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)
Please forget it.Yorushika
This is a song whose gentle, wistful melody seeps into the heart.
Released by Yorushika in July 2024, it was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “GO HOME: Metropolitan Police Department Unidentified Persons Consultation Office.” The lyrics convey the sorrow of parting and a deep care for the other person, wrapped tenderly by suis’s clear, transparent vocals.
It’s a heartwarming track that stays close to those who have experienced a farewell or are about to take a new step.
Why not listen to it in moments of parting or when you’re looking back on cherished memories?
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.
If you laugh at the skywacci
A song about youth that everyone can relate to.
Released in July 2018 by wacci, it was used as the support song for the “Japan Tsunagaru Project” segment on Fuji TV’s morning show Mezamashi TV.
This track is an uplifting anthem themed around the struggles of adolescence and the bonds of friendship, and it has been loved by many listeners as a refreshing, fast-paced pop tune.
Written and composed by wacci’s vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi, it features gentle yet powerful vocals.
Depicting people racing through their youthful days, this song is also recommended for adults looking back on their past.
SunshadeYuka
A heartrending farewell song woven by Yu-ka.
This work delicately portrays the feeling of being unable to accept a parting with someone.
The lyrics also contain anxieties and confusion about the future, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in June 2024 and selected as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Warau Matryoshka,” this piece blends Yu-ka’s clear vocals with emotionally rich lyrics to create a worldview that will comfort those who have experienced a breakup or are facing a farewell with someone important.
Because you are hereUru
This is a song that powerfully evokes feelings for someone dear to you.
Released in February 2020, it was written specifically as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “Theseus no Fune” (Ship of Theseus).
Uru wrote both the lyrics and music, with Takeshi Kobayashi serving as producer.
It’s characterized by its warm vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply, inspiring a renewed sense of gratitude toward someone important.
The track was initially released as a digital-only single and was later included on the album “Orion Blue.” It will speak even more profoundly to you during times of parting or new beginnings.
Give it a listen when you want to reflect on memories with someone special or convey your thanks.
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.
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.