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 that make you cry when you listen (1–10)
If you laugh at the skywacci
A song about youth that everyone can relate to.
Released in July 2018 by wacci, it was used as the support song for the “Japan Tsunagaru Project” segment on Fuji TV’s morning show Mezamashi TV.
This track is an uplifting anthem themed around the struggles of adolescence and the bonds of friendship, and it has been loved by many listeners as a refreshing, fast-paced pop tune.
Written and composed by wacci’s vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi, it features gentle yet powerful vocals.
Depicting people racing through their youthful days, this song is also recommended for adults looking back on their past.
Because you are hereUru
This is a song that powerfully evokes feelings for someone dear to you.
Released in February 2020, it was written specifically as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “Theseus no Fune” (Ship of Theseus).
Uru wrote both the lyrics and music, with Takeshi Kobayashi serving as producer.
It’s characterized by its warm vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply, inspiring a renewed sense of gratitude toward someone important.
The track was initially released as a digital-only single and was later included on the album “Orion Blue.” It will speak even more profoundly to you during times of parting or new beginnings.
Give it a listen when you want to reflect on memories with someone special or convey your thanks.
Please forget it.Yorushika
This is a song whose gentle, wistful melody seeps into the heart.
Released by Yorushika in July 2024, it was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “GO HOME: Metropolitan Police Department Unidentified Persons Consultation Office.” The lyrics convey the sorrow of parting and a deep care for the other person, wrapped tenderly by suis’s clear, transparent vocals.
It’s a heartwarming track that stays close to those who have experienced a farewell or are about to take a new step.
Why not listen to it in moments of parting or when you’re looking back on cherished memories?
6. Farewell songs that comfort hearts coping with bereavement (1–10)
An unavoidable, helplessly sad farewell
Among farewells, the kind where you can never meet again is bereavement. Even though we all know that everyone will someday die, that parting may arrive without warning. It’s a heartbreaking goodbye that’s hard to accept precisely because there’s nothing we can do about it, but as long as you don’t forget the person, they will continue to live on in your heart. I’d like to introduce some gentle songs that may help ease the pain of the emptiness in your heart. Your loved one is surely watching over you from afar.
amberSEKAI NO OWARI
An emotionally moving song by SEKAI NO OWARI that gently sings about how memories with loved ones continue to live on in our hearts, with “farewell”—an inevitable part of life—as its theme.
It quietly portrays the bonds that remain within us even when they can no longer be seen, the anxiety of forgetting, and the gratitude we feel for those precious presences that continue to influence our lives even now.
Released in March 2025 and written as the theme song for the film “The Boy and the Dog,” the track is also included on the album “Nautilus.” It is a song that stands beside those facing the sorrow of losing someone dear and the changing relationships that come with the passage of time.
existenceWANIMA
This is a gem-like ballad by WANIMA, woven with deep gratitude and love for a grandmother.
Inspired by member KENTA’s experiences of being raised by his grandmother from childhood, the song vividly depicts memories from a seaside town.
Its mid-tempo melody and heartfelt vocals richly express warm feelings toward someone precious.
Released in March 2025, the track was written for Flower Gift Service “Hana Cupid” and used as the theme song for their Mother’s Day campaign commercial.
The CM featuring Shohei Miura drew attention as well, and the song has garnered notice as the band’s first ballad-style track.
It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend to those carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear or wishing to convey gratitude to the precious people in their lives today.
Until the day I can no longer rememberback number
A back number song about lost love and memories, and the journey of moving forward.
Even when someone precious is gone, life goes on—a reality expressed through winter’s chill and the changing seasons.
The belief that the happy days spent together and the joys shared have become part of oneself conveys a deep bond.
Released in October 2011 as their third single, it is also included on the album “Superstar.” This is a song that offers empathy and comfort to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.
Say it.Yorushika
A song that delicately portrays the feelings of parting with someone dear.
Woven into its bright melody line are deep sorrow and a sense of loss.
The protagonist’s inability to accept reality is depicted alongside a tender, compassionate longing for the other person, interlacing natural imagery to create a world that evokes empathy.
Included on the album “Natsukusa ga Jama o Suru,” released in June 2017, this piece resonated with many for its piercing expressiveness and beautiful melody, and its music video surpassed 100 million views in July 2021.
It will surely offer gentle comfort to those who have lost someone precious or carry feelings too deep for words.