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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Farewell Song: Goodbye Songs of Tears (181–190)
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“film” by Saucy Dog is a song brimming with lingering feelings for an ex.
It’s included on their 2020 mini-album “Take Me.” The simple, unadorned melody and Shinya Ishihara’s wrung-out vocals heighten the song’s heartbreak.
The lyrics trace a loop of emotions: while you’re still full of feelings you can’t let go of, the other person has already moved on to a new lover, and yet you still can’t give up.
It’s the perfect song to play when you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to your own feelings.
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There are times when your ex quickly finds someone new, right? Yoi-yoi centers on a woman who’s feeling down after experiencing that bittersweet situation.
It’s a song performed by the four-member vocal group et-and-.
The lyrics portray negative emotions like jealousy and anger toward the former lover.
In contrast, the vocals are gentle and subdued, which might help calm you when you listen.
The pleasing sound of the words in the lyrics is another draw—it really sticks in your ear.
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reGretGirl’s song “Whiteout” expresses the pain of heartbreak through the color white, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.
The wording in the lyrics makes the breakup scenario feel modern yet real.
The straightforward, powerful guitar sound and melody stir complex emotions while giving you the strength to look forward.
The lyrics, which resonate with many who have been through similar experiences, are particularly striking.
The music video—set on a white stage where the members perform passionately—greatly enhances the song’s worldview and reveals a sense of beauty even within the sorrow of parting.
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The title “Fushiawase” perfectly captures how you feel after breaking up with someone you truly love.
Released in 2023 by singer-songwriter Ren, this song focuses on the emotions of a man right after a breakup.
It portrays the struggle to convert sadness into another feeling and force a mental reset—because if you don’t, you’ll be swallowed up by the darkness.
Throughout the track, there’s a constant outpouring of conflicting emotions: trying to stay positive while being unable to fully let go.
It’s a recommended song for anyone feeling stuck between “I’ll try my best” and “I can’t do it.”
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A signature song by Macaroni Empitsu that portrays the end of a heartrending romance.
Released in February 2019 as the lead track of the mini-album “LiKE,” it was later included on their second album “hope.” The lyrics delicately depict the feelings of a protagonist suffering through a love that has gone cold, and when paired with Hattori’s emotional vocals, they leave a deep impression on listeners.
The line “Please return the spare key” symbolizes the end of the relationship, along with the lingering attachment that remains.
It’s a song that offers comfort and empathy to those carrying the pain of heartbreak, and it will surely serve as a source of support for anyone who has experienced a breakup or is struggling with love.
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It’s a grand, dramatic slow ballad.
Unstoppable tears are likened to incessant rain, depicting deep sorrow and a sense of loss.
The lyrics are marked by profound feelings for a loved one and the sadness that comes with that love.
Included on the album “Daniel,” released in August 2006, it was MONGOL800’s first new work in about two and a half years.
Recommended as a song that gently accompanies those who are experiencing deep grief after losing someone precious.
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A poignant song by RADWIMPS written as the theme for the film “The Last 10 Years.” It portrays the fragility of spending limited time with a loved one and highlights the preciousness of life.
The lyrics strikingly express a contradiction of modern society: physical distance can shrink, yet emotional distance remains.
The sense of helplessness and inner conflict—wanting to do something for someone you love but being unable to—hits close to the heart.
It’s a song that stays close to the sorrow of losing someone important while evoking hope for a reunion.