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” (81–90)
Happy Endingback number
A touching song that sings of the aching feelings for a former lover.
The portrait of a woman who tries to act tough yet cannot sever her lingering attachment is striking.
It depicts the complex emotions of someone who, despite her words, still truly loves the other person.
Released in November 2016, it was also used as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” It’s recommended as a chance to sort out your feelings if you’ve experienced parting from someone you love.
Let yourself be carried by back number’s gentle vocals and take a moment to face your own emotions.
Goodbye from around the worldDREAMS COME TRUE
This is a song released in 2017 as the CF image song for the music streaming service “Spotify #Current Soundtrack: Dog Walking Edition.” The Chinese-style scale gives it a uniquely distinctive flavor.
The music video features the artist collective “Tokyo Gegegay.”
I won’t say goodbye.THE TIMERS
A song by Kiyoshiro Imawano’s masked band, The Timers, included on their album “Resurrection!! The Timers,” it is said to be a support song for the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
Although the album is a live recording, only “Sayonara wa Shinai” was released in advance as a single, and that track is a studio recording.
Goodbye, BystanderYU-KI
This is YUKI’s 31st single, released in 2017.
It was written as the opening theme for the NHK anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
“Bystander” is a term that refers to a companion or discoverer who happens to be present at an emergency scene.
Goodbye, Strangerkururi
Kururi’s “Goodbye Stranger” vividly captures the poignant moment of parting.
The song likens the irresistible urge to recall a former lover—now like a mirage—to the stifling heat of summer.
Under the dazzling sun, its melody resounding in places steeped in memory will strike deeper the more farewells you’ve known.
A work where the loneliness of summer’s end intertwines with a certain nostalgia, it’s a highly recommended track that’s sure to resonate with many hearts.