[Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors
I want to give a heartfelt gift to the senior who supported me! You were scolded many times, taught important things, and worked together toward your goals… Surely you, too, have someone like that in your life, don’t you? When a senior graduates or retires, many of us want to express our gratitude to the fullest, yet still feel embarrassed to say it directly.
So in this article, we’ll share plenty of songs that express gratitude to seniors.
Find the song that perfectly matches your feelings, and try conveying your thanks to your senior along with the music.
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Song of Gratitude: Timeless Classics and Latest Tracks (61–70) That Convey “Thank You” to Your Seniors
Yubeshi-senpaiShibata Satoko
If you make it your go-to song at a farewell party for a senior colleague, you’ll definitely be in high demand.
With uniquely impactful lyrics that can be “used” for a wide range of seniors—those from the track team, the tennis team, from Okayama, or the ones who often worked overtime—this is the ultimate senior-themed song.
arigatouAmuro Namie
Even a senior who gave you harsh words will be missed when they’re gone.
The perfect song to express a heartfelt thank-you to such a senior is “arigatou,” sung by Namie Amuro.
It’s a track that really showcases Amuro’s strong, resolute vocals.
Even a senior who always seemed strong while watching over you likely has vulnerable sides they don’t show others.
Why not convey the feeling that you’re thinking of them by gifting them this song?
giftJapa Hari Netto
A hot, exhilarating number from Japaharinet, who disbanded in 2007 and reunited in 2015.
It’s a song where juniors can passionately convey their love and gratitude to the seniors they admire.
For all the juniors who feel shy about formally expressing thanks—let this song deliver all your gratitude, love, and cheers at once!
The season of farewellSHISHAMO
One of SHISHAMO’s charms is their lyrics that brilliantly capture the emotions of the younger generation, and this song’s lyrics are just like that, aren’t they? If you’re a woman secretly harboring feelings for an upperclassman, you can surely relate, right? Unfortunately, the protagonist in this song doesn’t manage to confess her feelings to him, but please try to work up the courage to at least express your gratitude!
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hagane no Onna” starring Michiko Kichise.
We always want our seniors to be cool, don’t we? This song carries the wish for that senior to shine, to get back up even after feeling down, and to stay cool.
As a senior, you might feel some pressure, but it will surely be the good kind of pressure!
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
If they were a senior from your club, you probably spent tons of time together—working hard toward the same goal, laughing every day, and sometimes even crying.
This song is perfect to give to a senior you could even call a teammate! It has that signature HoneyWorks catchiness, and it’s a song that lets you express your gratitude with both tears and smiles.
PHANTOM ~Promise~GReeeeN
This is a piece written as the ending song for an attraction at Tokyo One Piece Tower, a theme park based on the nationally beloved manga ONE PIECE.
It was produced by the popular music group GReeeeN and included on their 2018 album “UreD.” Its powerful message—that I am who I am today because you were there—really tugs at the heartstrings.
If you’re reading this, I’m sure the image of that kind of senior will come to mind.
