[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 Tunes Depicting Meetings and Farewells (41–50)
JourneyFuji Kaze
In March, when we begin to feel the arrival of spring, the song that deserves a place in your heart is Fujii Kaze’s “Tabiji.” Released on March 1, 2021, it also drew attention as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama Nijiiro Karte.
Filmed in Fujii’s hometown and at his former school, the music video showcases his natural charm and serves as an anthem for listeners facing graduation and new departures.
The blend of electric piano and soothing breakbeats accompanies those starting a new chapter, while the lyrics—inviting a tender look back at past memories—will resonate with those doing the seeing-off as well.
[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks & Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings (51–60)
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
A song by the folk duo Yuzu themed around friendship.
What makes this track wonderful is, of course, the lyrics thoughtfully written with friends in mind.
It’s a heartwarming number that gently wraps around you—perfect for the graduation season in March.
The tenderness of their two voices really resonates with the heart.
Until we meet againHirai Dai
An emotional ballad about parting, sung by Dai Hirai, a popular artist known for surf music.
You can picture the bittersweet yet warm farewell scene of waving and saying “see you” along the usual tree-lined street.
The song not only expresses gratitude for having met, but also a deep affection for the days when love was nurtured despite passing each other by.
Released in February 2015, it was also included on the album “Slow & Easy.” It’s a song that will gently give you a push at moments of departure with someone important, such as graduations or job transfers.
cherry blossomKobukuro
One of the quintessential songs of spring is Kobukuro’s “Sakura.” The song likens the protagonist—who has gone through a heartbreak and now prays for their former lover’s happiness—to cherry blossoms waiting for spring.
The sorrow and pain of a broken heart are compared to the harsh cold of winter, and just as blossoms endure the winter and put out new buds, the song depicts the inner resolve to overcome the sadness of heartbreak and move forward.
Spring often brings farewells, but this track suggests that beyond the sadness, new encounters and joys may await.
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks
This song, a collaboration between singer CHiCO and the creative team HoneyWorks, is a graduation anthem popular among younger generations.
The piano accompaniment evokes classroom scenes and memories just by listening, while CHiCO’s vocals resonate with tender poignancy.
It’s a gentle track, like a sunlit corner of a classroom in spring.
Path of HopeSambomasutā
With entrance exams, job hunting, or transfers on the horizon, some of you may be feeling overwhelmed with anxiety.
For you, I recommend listening to “Path of Hope.” It’s a song by the rock band Sambomaster, chosen as the theme for the school drama “School!!,” and it has since become a beloved staple of graduation songs.
Takashi Yamaguchi’s passionate vocals are sure to give you courage.
By the way, the song is also known for its fantastic live performances, so I hope you’ll check those out as well.
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
It also drew attention for being chosen as the ending theme for the film ReLIFE, released in April 2017.
Sung in a style where melody and rap take turns back and forth, it’s an upbeat track with poignantly bittersweet lyrics.
In the rap sections, the protagonist talks about “you,” the person they once met and parted from.
Memories may grow hazy over time, but this song conveys the determination to cherish them nonetheless.