[Farewell Party Songs] From hidden gems to the latest hits: a collection of classics to color the moment of parting

Laughing and falling downHanbaato Hanbaato

Humbert Humbert “Laughing and Falling Down” (Official Music Video) [Song Performed at the 76th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]

A simple, warm folk song by Humbert Humbert that gently nudges those setting off on a new journey.

The unadorned vocals and acoustic sound quietly complement the bittersweet yet warm atmosphere of a farewell gathering.

This work has a charm that seems to affirm the daily routines that bring both tears and laughter, revealing a different expression each time you listen.

Produced as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Bakebake,” airing from September 2025, it carries the air of Matsue, the setting of the show, and sinks softly into the heart.

Why not choose it as background music for sending off dear friends, while feeling bonds that remain unchanged even across distance?

Thank youSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Arigatou” MV (Band ver.)

SUPER BEAVER is a rock band that keeps moving the hearts of many listeners with a straightforward rock sound that goes straight to the core of the words.

Featured on the album “361°,” this song is more than a simple message of gratitude—it’s a powerful rock number that affirms encounters, farewells, and the very feeling of being alive.

Released in February 2014, it isn’t tied to any TV show or film, yet it’s known as a classic that spread by word of mouth along with the heat of live house performances.

There’s hardly a more fitting song for expressing your feelings to friends at a farewell gathering.

If you let the band’s unvarnished intensity carry the words of thanks that are usually too embarrassing to say, the whole venue is sure to be wrapped in warm emotion.

Stand by MeSaucy Dog

Stand By Me

A song by Saucy Dog that sings about the real struggles felt in that transitional phase from adolescence to adulthood—when you don’t want to grow up but have to keep moving forward.

It was released digitally in advance in September 2019 and included the following month on the mini-album Blue Period.

Shinya Ishihara’s unpretentious lyrics and emotionally rich vocals resonate powerfully while gently comforting anxious hearts, making it a rock number that truly hits home.

Even as it holds the fear and bittersweetness of climbing the steps into adulthood, it offers a warm cheer to those mustering the courage to take their first step.

It’s a classic that gently nudges anyone standing at a major crossroads in life—like graduation or retirement—so give it a listen as farewell party background music.

evening primroseNovelbright

Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

A song I’d like to recommend as background music for a farewell party to see off a cherished colleague is “Tsukimisou.” Released by the rock band Novelbright in December 2020, it’s also included on their album Kaimaku Sengen.

Since it was used as the weather segment theme on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!,” some of you may have heard it before.

With a dramatic, piano-centered sound and Yudai Takenaka’s emotional vocals that are sure to bring tears, it stands out.

Its popularity is evident from its over 300 million streams.

This ballad, which gently accompanies the sadness of parting and bittersweet feelings, is perfect for creating a moving moment.

Be sure to give this classic that colors the start of a new chapter a listen.

Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Youth and a Moment” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu is a rock band admired for their conservatory-trained members’ high-level musicianship and emotionally charged songs.

Released digitally in March 2019 and included on the mini-album “season,” this track is a rock number written specifically for a McDonald’s Japan commercial.

Riding on a brisk, fast-paced band sound, the lyrics sing of the fragility of youth and its fleeting brilliance.

It reminds us that the moments we once found dull can later become irreplaceable treasures.

The powerful message—that the future is unpredictable yet something we create ourselves—makes it a perfect fit for a farewell party sending off friends onto new paths.

cheerMarushii

Marcy – Yell (Official Music Video)

There are moments when, in days that prioritize results above all else, you feel like your heart might break.

This song, released digitally by the empathetic-lyric–driven rock band Marcy in February 2024, gently stays close to those unspoken feelings of loneliness and anxiety.

Written as the 55th anniversary campaign song for Shinken Zemi High School Course, it’s a warm anthem that fully affirms the daily efforts that can’t be measured by scores or outcomes alone.

Much like the music video set in a school that portrays inner conflict, Ukyo Yoshida’s gentle voice permeates the hearts of those who keep looking forward even while they struggle.

It’s a number you’ll want to sing in the season of spring farewells and new departures, carrying the message to friends heading down their own paths: “You’re fine just the way you are.”

BOYKing Gnu

King Gnu – BOY

King Gnu is a band that continues to captivate countless listeners with overwhelming musicianship and a uniquely imaginative worldview.

Included on the album “THE GREATEST UNKNOWN,” this track was pre-released in October 2021 and was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings.

The lyrics portray a boy who, despite carrying his own weakness, earnestly faces forward—feelings that overlap with those setting off into a new world, offering them courage.

The contrast between the beautiful resonance of the strings and the intense development in the interlude seems to mirror the ups and downs of life.

It’s a masterpiece we’d love to dedicate as the biggest cheer for the guest of honor to conclude a farewell party, where anxiety and anticipation intertwine.