Ranking of Western farewell songs [2025]

Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers78rank/position

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge [Video]

I never want to feel like I did that day, and I never want to go back under the downtown bridge.

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under the Bridge” is a tearful song that expresses a farewell to my former self.

It offers a glimpse into Anthony’s life shaped by a harrowing upbringing.

MapleSpitz79rank/position

Spitz / Kaede

A classic from 1998 that portrays wistful farewells and cherished memories as the seasons change.

The gentle melodies spun by Spitz evoke a sense of nostalgia and romance, like autumn foliage.

Transcending physical separation, the song expresses a strong will to move forward while holding onto a spiritual bond with someone important, and it continues to resonate with many listeners.

Released as a track on the album “Fake Fur,” it was used as the opening theme for COUNT DOWN TV and as an insert song for the drama Over Time.

It’s a song that quietly supports those who have experienced the end of a relationship or a parting, and who are trying to take a new step while keeping precious memories in their hearts.

It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes80rank/position

Shawn Mendes – It’ll Be Okay

Shawn Mendes’s “It’ll Be Okay” is a much-talked-about song created after his breakup with Camila Cabello.

While grounded in an acoustic sound, it portrays the pain of heartbreak and the process of acceptance.

The track is emotional yet carries a subtly uplifting message, helping listeners find hope amid deep sorrow and take a step forward.

Through the universal theme of parting, it showcases Mendes’s musicality that resonates with people’s hearts.

The feelings conveyed over the bittersweet yet beautiful melody quietly echo within the listener.

Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi81rank/position

Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best (Official Video)

Wish You The Best, a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, is a poignant ballad about heartbreak.

After the global success of Someone You Loved brought him worldwide recognition, this track delves deeply into the emotions of a man who’s been left behind.

Its melody, soaked in bittersweet melancholy, combined with Capaldi’s powerful, passionate vocals, creates a compelling delivery that grips the listener.

Infused with lingering attachment to lost love, regret, and warm wishes for the other person, the song evokes a universal sentiment.

For those trying to overcome the pain of parting, it is sure to offer solace.

Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus82rank/position

Miley Cyrus – Used To Be Young (Official Video)

Miley Cyrus, known for her captivating husky voice, released “Used To Be Young” in 2023, a song that traces the evolution of her younger self from a decade ago.

Issued to commemorate a special anniversary of the album Endless Summer Vacation, the track portrays both her dazzling past and the personal growth that came from partings.

While it looks back on her youth, the intertwined feelings of lingering attachment and loss are likely to resonate with listeners.

Through moments of relational friction and self-discovery, it becomes a song anyone can relate to—one that invites a sentimental mood.

It’s especially moving when you need the courage to keep moving forward while reflecting on the past.

Don’t Go AwayOasis83rank/position

Oasis – Don’t Go Away

So please don’t go.

Stay there with me.

Oasis’s “Don’t Go Away” lets us hear, through top-tier modern rock, the clinginess of a man who cannot accept a breakup right up to the very end.

The lyrics are downbeat, but the melody and band sound are grand, making it a song that continues to be loved.

This CitySam Fischer84rank/position

Sam Fischer – This City (Official Video)

Sam Fischer is a pop-rock singer-songwriter who represents Australia.

He toured with the popular Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi in 2019, so those familiar with the UK scene may already know him.

His song “This City” is one of his signature tracks; it was released in 2019 and became a worldwide hit.

The lyrics are quite enigmatic, but they portray the feelings of a man who, due to some kind of trouble, has ended up turning the people around him into enemies.