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 Songs Ranking [2026] (51–60)
Beyond the GoodbyeToshi57rank/position
Believe it or not, X JAPAN’s Toshi has covered this song.
Despite being a male vocalist, his bright, resonant high notes are beautiful, and his voice has an open, soaring quality that’s truly captivating.
Though it’s a breakup ballad, the performance lifts you up and makes you feel positive.
The song’s delicacy pairs perfectly with Toshi’s piercing, powerful vocals.
neonCity Your City58rank/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?
I can’t be honest.Organic Call59rank/position
A heartwarming rock number by Organic Call that expresses the feelings of someone who can’t honestly convey their emotions to the one they love, through delicate melodies and poetic lyrics.
It portrays the struggle of knowing what to do but being unable to act, the courage to move forward while carrying feelings that could be buried in everyday life, and has resonated with many listeners.
Released digitally in October 2024, the song was crafted by band member Shinya Hirata, who infused it with the difficulty and preciousness of expressing one’s feelings.
It’s a perfect anthem for those who keep their love for someone important close to their heart, and for those who want to change and become more straightforward.
shed skinaiko60rank/position
This is a song included on aiko’s single “Zutto,” released in 2011, and it’s been performed frequently on her concert tours.
As the title “Nukegara” (“Empty Shell”) suggests, the lyrics are a poignant reflection on memories of a past love.
We all have those times when the regret never fades—asking ourselves, “Why can’t I forget?” and “Why did we drift apart?” Trying to force yourself to be cheerful can sometimes make the emptiness feel even worse.
When you’re overwhelmed by loneliness, it might be okay to immerse yourself in old memories for a while before moving forward.
Farewell Song Rankings [2026] (61–70)
Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo.61rank/position
A sweet and bittersweet song by Tensen Tensei Shoujo that portrays the feelings of a girl who’s fallen in love but can’t be honest with her emotions.
Even as she denies, “It’s not love,” her heart flutters whenever she thinks about the person she likes—a feeling captured with striking realism.
Released in May 2024, this pop number expresses the heart of a classic tsundere girl.
It’s said to ignite the crowd so much that the atmosphere of the venue completely changes every time it’s performed live.
It’s a recommended track not only for those with a one-sided crush, but also for anyone who wants to look back on the sweet and sour memories of their youth.
What’s certain ismakaroni enpitsu62rank/position
As you spend your days with someone important, small misunderstandings are bound to happen.
This song seems like one that, at moments when you feel you’re losing sight of the other person, gives you a chance to reflect on your original feelings and the unchanging truths between you.
The gentle sound of Macaroni Enpitsu leaves the impression that it quietly soothes an unsettled heart.
The emotionally charged vocals also convey a great love that is reborn after looking back at yourself.
It’s a song that seems to help rebuild an unstable heart when you no longer understand your own feelings or the other person’s, and that strengthens your resolve to face your emotions.
Category of HappinessMr.Children63rank/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?
