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] A song of goodbye. Tearful goodbye songs (31–40)
KanadeSukima Suichi
This signature song by Sukima Switch, Kanade.
It’s been covered by many artists and often heard as a tie-in song.
Originally released in 2004 as their second single, it’s a tearjerker that anyone—men or women—can emotionally connect with.
The track movingly depicts the journey of growing into adulthood, a path everyone experiences.
There’s a reason it’s been loved for so long: the melody and lyrics grip your heart every time you listen—a true mark of a classic.
SignalWANIMA
This song offers words of encouragement to friends setting off before a farewell, and among WANIMA’s tracks, it’s especially popular as an anthem for parting.
Thanks to its characteristically catchy and upbeat WANIMA sound, it turns those often somber farewell moments into something positive and bright.
The lyrics are filled with messages of support, but the part you should pay special attention to is the ending.
Knowing you have friends who’ll tell you, “If you’ve given it your all and it still doesn’t work out, come back,” is truly reassuring.
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A song that served as the theme for the film Solanin, based on the manga, and one of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s most popular tracks.
It’s a mid-tempo, breezy guitar rock number with lyrics about parting, tied to the film’s story, that really move you.
Speaking of lyrics tied to the story, they were written by Inio Asano, the author of the original manga, and the band composed the music based on them.
The way the emotions swell more and more as the song progresses into the latter half is truly gripping.
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
Since its release in 2003, this song has been cherished as a classic graduation song and is often chosen for choral performances.
In 2019, an arranged version was also released as the theme song for the drama “同期のサクラ” (Sakura’s Colleagues).
Sung alongside the beauty of cherry blossoms, the song’s lyrics—sending off friends with the message, “Let’s grow and meet again someday”—are deeply moving.
It’s a perfect fit not only for graduations but also for new beginnings, such as when a colleague or supervisor is transferred.
Words of FarewellKaientai
Since its release in 1979, this masterpiece has been beloved by many as a classic graduation song.
Of course, it’s also perfect as a send-off song for occasions other than graduation.
As the title “Okuru Kotoba” (Words of Parting) suggests, the lyrics are filled with messages that read like life lessons for those setting out on a new journey.
Warm and full of love, the song has been covered by many artists over the years, so it might be fun to look for a cover version you like.
Farewell Etude: Songs of Goodbye. Tearful Parting Songs (41–50)
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
This is ZONE’s biggest hit, and besides being a breakup song, it’s also hugely popular as a summer anthem! It was the theme song for the drama series “Kids War,” and it also made headlines when a cover version by the voice cast was used as the ending theme for “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” The lyrics describe a friend who is transferring schools, making it a true portrayal of parting.
While looking back on the memories they shared, it also includes the promise, “Let’s meet again in 10 years,” making it a moving friendship song that warms your heart as you listen.
Let the cherry blossoms bloomarashi
This is the perfect song to give to someone who’s moving on after a farewell and striving in a new place—the signature track by Arashi! “Sakura blooms” doesn’t just literally mean cherry blossoms opening; like saying exam success, it signifies that something you’ve challenged yourself with has gone well.
That forward-looking spirit is woven throughout the lyrics.
And before you set off running in a new place, there’s almost always a parting from your current environment and friends.
This song carries a powerful message: “Even after we part, the bonds we’ve built won’t disappear—so keep your head up and keep running forward!”