Ranking of Western farewell songs [2025]
How many classic Western songs about parting do you know?
It’s wonderful to be able to sing them at occasions celebrating a send-off.
The fact that they’re in English is key, too—the lyrics aren’t too on-the-nose, so they can subtly set the mood without drawing too much attention.
It’s one of those “if you know, you know” things!
This time, I’ve picked out tracks that have been popular on YouTube so far, so be sure to check them out.
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Western Music Goodbye Song Rankings [2025] (41–50)
Leave Out All The RestLinkin Park43rank/position
Linkin Park’s dramatic masterpiece “Leave Out All The Rest.” From its ethereal opening line, the lyrics look back on one’s past.
The theme of goodbye is pursued with utmost seriousness, and the performance heightens the tension while sustaining both intensity and beauty.
It updates the explosive power of rock and metal into a dark, contemporary world, expressing literary, universally felt anxieties and loneliness with a fragile, breakable balance.
Let Me Go ft. Chad KroegerAvril Lavigne44rank/position
Avril Lavigne’s classic, “Let Me Go ft.
Chad Kroeger.” Since she’s known as a leading figure in pop-punk, many people tend to associate her with brighter, upbeat songs.
This track, however, is a rare piece among her works: a song built on a wistful melody that centers around the theme of saying goodbye.
Its lyrics, which depict the sorrow of someone left with a gaping hole in their heart after losing a loved one, together with the melody, make for a deeply memorable work.
Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day45rank/position
A song woven by Green Day that carries feelings for a father.
It is included on their 2004 album American Idiot.
Born from vocalist Billie Joe’s experience of losing his father at the age of ten, the piece sets the pain of loss and the passage of time to a beautiful melody.
Beginning with the delicate tones of an acoustic guitar and gradually gaining strength, its structure suggests hope within sorrow.
The lyrics, rooted in a personal experience, possess a universality that resonates with many.
It is a song that gently stays by the side of anyone trying to overcome a difficult experience.
Die YoungKe$ha46rank/position
Kesha’s hit song “Die Young.” Many of her tracks are upbeat, but “Die Young” is one of her signature goodbye songs.
While “die young” literally means to pass away at a young age, in this work it centers on the idea of staying youthful forever, even as you grow older.
The lyrics have a sad feel, focusing on a one-night romance, but because of the double meaning tied to the theme mentioned above, it’s surprisingly enjoyable to listen to.
Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabello47rank/position
Released in 2022, Bam Bam is a standout hit whose lively rhythms and catchy melodies overflow with Latin flavor—so characteristic of Camila Cabello, who was born in Cuba.
The song also drew attention as a duet with massively popular singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, but what truly leaves a mark are the lyrics, widely thought to be about her ex-boyfriend Shawn Mendes, with whom her breakup was reported in 2019.
The vivid words convey just how painful the separation was, capturing Camila’s shifting emotional landscape with raw authenticity.
In the end, the song adopts a positive, forward-looking stance—life is like this, so just keep dancing—but it’s precisely because she endured that harsh, sorrowful period before reaching such acceptance that she was able to release a song like this.
A line that carries the nuance of “Not everything is going to work out, right?” holds a sense of letting go while still hinting at lingering feelings, leaving us with a poignant tightness in the chest.
Thnks fr th MmrsFall Out Boy48rank/position
If you like cool-sounding tracks, I recommend “Thnks fr th Mmrs.” It features a lot of sexy lyrics—and for good reason.
The song centers on a one-night stand, so the lyrics are deliberately sultry.
It’s like a dirty-style breakup song.
The melody is insanely cool, so rock fans will probably love it! It’s crafted with great attention to detail, so definitely give it a listen!
HomeMichael Bublé49rank/position
The second single from Canadian singer Michael Bublé’s album “It’s Time.” It’s a song about thinking of a lover far away, but it’s often used as a ballad for farewell scenes with friends.
It has also been covered by many artists, including Westlife.