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 kinds of “goodbyes” (91–100)
When saying goodbyeSakaguchi Ami
A gem of a song that poignantly portrays parting.
Written by Amou Sakaguchi during her high school years, it fully expresses the feelings that welled up a year before graduation.
Notably, there’s a real-life episode of classmates singing it on their way home from the graduation ceremony.
Included on the album “blue signs,” released in March 2018, it was later performed on a nationwide tour.
This piece is recommended for anyone facing the mixed emotions that come before a new beginning.
As you prepare to say goodbye to someone important, it will resonate with the intertwining feelings of gratitude and loneliness.
Flower Reportberry meet
A heartwarming love song by berry meet that gently portrays springtime farewells and encounters, like cherry blossoms scattering along with our memories.
Released in February 2025, this work is a gem of a message song that colors the fleeting yet powerful season of new departures.
It captures the loneliness of parting, feelings of gratitude, and hope for the future in exquisite balance, while its warm melody and mixed male-female choral work resonate deeply.
It will gently accompany those who are experiencing a farewell with someone dear or are about to take a new step forward.
Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi
A fantastical, atmospheric soundscape gently reaches deep into your ears.
Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Tora ni Tsubasa,” this work is scheduled to be released on streaming services starting April 8, 2024.
As the lyrics “I want to meet you a hundred years from now” suggest, it portrays changes and growth in human relationships that transcend time.
You can feel a powerful sense of moving forward amid partings and reunions, and the cycles of life.
Overlapping with the protagonist’s struggles in the legal world, it’s likely to become a song that gives listeners a supportive push.
Until we meet againHirai Dai
A song by Dai Hirai filled with the ache of parting and the hope of reunion.
It delicately portrays emotions that shift with the changing seasons, resonating with many listeners.
Released in February 2015, the track is also included on the album “Slow & Easy.” It’s a song for anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear, or who holds someone far away in their thoughts.
Dai Hirai’s gentle voice is sure to stay close to your heart.
In conclusion
We introduced songs about various farewells in life—heartbreak, moving on to higher education, starting a job, bereavement, and more.
Since we picked out many tracks, I’m sure you’ve found a “goodbye” song that perfectly fits your own situation.
Listening to or singing the songs featured in this article should help ease your loneliness or let you cheer on someone who’s setting off on a new journey.
I’d be happy if you found a favorite track.