[For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Cheer Anthems to Convey Gratitude and Support

Petals, heralding the beginningsakura shimeji

Sakurashimeji “Petals, Announcing the Beginning” Lyric Video

A heartwarming graduation song from Sakura Shimeji.

The cherry blossom–themed lyrics gently embrace both parting and new beginnings.

Imbued with the feelings of members who experienced student life during the COVID-19 pandemic, this work was released as a digital single in February 2023.

The phrase “I wish today were the beginning” leaves a strong impression, tenderly depicting both lingering attachment to the past and hope for the future.

It’s a perfect track for background music at graduation ceremonies or farewell parties, and is recommended for anyone who wants to express gratitude before parting with someone important.

Goodbye, thank you.chanyu i

Goodbye, thank you / Chanyu-i

It’s a heartwarming song filled with gratitude and cheers for graduates.

Carried by the gentle tones of the piano, the lyrics resonate as they both lament parting with cherished friends met in high school and convey a sense of hope for the future.

Chanyu-i’s clear, pure vocals deeply touch the listener’s heart.

Released in February 2022, the track gained attention on TikTok and struck a chord with many people.

It’s a song you’ll want to play at graduations, farewell gatherings, and other moments of parting with important people.

It might loosen your tear ducts, but it will surely leave you with a warm feeling.

Good Bye,Good LuckTOTALFAT

TOTALFAT　『Good Bye, Good Luck』（Short ver.）

This is a song filled with gratitude and encouragement for graduates.

The lyrics, which blend the sadness of parting with the anticipation of a new beginning, truly resonate.

It describes walking alone under the setting sun and, while recalling days of tears, expresses thanks to the person who was always there for support.

You can feel the bond and hope contained in the promise, “Until the day we meet again.” Released in January 2012, it was also used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Naruto (young days arc).

It’s a perfect track for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties.

TOTALFAT’s warm vocals and the powerful yet gentle melody seem to softly push those setting off on their next journey.

Graduation — goodbyes are for tomorrowTakkī & Tsubasa

[Karaoke] Graduation: Farewell Is for Tomorrow / Tackey & Tsubasa

Released in February 2003 by Tackey & Tsubasa, this song conveys a sense of frustration and feeling somewhat unaccepted through its lyrics, capturing the raw emotions of a breakup.

True to its title, “Graduation ~Sayonara wa Ashita no Tame ni,” the lyrics suggest that farewells exist for the sake of the future, making it a track that also carries a positive, forward-looking message.

Sakuraayaka

Ayaka / “Sakura” (from the LIVE DVD & Blu-ray “Acoustic Live Tour 2017–2018 ~3-STAR RAW~”)

This song is Ayaka’s first graduation-themed track, released in 2018.

True to her style of crafting numerous classics, it’s a deeply evocative and moving ballad.

The lyrics portray not only the joy of graduation but also feelings of loneliness and poignancy.

At the same time, they note how, even as the years pass after graduation, the arrival of spring brings back memories of those days.

It might be a lovely song to dedicate to friends with the sentiment, “Here’s to a long-lasting connection from here on out.”

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