[Graduation Songs] A farewell day colored by Western music: friendship-filled graduation songs that resonate with the heart

GraduationVitamin C

Vitamin C – Graduation (Friends Forever) [Official Music Video]

Vitamin C, who is also known as a singer and actress.

Among her works themed around graduation, the most famous is “Graduation.” It’s a song that expresses gratitude to friends who will be separated after graduation and the hidden feelings of love for someone she actually liked, portraying the emotions surrounding graduation from various angles, making it highly relatable.

In addition to the excellent lyrics, the catchy chorus in the hook is another highlight.

As you listen, you’ll find yourself wanting to sing along.

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All My FriendsLCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem, “All my friends”

One of LCD Soundsystem’s signature songs, this track is filled with memories shared with friends and a message that even if you drift apart, you’ll always remain friends.

You might end up going your separate ways after graduation, but it reminds you that your bond won’t fade, no matter the distance.

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No Such ThingJohn Mayer

John Mayer – No Such Thing (Official HD Video)

“No Such Thing” is also recommended for farewell parties for graduates.

This song was written by singer-songwriter John Mayer based on his own experiences.

It portrays the anxiety high school graduates feel about entering society, as well as their rebellious feelings toward adults who try to decide their paths for them.

It also carries a positive message of “I’ll decide my own future.” Listening to it will likely fill you with courage and motivation.

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These Are Days10,000 Maniacs

10,000 Maniacs – These Are Days

10,000 Maniacs, a band that supported alternative rock in the 1980s and ’90s.

Their 1992 release “These Are Days” is a song that lets you embrace graduation with a refreshing feeling.

The country-tinged instrumentation and comfortable drumming, along with a melody that sees graduates off as they embark on a new world, are truly beautiful.

Partings can bring a tinge of sadness or loneliness, but the uplifting lyrics and radiant sound will leave you feeling bright and positive!

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Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Never Say Goodbye (Official Music Video)

Farewells are part and parcel of graduation, but it’s not an end—it’s a beginning.

That’s why we’re sure to meet our friends again, grown in new ways.

In that sense, this song, “We Won’t Say Goodbye,” really resonates.

It portrays memories from the past, and listening to it may bring back nostalgic recollections.

It’s a superb ballad and an all-time classic.

Gift Of A FriendDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato – Gift Of A Friend – Official Music Video

This is the song that was the theme for the movie “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure.” It carries the message, “When you’re in trouble, you should rely on your friends—and you have lots of friends like that,” expressing a wish to keep being someone you can lean on.

If your school friends said something like this at graduation, it would be reassuring and make you feel happy, wouldn’t it?

Dare to DreamJohn Legend

John Legend – Dare To Dream

From the ballad world, this is a song included on the soundtrack of the 2007 film Pride featuring John Legend (which was never released in Japan), so it’s likely that almost no one in Japan knows it.

In the movie, the protagonist’s transformation parallels recovering from the farewell of graduation.

As expected, his vocals are breathtaking.