[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 masterpieces and the latest tracks (51–60) that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors
Goodbye, thank you.chanyu i
Singa-songwriter Chanyu-i, who drew attention after her TikTok self-accompanied videos, released “Sayonara Arigatou” in 2022.
It conveys a bittersweet yet warm message about parting with a senior who’s looked after you at school or work.
Precisely because of its simple arrangement of piano and vocals, the pure feelings come through.
Along with her gentle voice, this song brings to mind the days you spent with your senior.
Why not use it to express your gratitude to the senior who reached out to you in both happy and difficult times?
threadBank Band
This is Bank Band’s version of Miyuki Nakajima’s number, originally released in 1998, a song that colors many moments in life.
As Miyuki Nakajima is a senior to the members of Bank Band, they faithfully carry on the feelings she poured into this piece.
With the hope of never letting fade the feelings woven in a short time with a senior we happened to meet by chance at the same school and in the same club…
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
It’s the perfect song for seniors and juniors to make a promise together: “No matter what happens, let’s keep being ourselves and do our best.” It was used as the theme song for the film ‘No Problem on the Job Front,’ starring Yuji Oda.
You can enjoy listening to it with your senior, carried by Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle voice, or go to karaoke together and sing it as a duet!
Our stepwacci
“Our Step” is a single by the pop-rock band wacci, released in 2022.
It was written specifically for the film “Backflip!!,” which was released the same year and centers on a high school boys’ rhythmic gymnastics team.
This ballad, with its soothing piano and acoustic guitar tones, features lyrics that evoke a final performance before retirement, leaving a deep emotional impact.
Remembering the times you were taught and the moments you shared can feel bittersweet, can’t it? Why not use this song to express your gratitude to your seniors?
Song of Gratitude: Timeless Classics and Latest Tracks (61–70) That Convey “Thank You” to Your Seniors
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!
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?
March 9Little Glee Monster
This is Little Glee Monster’s cover of Remioromen’s popular song “March 9.” It was included as a B-side on their 2022 single “Your Name,” and the music video features Sakura Endo from Nogizaka46.
Unlike Remioromen’s rock-tinged vibe, this version is arranged to showcase Little Glee Monster’s beautiful harmonies.
Thinking that your senior has always been by your side watching over you—both in happy times and in moments of uncertainty—can bring comfort and strength, right? It’s a song that lets you convey a heartfelt “Thank you for all the help up to now” to the senior who has supported you both physically and emotionally for so long.