Departure songs in Western music: world-famous classics and popular tracks.
From graduation to bidding farewell to the departed…
Even when we say “a new beginning,” there are many kinds of departures.
Whether you’re the one sending someone off or the one being sent off, everyone has experienced some kind of departure in one way or another.
Here, we introduce a selection of English-language “songs for setting out” that are reputed to be relatable and perfect for those moments.
We’ve carefully chosen heartwarming tracks that will encourage you when you’re feeling down or anxious and accompany you through moving, emotional times—please take a look.
Based on feedback from music lovers who reached out to our site, we researched and curated this list with care.
Playlist
| Departure songs in Western music: world-famous classics and popular tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | See You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth |  play_arrow | Originally, it was created as a “song of a final farewell to a best friend”… |
| 2east | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | Rock band Oasis from Manchester... |
| 3east | Shake It OutFlorence & The Machine |  play_arrow | It incorporates a variety of elements from rock and soul music... |
| 4east | New DayAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | 『If I Ain’t Got You』… |
| 5east | When We Were YoungAdele |  play_arrow | The UK’s top artist, Adele... |
| 6east | FireworkKaty Perry |  play_arrow | An American-born A… who boasts worldwide fame |
| 7east | SINGMy Chemical Romance |  play_arrow | American rock band, My Chemical... |
| 8east | RunSnow Patrol |  play_arrow | Scotland’s representative rock band, S… |
| 9east | One Way RoadOasis |  play_arrow | 『Don’t Look Back In … |
| 10east | Here I Go AgainWhitesnake |  play_arrow | Dave, the vocalist of Deep Purple… |
| 11east | LeavingSkrillex |  play_arrow | Sukuri, who is gaining popularity as one of the world’s top DJs... |
| 12east | The ClimbMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | A smash-hit sensation in the United States that became a social phenomenon… |
| 13east | Go! feat Mai LanM83 |  play_arrow | Anthony, a French musician… |
| 14east | CrossroadsCream |  play_arrow | Legendary three-piece band, Cream. Oh... |
| 15east | Goodbye To A WorldPorter Robinson |  play_arrow | I want to listen to some Western music with a slightly mysterious melody... |
| 16east | Too Good At GoodbyesSam Smith |  play_arrow | A sentimental masterpiece that fuses Sam Smith’s beautiful vocals with R&B influences. |
| 17east | Bridge Over Troubled WaterCharlotte Church |  play_arrow | Simon & Garfunkel’s classic song “Brid…“ |
| 18east | Born to RunBruce Springsteen |  play_arrow | Recommended for people who have moved to Tokyo to chase their dreams… |
| 19east | Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic song, “Goodb… |
| 20east | You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman |  play_arrow | The world-renowned choral group, Celti... |
| 21east | This Time TomorrowThe Kinks |  play_arrow | The K..., a British rock band |
| 22east | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | OneRepublic singing of the courage and hope of a journey |
| 23east | 50 Ways to Leave Your LoverPaul Simon |  play_arrow | For those trapped in a bad situation, I write… |
| 24east | Morningtown RideThe Seekers |  play_arrow | Originally in 1957, Malvina R… |
| 25east | Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)Billy Joel |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter... |
| 26east | We’re All In This Together (From “High School Musical”)High School Musical Cast |  play_arrow | A cute melody and positive lyrics... |
| 27east | Best FriendJason Mraz |  play_arrow | Gently wrap your gratitude and farewell to a dear friend… |
| 28east | Leaving on a Jet PlanePeter, Paul & Mary |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Jo... |
| 29east | HomeIsabel LaRosa |  play_arrow | Memories of Isabel LaRosa’s Hometown |
| 30east | Song To WoodyBob Dylan |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Bo… |
| 31east | May It BeEnya |  play_arrow | A singer from Ireland who is also famous in Japan, with a magnificent... |
| 32east | When This Is OverHayden |  play_arrow | With a warm melody filled with a husky voice, hailing from Canada… |
| 33east | Have It AllJason Mraz |  play_arrow | With a melody and lyrics filled with kindness and hope, it... |
| 34east | A song for DepartureManic Street Preachers |  play_arrow | A British alternative rock band… |
| 35east | PompeiiBastille |  play_arrow | A masterpiece depicting the eruption of Vesuvius |
| 36east | RunAir |  play_arrow | The French electronica duo, Air, wa... |
| 37east | Street Of DreamsGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | Give a gentle push to those trying to take a new step forward... |
| 38east | Gonna Leave YouQueens of the Stone Age |  play_arrow | Quee… from the California rock band |
| 39east | Please Read The LetterRobert Plant and Alison Krauss |  play_arrow | Originally, Robert Plant and Jim… |
| 40east | Till The End Of The DayThe Kinks |  play_arrow | The Kinks, a popular British rock band... |
| 41east | Castle on the HillEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A moving song portraying love for one’s hometown and youthful days |
| 42east | Leave or StayThe Cars |  play_arrow | The Cars were formed in Boston in 1976... |
| 43east | Story of My LifeOne Direction |  play_arrow | A moving, heartwarming ballad by a British band |
| 44east | DepartureCrystal Stilts |  play_arrow | Crystal Stilts was formed in 2003… |
| 45east | No ExpectationsThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The Rol... of the British rock band |
| 46east | He Won’t GoAdele |  play_arrow | The Briti… known for their moving singing voice and deep emotional expression |
| 47east | Start AnewBeady Eye |  play_arrow | At the moment you take a new step forward, giving you a gentle push… |
| 48east | RUN PAINT! RUN! RUN!Captain Beefheart |  play_arrow | This piece, characterized by its unique rhythm and abstract lyrics, ... |
| 49east | Way We Won’tGrandaddy |  play_arrow | A song themed around loneliness and a sense of alienation, and the artis… |
| 50east | Like It’s OverJai Wolf feat. MNDR |  play_arrow | An electronic music ... based in New York |
| 51east | I Know It’s OverJeff Buckley |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Jeff... |
| 52east | Say GoodbyeKrewella |  play_arrow | The American EDM duo Krewella… |
| 53east | SoonMy Bloody Valentine |  play_arrow | Ethereal melodies and dissonant soun... |
| 54east | Go or Go AheadRufus Wainwright |  play_arrow | Canadian singer-songwriter, Lou... |
| 55east | Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman |  play_arrow | The song sung by Sarah Brightman is... |
| 56east | Without YouDillon Francis feat. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs |  play_arrow | American DJ and producer Dilo… |
| 57east | Runnin’ AwaySly & The Family Stone |  play_arrow | The American funk and soul band Sl... |
| 58east | Leave HomeThe Chemical Brothers |  play_arrow | Energetic beats and a distinctive sound... |
| 59east | It’s AlrightBlack Sabbath |  play_arrow | It’s okay, it’s going to be okay. Black Sabbath’s… |
| 60east | We’re leavingDeVotchKa |  play_arrow | DeVotchKa was founded in Denver in 1997... |