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 Pieces: Songs of Goodbye. Tearful Farewell Songs (1–10)
Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau
Singersongwriter Kanau Matsumura, whose empathetic lyrics and sound have won popularity especially among young people, sings a bittersweet yet forwardlooking breakup song.
It tells the story of a man who decides to part ways because he believes his partner will surely be happier without him.
Listening to this track may have led some to reflect on past memories, wondering, “Did that breakup back then make us both happier?” or “I wonder if my exgirlfriend or exboyfriend is happy now.” For those who have experienced a painful separation like the one in this song, it may feel like a piece that validates the decision they made at the time.
Thank you for liking me.DISH//
A heartwarming ballad by DISH// that gently sings of the bittersweet ache of heartbreak.
It weaves the complex emotions felt at the moment of parting into careful, tender words.
With lyrics that straightforwardly convey gratitude—“Thank you for falling in love with me”—it’s sure to tug at listeners’ hearts.
Re-released in June 2022, the song was reborn as part of the band’s 10th-anniversary ‘Saisei’ (Re-Blue) project.
It’s a recommended track not only for those who have experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone facing a farewell with someone important.
Wrapped in DISH//’s warm vocals, you’ll find the courage to take a new step forward while holding gratitude in your heart.
On this day of goodbyeaimyon
Brimming with tears, “Sayonara no Kyou ni” is a song by Aimyon that stays close to the moment of parting.
By weaving everyday scenes we tend to overlook and the emotions we keep hidden inside into her distinctive lyrics, Aimyon quietly awakens a resonance in the listener’s heart.
The melody, wrapped in impermanence, evokes loneliness while also giving the courage to take a step forward.
Farewells are often moments where nostalgia for days gone by mingles with anticipation for new beginnings.
Embracing that feeling, Aimyon’s voice warmly asks each of our hearts its own questions.
Each time you listen to “Sayonara no Kyou ni,” you can sense the beauty of time slipping away and the possibilities that lie ahead.
Farewell Songs: Goodbye Tunes. Tearful Parting Songs (11–20)
budKobukuro
This song, one of Kobukuro’s signature and most popular tracks, is a renowned ballad filled with gratitude to a late mother.
The lyrics look back on many memories—everything the mother did for the singer and the support she gave—expressing heartfelt thanks throughout.
Written by Kobuchi for his own mother, it is widely loved as a Mother’s Day song, yet it also perfectly suits farewells with someone dear, and is often chosen for send-off gatherings and graduation scenes.
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Sharin no Uta” is a song that conveys both the loneliness of parting and an encouraging sense of stepping forward into a new future.
Its light, pleasant melody makes you want to hum along.
At the same time, the lyrics are sprinkled with poignancy that gently stirs the listener’s emotions.
It connects the complex feelings of the one who sees someone off with a gentle yet powerful message, giving a supportive push to the person departing.
While dealing with the sensitive moment of farewell, BUMP OF CHICKEN delivers a gem of a song that leaves you feeling warm.
calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii
Marcy is a three-piece rock band that has been gaining support especially among younger listeners, appearing on Spotify’s Viral Charts not only in Japan but across various Asian countries.
“Nagi,” the opening track of their second album Candle, draws you into its world from the very start with a sentimental piano and a striking bassline.
Its lyrics tell a story about realizing the importance of someone only after losing them, yet choosing to keep looking forward and moving on—an ache that still carries a sense of strength.
It’s a sentimental number whose lyrical melody stirs the heart.
I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
This song captures the lingering afterglow of a bittersweet love.
Released in August 2018, it was created by wacci’s vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi, inspired by a story from a female friend.
With over 50 million views on YouTube, it has touched many hearts.
The lyrics express complex feelings toward a former lover, depicting a look back on the past through a relationship with a new partner.
It’s a perfect song for those experiencing the ache and conflicts of love.
A highly relatable track that gently accompanies anyone who has gone through a breakup.