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 Songs: Goodbye Tunes. Tearful Parting Songs (21–30)
At the star-street stationtuki.
A song by tuki.
that tenderly captures the pain of parting and the hope of reunion.
It conveys a heartfelt wish to meet one last time before saying goodbye to someone dear.
The symbolic setting of the “Starry Town Station” impressively expresses the hope for meeting again.
Released in June 2024, it was also featured as an insert song in AbemaTV’s drama “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Graduation Edition.” It’s a warm, comforting track that resonates with those who have experienced farewells or are in the position of seeing off someone important.
tuki.’s expressive vocals gently embrace the listener’s heart.
March 9Remioromen
It’s a gentle, heartfelt masterpiece by Remioromen that portrays the changing seasons and the bonds between people.
Released in March 2004, it was reportedly written to celebrate a friend’s wedding.
The lyrics, which cherish the small moments of everyday life, truly resonate.
After being featured in the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears,” it also became beloved as a graduation song.
Listening to it at times of new beginnings or farewells is sure to double the emotion.
It’s also the perfect song for expressing gratitude to someone special.
[Farewell Song] A song of goodbye. Tearful goodbye songs (31–40)
cherry blossomKobukuro
Kobukuro has many great songs, but I think the most famous is Sakura.
When you think of Kobukuro, you think of their two-part harmony, and this song is no exception—the well-balanced blend of their voices is wonderful.
It’s a song that gives you courage when you set off on a new journey.
Hello, Again A Place That’s Been Around Since Long AgoMy Little Lover
When I listen to it, I somehow feel it’s about breaking up with a lover from one’s youth.
But when I listen again, the lyrics start to sound like everyone I’ve parted ways with—friends and all the people I’ve said goodbye to—are supporting who I am now.
It seems sad to meet someone only to part, but I also feel the song is saying that every parting was necessary.
LullabyRADWIMPS
This song has a somewhat bright vibe for a tearful farewell tune.
It’s the closing track of RADWIMPS’s 2005 album “RADWIMPS 2: Developing.” The melody is upbeat and lively, yet if you take time to read the lyrics, you’ll feel something burning in your chest—a forward-looking goodbye song.
For those taking on something new, or stepping into a new environment, this track is sure to give you strength.
Sky of TearsGReeeeN
This is a song called “Namidazora” released by GReeeeN in 2008.
The music video is also themed around a graduation ceremony and depicts a junior high school graduation.
The lyrics are addressed to people setting off into a new world.
The key change in the final chorus somehow brings a tear to my eye.
366 daysHY
This song movingly portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.
Released in 2008, it was included on HY’s album “HeartY” and was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama and film “Red Thread.” Characterized by the Okinawa-born band HY’s deep emotional expression and a melody that resonates with the heart, its lyrics speak for those who have experienced a breakup and have struck a chord with many listeners.
When you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or overcome a farewell with someone important, give it a listen.
It’s sure to be a song that stays close to your heart.