Farewell Songs: Tracks that sing various kinds of “goodbyes”
In life, we encounter many kinds of farewells: breaking up with a lover, parting ways with beloved friends and mentors when moving on to further studies or a new job, and even losing precious family members.
Some farewells are sad, while others are hopeful—but saying “goodbye” is always tinged with loneliness.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that capture the feeling of “goodbye” and gently accompany your heart.
From songs that heal the wounds of heartbreak to songs that cheer you on at a new beginning, we’ve picked out tracks that sing about all kinds of farewells.
Find the one that perfectly fits your situation!
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Farewell Songs: Tracks that Sing Various “Goodbyes” (71–80)
Lit by the moonDEEN
This is a song by the male vocal group DEEN.
When breaking up with a lover as in this song, it’s not always the case that both people have sorted out their feelings.
In fact, the other person may even seem more attractive than usual.
Although it’s up-tempo, it’s a bittersweet track about the end of a romance.
Goodbye, Ultimate WeaponThe Birthday
This is a maxi single by The Birthday released in 2012.
It’s an upbeat, refreshing track popular with fans, and it’s also included on their best-of compilation.
Unusually for The Birthday, the lyrics carry a strong message that real, flesh-and-blood human beings are the strongest.
SignalWANIMA
This is a song I really want you to listen to when you’re feeling wistful, remembering your school days.
It’s by WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto, included on their major-label debut album “Everybody!!,” released in 2018.
Their energetic sound and vocals have the power to blow away worries and anxieties.
When you’re worn out by something, or feeling lonely and wishing you could see your friends back home, let this song lift you up!
to yell, telephone, downpourChatto Monchī
This song, which portrays a moment of heartache and decision, was released as a single in July 2006.
Chatmonchy’s energetic sound blends beautifully with Eriko Hashimoto’s delicate lyrics.
It conveys one-sided phone conversations and the sense of loneliness and looming farewell felt in a torrential downpour, resonating deeply with listeners.
While valuing the contrast between past and present, it depicts the wish to stay the same and the struggle when faced with reality.
You can feel the pain of choosing to part ways and the determination to move forward nonetheless.
It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to when healing a broken heart or standing on the verge of a goodbye with someone important.
GoodbyeNakamura Ayumi
This is a track included as the sixth song on Ayumi Nakamura’s 1990 studio album “BROTHER.” The lyrics and composition were handled by Nakamura herself.
It’s a song about parting with a lover, delivered as a pleasantly old-fashioned rock tune featuring piano and saxophone.
Goodbye, TearsArimura Kasumi
This is the classic song “Namida-kun Sayonara,” which was used effectively in the morning drama series Hiyokko and became a revival hit.
It was originally released in 1965 as a single by Kyu Sakamoto, and was later released as a single in succession by the original Johnny’s, Hiroshi Wada & The Mahina Stars, and Johnny Tillotson.
Even today, it remains a celebrated Japanese classic covered by many artists.
Goodbye with a winksawada kenji
It’s a moving masterpiece that blends the sadness of parting with a forward-looking spirit.
One of Kenji Sawada’s signature songs, it was released in 1976 as his 16th single.
The poetic lyrics by Yumi Arai and the up-tempo melody highlighted by piano tones are exquisitely matched.
It delicately captures the complex emotions at the moment a romantic relationship ends, carrying a message that resonates deeply with listeners.
Give it a listen when you want to heal the wounds of heartbreak or need the courage to take a new step forward.
It’s sure to become a song that stays close to your heart.