Farewell Songs: Karaoke tunes to sing at a farewell party. Goodbye songs.

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NiziU(니쥬) 「AlwayS」 M/V

A perfect NiziU song for expressing gratitude to someone special during the season of farewells.

It also made headlines for being written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Unlike their previous pop image, this track is a sweeping ballad that lets you savor their vocals.

It was released for streaming in December 2024, included on the mini-album “AWAKE” released in February 2025, and was also chosen as a special song for the film “The Wild Robot.” Its heartwarming melody and the members’ emotionally rich vocals make it ideal for sharing a reflective mood at a farewell party.

Why not sing it with heartfelt sincerity for friends embarking on a new journey?

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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?

lost itemVaundy

Forgotten Things / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Vaundy is a singer-songwriter with multifaceted talent who handles everything from songwriting and composition to artwork, earning overwhelming support especially among young people.

Released in November 2022, this piece was created as the theme song for McDonald’s Japan’s “Time-Traveling Burger” commercial.

It’s also included on the album “replica,” and its rock sound, tinged with a certain nostalgia, really resonates.

The lyrics, which depict the process of reclaiming feelings and one’s self that were left behind amid busy days, can also be read as a message to those embarking on a new path.

Try singing this song as a send-off to dear friends, where the sadness of parting and the hope of a fresh start coexist.

When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku – When It Shines (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “The Heike Story” Opening Theme]

Written as the opening theme for the anime The Heike Story and released as a digital-only single in January 2022, this song stirs the heart with a powerful message that, while attuned to the impermanence at the core of the story, still affirms that “the world is beautiful.” The sound—uniquely Hitsujibungaku—balances delicacy and intensity, making it shine even more brightly within the album our hope.

The lyrics, which gaze toward the light beyond partings and anxiety, are sure to resonate as a send-off for those setting out to new places.

With a perfect emotional temperature—neither too somber nor overly bright—it gently wraps the atmosphere of a farewell gathering.

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sumika / Honne [Music Video] *Theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Championship

This song gives you the strength to move forward by laying bare the weaknesses and inner conflicts you keep hidden in your heart.

Released by the popular band sumika—known for their refreshingly crisp pop sound—as a single in January 2021, it was written as the support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

The lyrics portray the courage to face your inner self and take a step forward, even with trembling legs, and will likely resonate deeply with those standing at major turning points like retiring from a club activity or graduating.

It’s a perfect number for a farewell scene—not only celebrating a bright new departure, but also offering a warm cheer to friends setting out with anxieties, gently reassuring them, “You’re fine just the way you are.”

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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.”

Fly Highmilet

milet “Fly High” MUSIC VIDEO (NHK Winter Sports Theme Song)

This work by milet conveys a passionate message to friends taking off into a new environment: you can soar even higher.

Included on her 2022 album “visions,” the track served as an NHK winter sports theme song and moved many listeners.

The lyrics offer strong encouragement, saying that even if you hit difficult walls, if you push forward on the path you believe in, you will surely see the light.

With exhilarating sound that feels like breaking through to the skies above and milet’s emotional, soaring vocals, it’s sure to brightly illuminate the future of anyone taking a new step forward.