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)
Excuse, maybeAKB4836rank/position
Among the songs where Atsuko Maeda served as center, this one ranks among the most popular, and many fans still say, “This is my number one favorite.” It’s especially beloved by other idols, too, and has been covered and sung more times than you could possibly count.
The song’s tagline is “Maybe… I really do like you,” a warm phrase that embraces all the feelings of love found in the lyrics.
Lines like “I realized this feeling is love, but I still can’t say it” still make your heart flutter even now.
It’s a legendary track that supported AKB48’s early days and cheered on unrequited love.
Definitely give it a listen!
More than friends, less than loversAsa37rank/position
Singer-songwriter ASA, who performs under the tagline “Songs for those who want to die,” captivates listeners with music steeped in a distinctive worldview.
The track ‘More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers,’ released digitally on September 19, 2022, features a piano-centered ensemble that creates a sentimental resonance.
The lyrics, which evoke the struggle between one’s own feelings and those of the other person and the harshness of reality, make us keenly aware of how complex and delicate the human heart can be.
For anyone who’s been in the same situation, it’s a heartrending pop tune that will strike a painfully familiar chord.
neonCity Your City38rank/position
“neon” is a track by City Your City, a Japanese unit whose music is based on overseas electronic sounds like future bass and EDM.
Released in 2015 as their second single, it’s captivating for its uniquely clipped, almost broken Japanese-style vocals and its polished production.
The lyrics are written from a woman’s perspective, depicting a relationship kept at arm’s length—while still expressing the emptiness and loneliness that come with it.
If you’re questioning your relationship with someone, why not give “neon” a listen and reconsider things?
Thinking of youGReeeeN39rank/position
GReeeeN’s “Kimi Omoi” is a song about the feelings you have for someone you truly love.
Released in 2008, it’s included on the hit album “Ah, Hello, Long Time No See,” which reached number one on the Oricon charts, and it was used as the theme song for NHK’s Drama 8 “Nanase Futatabi.” The lyrics overflow with gratitude and compassion for the other person, and listening to it warms your heart.
If you’re unsure about your own feelings, you should definitely give “Kimi Omoi” a listen!
TsukuyomiKing&Prince40rank/position
Even if you put on a brave face and say you’re fine being alone, deep down… This is a cool, danceable track that draws you into a slightly shadowy world.
It’s a song by Johnny’s popular idol group King & Prince, released in 2022 as their 11th single, and it was used as the theme for the drama “Kurosagi.” The sweet vocals and mature sound are a perfect match, and before you know it, you’ll be completely absorbed.
It’s sure to resonate especially with those who keep their true feelings locked away in their hearts.
Farewell Song Rankings [2026] (41–50)
Category of HappinessMr.Children41rank/position
The gentle mid-tempo number “Categories of Happiness” is included on Mr.Children’s 1997 album.
Its nostalgic, slightly wistful melody and lyrics perfectly capture the confusion of being in love.
Not knowing whether you truly like that person or whether this feeling is love—this classic by Mr.Children gently accompanies those wavering emotions, embracing the sweet yet unstable complexity of a heart in love.
Why not spend some quiet, solitary moments listening to this song when you’re lost in thought?
Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLE42rank/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?