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.
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Farewell songs to listen to before setting off (1–10)
Song of DepartureMr.Children
When you’re setting off feeling anxious, Mr.Children’s “Tabidachi no Uta” gently and tenderly wraps around your heart.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Koizora,” based on a cell phone novel and starring Yui Aragaki and Haruma Miura.
Kazutoshi Sakurai’s gentle vocals and the warm melody ease the worries that come with departures.
As you walk the path ahead, you’ll feel both excitement and unease, and there will be times when you feel a little timid.
In those moments, as the song describes, remember the smiles and words of the family and friends you love, and the many memories you share.
Along with this song, they will surely give you great strength!
We againSG
This is a piece by Sogyoung that conveys the image of cheering on friends as they set off to different places.
Its powerful rhythm evokes forward steps toward the future, and the layered, game-music-like lightness of the sound is striking.
The inclusion of the melody from Pachelbel’s Canon, a staple in music education, also adds a youthful touch.
It’s a warm song that carries a message of looking back on the memories built up before setting out, while pledging to meet again.
Bye-Bye ShowBiSH
This is a song performed by BiSH that wholeheartedly expresses gratitude to those who have supported them up to the future they’re heading toward.
Kazuya Yoshii, the vocalist of THE YELLOW MONKEY, wrote the lyrics and composed the music.
The fact that it was released as their final single just before the group’s disbandment also strongly evokes the feeling of a send-off.
True to their nickname as a “punk band without instruments,” it conveys an image of throwing their emotions forward and a power that seems to carve open the future.
It’s a song that suggests all memories—including the sadness of parting—become the strength to move ahead into what comes next.
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
It’s a cheer song sending encouragement to a friend who’s setting off.
The message is to remember the bonds with your companions and keep going whenever things get tough in a new environment.
The assurance that you’ll meet again and are connected somewhere is really heartening.
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, who has been attracting attention for his acoustic sound and sweet vocals.
This song features an arrangement highlighted by clear, spacious piano and strings that leaves a strong impression.
It portrays the mixed feelings at the end of youth marked by graduation and the poised resolve felt in the moment of stepping into a new world, even amid loneliness.
Even though you should be closer to your dream, the tears won’t stop—because the days spent with your friends are too precious.
That message is sure to gently resonate with hearts on the brink of graduation.
Released in February 2022, this moving ballad is also included on the album “LOVE＋PEACE.”
Farewell songs that make you cry when you listen (1–10)
A tear-jerking farewell song!
Up to this point, we’ve introduced farewell songs that fit a variety of scenes, but next are the real tearjerkers among farewell songs! Some of you might want to have a good cry and clear away the sadness of parting. We’ve gathered timeless classics that will move you to tears, so take your time listening while reading the lyrics.
At the star-street stationtuki.
A song by tuki.
that tenderly captures the pain of parting and the hope of reunion.
It conveys a heartfelt wish to meet one last time before saying goodbye to someone dear.
The symbolic setting of the “Starry Town Station” impressively expresses the hope for meeting again.
Released in June 2024, it was also featured as an insert song in AbemaTV’s drama “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Graduation Edition.” It’s a warm, comforting track that resonates with those who have experienced farewells or are in the position of seeing off someone important.
tuki.’s expressive vocals gently embrace the listener’s heart.
SunshadeYuka
A heartrending farewell song woven by Yu-ka.
This work delicately portrays the feeling of being unable to accept a parting with someone.
The lyrics also contain anxieties and confusion about the future, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in June 2024 and selected as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Warau Matryoshka,” this piece blends Yu-ka’s clear vocals with emotionally rich lyrics to create a worldview that will comfort those who have experienced a breakup or are facing a farewell with someone important.