[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks and Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings
When it comes to songs you want to listen to in March, graduation and farewell songs—centered on parting and new beginnings—are the classics.
In this article, we’ve gathered moving tracks that are perfect for March, when we leave familiar places behind and step into the next stage.
For those starting a new life due to graduation or a job transfer, songs that celebrate bonds with longtime friends will resonate; for those seeing others off, songs that cheer on their departure may strike a chord.
We’ve also picked out tear-jerking tracks ideal for the season, including cherry blossom songs and gentle tales of young love—be sure to give them a listen!
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[Songs to Listen to in March] Spring Classics & Moving Songs About Meetings and Farewells (21–30)
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
A SEKAI NO OWARI song marked by a gentle, soul-stirring melody and lyrics filled with deep emotion.
It’s a warm anthem for those chasing their dreams, while also portraying the quiet love of those who support them.
Released in February 2018, it was used as NHK’s broadcast theme song for the PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics.
When you want to encourage someone facing difficulties—or when you feel on the verge of giving up yourself—listening to it will give you the strength to face forward even in harsh times, like a flower blooming in the cold season.
Before the departureWANIMA
This is a WANIMA song filled with a powerful message cheering on new beginnings.
Created by members hailing from Kyushu and infused with their love for their hometown, it was released in April 2021 as the theme song for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ “Fight! Kyushu” project.
As an anthem for those facing challenges, it puts the phrase “Do your best” front and center.
It’s a perfect track for people at life’s turning points—new working adults, students, and more.
With WANIMA’s signature energetic sound and uplifting lyrics, it’s sure to give you courage.
We AreONE OK ROCK
A song by ONE OK ROCK whose grand melody and powerful vocals resonate deeply.
While portraying the struggles and anxieties of young people, it passionately sings about the importance of living true to yourself.
Included on the album “Ambitions” and used as NHK’s soccer theme, this track gives listeners the courage to face challenges.
In December 2016, it caused a major stir when it was performed with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds at the “18-sai” event.
If you’re anxious about stepping into a new environment or feel like you’re losing your sense of self, give it a listen.
Song of DepartureNEW!AAA
This is a song by the co-ed performance group AAA that you’ll want to listen to when setting off on a new journey and taking your first step forward.
Released in January 2009 as their 20th single, it was their first attempt at a ballad sung by all members, a departure from the strong dance-track image they had up to that point.
Amid the sorrow of parting, it carries hope for the future and uplifting messages that gently nudge listeners forward.
In spring, when anxiety and anticipation mix as new lives begin, why not listen to this track that’s perfect for rallying yourself?
March of the PetalsAimer
Aimer’s “March of the Petals” is a very beautiful song that depicts springtime farewells.
Being with the one you love used to be a given, but with graduation, that normalcy is lost.
It’s filled to the brim with those precious moments and feelings, and I can’t listen without tears.
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
If you’ve ever left a familiar place to chase a dream, you’ll likely feel this song’s emotions with aching clarity.
In Kinoko Teikoku’s “Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom,” a young person who has decided to move on to a new stage is portrayed bravely taking a step forward while holding past memories close.
It’s a song that, in a spring filled with meetings and farewells and the tendency to carry anxieties about the future, inspires you to think: “I’ll do my best in a new place so I can laugh and reunite with the friends who gave me such wonderful memories.”
AnswerBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN weaves melodies that sink into the heart and words of profound depth.
This work explores themes of self-discovery and growth, portraying feelings for the invisible yet undeniably present things that matter.
Released digitally in December 2016, it was written as the opening theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
It serves as an encouraging message to those searching for the meaning of life, and a song that emphasizes the importance of following one’s inner voice.
A track for anyone starting a new chapter or standing at a crossroads in life—one that will give you the courage to find the answer deep within your heart.