ohara’s song “Sayonara” is a goodbye song that will bring tears to anyone who’s gone through such a painful parting, filled with heartache and the feeling of truly loving someone.
Surely everyone has had a farewell that felt like this.
It’s a bittersweet number that brings back those feelings lingering deep in your heart.
Narratageadieu
Adieu, a singer who also works as an actor under the name Moka Kamishiraishi.
Her 2017 release was featured in the film “Narratage.” It also drew attention because Yojiro Noda, the vocalist of RADWIMPS, wrote and composed it.
Majestic piano tones and beautiful strings resonate throughout, and the gorgeous choral work in the chorus is striking.
The lyrics, themed around parting, are somehow refreshing and evoke a clear, sunny sky.
Her transparent, airy vocals gently envelop feelings of loneliness and solitude.
Farewell Songs: Goodbye Ballads. Tearful Parting Songs (131–140)
DepartureGReeeeN
This song contains a message of support to a lover who left to pursue their dreams.
It’s a track by the music group GReeeeN, released in 2008 as their sixth single.
The lyrics are written in down-to-earth language that makes each word relatable.
If you’ve ever broken up with a partner upon graduating school, this bittersweet yet forward-looking number will almost certainly resonate.
Give it a listen when you want to move past sadness and lingering attachment.
a single flowertuki.
tuki.’s “Ichirinbana” is a ballad that carries the weight of farewell in its sound.
The song portrays how one accepts and overcomes the heartbreak of lost love.
The emotions woven into the lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
In the music video, a single rose is shown, visually accentuating the song’s world.
tuki.’s expressive vocals are breathtaking—imbued with melancholy yet undeniably powerful, making this a must-hear performance.
It’s especially recommended for those starting a new chapter in life or anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear.
It will gently stay by your side, offering the courage to move forward with a renewed heart.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
Among GReeeeN’s many songs, “Michi” is so popular it’s no exaggeration to call it one of their signature tracks.
Released in 2007 as their debut single, it also drew attention when the cast of the film “Kiseki: Ano Hi no Sobito,” which is based on the true story of GReeeeN’s formation, released a cover version.
Life is often compared to a long ‘road,’ and this is a song that resonates no matter where you are along that path—not only for those standing at a crossroads, but also for those looking back on their past, stirring a warmth in the heart.