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] (31–40)
Feeling in loveNishino Kana36rank/position
A love song by Kana Nishino that portrays the struggles of two people who are more than friends but not quite lovers.
The secret feelings harbored for a longtime best friend are expressed with heartrending delicacy.
Even when the mind has given up, the heart can’t help but hold onto a faint hope—an emotion anyone who’s experienced unrequited love can relate to.
Featured on the album “with LOVE,” this track was released in November 2014 and captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a must-listen for anyone wavering between friendship and romance.
splash splashNogizaka 4637rank/position
Zabunzazabun by Nogizaka46 is a song about the moment you realize you’re in love with someone.
It’s a coupling track from the 2021 single Gomen ne Fingers crossed, performed by Yuki Yoda and Ayame Tsutsui.
The lyrics capture the pain of recognizing your feelings yet being unable to confess them, which feels so heartrending when you listen.
Whether or not you choose to express your feelings, how about starting by first acknowledging them?
Where love callsPorunogurafiti38rank/position
It’s a mid-tempo ballad written as the theme song for the drama “The Youngest Son and Three Older Sisters,” starring Eri Fukatsu and Junichi Okada.
The lyrics, said to personify love to match the heartwarming tone of the show, convey a warm message: “There is always someone’s love by our side, and we are never truly alone.” If you listen to this song while you’re in a relationship and feeling lonely because you can’t read the other person’s feelings, don’t you think it might help you rediscover your feelings for the one you love and give you the courage to take a step forward?
Unraveling Loveyama39rank/position
This is a song by yama that portrays, from a unique perspective, the complex emotions of anxiety and regret that arise when you begin to question your relationship with your partner.
It delicately expresses the wavering feelings of someone troubled by their bond with the one they love—considering letting go as one possible choice, yet never losing their feelings for the other person.
The track is included on the album Shikisai, released in November 2022.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those who struggle with relationships with someone important to them, even as they find it hard to be honest with their own feelings.
palettesaidāgāru40rank/position
Cidergirl is a three-piece rock band.
They provided the song Palette as the theme for the film Ani Tomo (My Brother’s Friend).
It’s a pop tune that portrays the inner conflict of a woman who can’t be honest about her feelings of love.
The swiftly shifting melodies seem to reflect her wavering heart.
While the lyrics are quite heartrending, the bright melody and vocals make you feel energized when you listen.
If you’re feeling the same way, give it a listen and let it lift you up.
Farewell Song Rankings [2026] (41–50)
I hate love.Sangatsu no Phantasia41rank/position
The song “Koi wa Kirai da” by Sangatsu no Phantasia is a track that beautifully captures the sweet-and-sour ache and frustration of love through its refreshing sound and vocalist Mia’s supple voice.
The title itself reflects the contradictions of romance—“ideal vs.
reality,” “I love you, but I hate you”—and anyone carrying around a hazy tangle of feelings will likely find it impossible not to relate.
It’s the perfect song for those who are thinking, “I want to fall in love!” or “I want to be swept up in romance!”
I like that kind of thing.wacci42rank/position
Having poured every kind of love-related worry into their songs, wacci this time portrays the heart of a woman bewildered by her own feelings of love.
The lyrics, which describe the pain of being out of sync with her partner and the inner conflict of continuing a convenient relationship, have resonated with many listeners.
Released in April 2024, this work is the first in a new series of love song releases from wacci.
The music video starring Airi Matsui also drew attention.
It’s a perfect song for those struggling with the hard-to-define “Do I like them?” feeling—whether you’re in a more-than-friends-but-not-quite-lovers situation or dealing with emotions that cool after you start dating.