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” (51–60)
I can’t say goodbye—NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE—Ozawa Kenji
This is Kenji Ozawa’s 10th single, released in 1995.
It’s a playful track featuring elements like guitars that sample Michael Jackson’s “Black or White.” Upon release, it was used in a commercial for Morinaga’s DARS chocolate, and in 2016 it was featured in a commercial for Pocari Sweat Jelly.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
Once you’ve experienced a broken heart, the memories of happier times shine even more brightly.
The contrast with your current loneliness only deepens the ache.
This is a bittersweet heartbreak song that almost everyone has likely experienced.
Lingering Snowiruka
Iruka’s “Nagori Yuki” is a classic that resonates at the turn of the seasons.
Its lyrics, layered with a unique snowy landscape that seems to herald the end of winter, evoke both the pain of parting and a sense of hope for the future.
Each line conveys the gentle feelings of Shozo Ise, who wrote and composed the song, inviting listeners to reflect on their own farewells.
It’s perfect not only for celebrations of new beginnings, but also for quietly savoring alone.
Why not add “Nagori Yuki” to your playlist—a song that helps you look back on past goodbyes and engrave them in your heart as cherished memories that connect to the present?
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
When it comes to “sakura songs,” this one always gets mentioned: Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura.” Released in 2003 as his second single, it became a massive hit and quickly made Moriyama a well-known artist.
The cherry blossom season evokes images of new encounters and fresh starts, but it’s also a time of parting.
Many people are graduating or leaving familiar places as they head into a new chapter of life.
While many farewell songs are sorrowful, this one portrays a positive parting, so it will surely be a source of comfort.
[Farewell Songs] Tracks that sing various kinds of “goodbye” (61–70)
Good-bye…TUBE
It’s a song included as the first track on TUBE’s fifth original album, released in 1987.
It sold over 300,000 copies and became a major hit following “THE SEASON IN THE SUN,” which had been released six months earlier, propelling TUBE into the ranks of popular artists.
Moon and KnifeSuga Shikao
Shikao Suga’s “Moon and Knife” is a song that gently stays close to those who feel a stabbing pain in their hearts after heartbreak.
On a night wrapped in silence, soft moonlight slips in, and Suga’s voice amplifies that bittersweetness.
While the first chorus poses negative questions, the latter half carries a slightly more hopeful tone.
Through that shift, you can sense the passage of time and the gradual healing of a wounded heart.
As if speaking on your behalf, this song offers the experience of warming frozen emotions.
Goodbye, LipsHarureo
This is the theme song for the film “Farewell Song,” starring Nana Komatsu and Mugi Kadowaki in dual leading roles.
In the movie, the two perform as the duo Haru-Reo, and they sing the song under that name.
Whether you’ve seen the film or not, I think you’ll be able to relate to the bittersweetness of love and the pain of parting.
The lyrics and music were written by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.
