Six types of farewell songs: goodbye songs for each scene
Farewell days appear at various milestones in life.
Some farewells are anticipated, like graduation ceremonies, while others may come suddenly—an unexpected transfer, a breakup, or even the loss of a loved one.
Not all farewells are positive; some can be heartbreaking.
But we can’t stay trapped in sorrow forever, can we?
Here, I’ll introduce plenty of gentle farewell songs to soothe your pain and stay close to the emptiness left in your heart.
I hope they help you overcome your sadness and loneliness, and take a new step forward.
Breakup songs to listen to when you're heartbroken (1–10)
Songs that soothe your heart after a broken romance
When you go through a breakup, it’s incredibly painful, whether it was unrequited love or a mutual relationship. Many people may feel, “I want someone to listen,” or “I want someone to understand my pain and stay by my side without saying anything.” The songs I’m about to introduce won’t listen to you, but they will understand your hurt and gently stay close to your wounded heart. I’ve picked a wide range from popular breakup songs, so you’re sure to find one that’s just right for you.
Because I fell in loveaimyon
A bittersweet breakup song by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture.
The gentle sound of the acoustic guitar and her clear, transparent voice seem to slip right into our hearts.
The title, “Koi wo Shita Kara” (“Because I Fell in Love”), is truly relatable.
When you fall in love, you experience both joy and pain.
But that’s what love is, isn’t it?
I want to forget.wacci
This is a song by wacci that portrays the feelings of someone suffering from the pain of heartbreak.
Have you ever had the experience where the more you try to forget, the more vividly the memories come back? The repeated phrase “I want to forget the voice of the person I loved” carries a heartrending poignancy.
Released in July 2024, this track is wacci’s third love song release of 2024.
Actress Aju Makita appears in the music video, beautifully embodying the world of the song.
It’s recommended for times when you want to be alone with your sadness or when you’re trying to overcome the pain of a broken heart.
It will surely be there to comfort you.
Until the day I can no longer rememberback number
When it comes to breakup songs, back number is absolutely indispensable.
I feel like the “breakup period” is exactly what the title of this song captures: “Until the Day I Can No Longer Remember.” As long as you can still remember, your mind keeps circling through different things—you laugh at the happy memories, and the painful ones and the regrets bring the sadness flooding back.
Little by little, with the passage of time, the wounds begin to heal.
But even if you forget everything, is that really for the best…? The muddled emotions that follow a breakup are expressed here just as they are.
somedaySaucy Dog
Someday I’ll forget, and someday we’ll meet again.
This is a Saucy Dog track that dwells on the many different “somedays” that follow a broken heart.
It’s included on the mini-album Country Road.
Until the chorus, it calmly recalls memories from when they were together, but when the vocals swell in the chorus, vocalist-guitarist Shinya Ishihara’s voice brings an overwhelming pang of sorrow.
They wanted to stay together forever—those feelings spill over into the chorus, which uses so few words yet says so much.
And then, wishing for the day they’ll meet again, the song comes to a close.
Ref:rainAimer
It’s a very moving song that makes you think of someone precious who’s no longer here.
Even with a hint of regret, it conveys a steadfast heart that still can’t forget—a love, a cherished person—held with single-minded devotion.
Those emotions come through and bring me to tears.
We can’t change the past, but we’re free to think of the other person.
If you can’t forget them, it’s okay to keep on loving them, isn’t it?
Classic graduation songs to listen to during graduation season (1–10)
The first step toward your future!
Graduating from the school where you’ve spent every day until now can feel very sad and lonely, can’t it? You might only be able to see the friends you spent every day with and the teachers who took care of you once in a while. But this is the first step toward your future! Let me introduce a powerful song that will help you look back on your memories and sweep away any anxieties about your new environment. I hope you can overcome the farewells, achieve your dreams, and meet again in a few years!
HarukaYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s “Haruka” is a song that beautifully captures the bittersweetness and hope of a new beginning.
Based on Osamu Suzuki’s story “Tsuki Ōji” (Moon Prince), it features a heartwarming melody that perfectly suits graduation season.
The tender yet poignant vocals color feelings of gratitude and encouragement, along with cherished memories.
Its lyrics, which evoke friendship and family love, will gently embrace those closing a chapter of their youth as spring arrives.
It’s a moving track for everyone embarking on the journey of graduation.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
On days you gave it your all and on days your dreams fell apart—each one is a precious page that shapes your life.
This song, imbued with such a powerful message, can be called a hymn to life by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Released in January 2019 as their eighth single, it was chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
A grand rock ballad with marching elements, vocalist Motoki Omori has said it was created around the theme of “affirming everything, including those who lost and everything up to that point.” The track surpassed 100 million streams in January 2021 and continues to resonate with many people.
It’s a song we want to send to everyone reaching the milestone of graduation, looking back on their efforts, frustrations, and joys.
It helps you accept yourself and gives you the courage to step into tomorrow.