Goodbye Song Rankings [2026]
Here’s the ranking of “goodbye songs” that were popular this year.
In romance, friendships, and everyday life, people experience many kinds of goodbyes.
Whether the farewell is somber or hopeful, listen to this ranking and make a fresh start with a new mindset.
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Goodbye Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)
On the Breeze of LoveVaundy15rank/position
This song brilliantly captures the frustrating feelings of love.
The protagonist pretends not to notice they’ve fallen in love, a state of mind delicately portrayed through its lyrics and melody.
Released in March 2022, it was written as the theme song for an ABEMA dating show.
Its unique metaphor of comparing love to a cold deftly expresses both the sweetness and bitterness of romance.
Showcasing Vaundy’s talent to the fullest, the track became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams.
It’s the perfect song for those grappling with the subtleties of love or trying to sort out their own feelings.
usmilet16rank/position
A heartrending love song by milet that earnestly sings about cherishing the present moment, even while feeling anxious about possibly losing a relationship by confessing one’s feelings.
She conveys the interplay of courage and fear in taking a step forward through her signature husky voice.
Born from the album “us,” released in August 2019, this track also perfectly captures the world of the NTV Wednesday drama “Fake Affair,” for which it served as the theme song.
It gently accompanies those who struggle to express their feelings honestly to someone, or who hesitate out of a desire not to change a precious relationship.
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad17rank/position
How would you feel upon learning that someone you once shared a deep connection with has found a new partner? My Hair is Bad’s 2016 album “woman’s” features a song that delicately captures exactly that complex state of mind.
Even though you’re supposed to have moved on and found a new lover, you can’t shake the lingering attachment to the one you can’t forget.
Spending time with your current partner—who’s the complete opposite type—only makes the quiet ache of your feelings for the former one smolder in the back of your heart.
Released as the album reached a peak position of No.
5 on the Oricon charts, the track’s music video also drew significant attention.
It’s a song that will deeply resonate with anyone who thought they’d stepped into a new love but still finds themselves tethered to the past, or who has felt a rush of complicated emotions upon seeing an ex looking happy.
Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLE18rank/position
A song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that gently wraps the ambiguity of young love.
While cherishing one’s true self, it delicately portrays the feelings of youths pining for romance.
Released in June 2022, it drew attention as the theme song for ABEMA’s popular show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita” (“Today, I Fell in Love”).
The track is included on the mini-album “Unity,” which garnered notice alongside other tie-in songs.
It’s recommended for those struggling with a relationship with someone they like or unsure of their own feelings.
Why not listen to this song and face the true emotions within you?
On this day of goodbyeaimyon19rank/position
When you search for Aimyon’s songs, the phrase “chord progression” always appears at the top of the results.
It seems everyone admires Aimyon and plays the guitar! This song, which was also the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “news zero,” would switch me into a reflective mood whenever it came on—like, “A lot happened today, but here I am watching TV now,” and I’d quietly look back on the day.
It’s a song where Aimyon encourages you to keep moving forward even as you question yourself—whether what you want to do is truly your own desire, and whether you really love the person you’re drawn to.
sparklingmosao.20rank/position
A sparkling portrayal of the feeling of being in love, Mosawo’s song delicately captures both the radiance and the bittersweetness of romance.
The gentle vocals and finely crafted lyrics sink deep into the heart, conveying the anxiety and inner conflict of someone in love.
Released in September 2020, the track resonated widely on social media.
It’s perfect for anyone with an unrequited crush or those unable to put their feelings into words.
When you want to summon the courage to take a step forward, this is a song that gently gives you a push.
Farewell Song Rankings [2026] (21–30)
Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria21rank/position
This is a bittersweet love song about a heart swaying between true feelings and outward appearances.
She wants to believe his words, yet deep down she doubts them, and still can’t bring herself to end things… You can sense her wavering emotions in the chorus’s back-and-forth between the man and woman.
The track is a work by singer-songwriter Miliyah Kato, released in September 2008 as her 13th single.
Its arrangement is striking, unfolding from a wistful piano intro into a danceable four-on-the-floor sound.
The song is also included on the acclaimed album “Ring.” When you’re unsure of the other person’s feelings and don’t know what to do, listening to this might resonate with your complicated state of mind.