Ranking of Western farewell songs [2025]

Last NightMorgan Wallen50rank/position

Morgan Wallen – Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)

Morgan Wallen’s singing is characterized by a husky voice that conveys the pain of parting.

His vocal ability has achieved remarkable success on the U.

S.

album charts.

His accomplishments stand out in the country music scene as well, captivating countless listeners.

His song “Last Night” is particularly striking for its warm tone, even as it expresses the deep sorrow of heartbreak.

Though it carries an ambiguous emotionality, the words that suddenly pierce the heart resonate with those who have experienced a breakup.

It enriches the listener’s feelings and helps them overcome a painful farewell.

You should be sadHalsey51rank/position

Halsey – You should be sad

Halsey is known as a leading artist in electropop.

When you think of her songs, many people probably picture something flashy and cool.

“You should be sad” is one of her popular breakup songs.

The melody isn’t exactly bright, but it’s not dark either.

It portrays the real feelings of a woman breaking up with her boyfriend.

The song matches a woman’s bittersweet feelings toward a boyfriend who doesn’t give her attention with its melody.

FallingHarry Styles52rank/position

Harry Styles – Falling (Official Video)

Harry Styles, the artist who was hugely successful as a member of One Direction, is also very well-known in Japan.

After One Direction went on hiatus, he pursued a solo career and has received strong acclaim from critics across the board.

His hit song “Falling,” released in 2019, was composed in the wake of his breakup with his ex-girlfriend, model Camille Rowe.

The poignant lyrics are especially memorable, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well.

Lift Me UpRihanna53rank/position

Rihanna – Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)

Lift Me Up is a moving ballad from global Barbadian singer Rihanna.

Released in October 2022, the song serves as the lead single from the soundtrack to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and is dedicated to the late Chadwick Boseman, who starred in the original film.

Rihanna’s powerful vocals blend beautifully with poetic lyrics that are urgent yet hopeful.

The gentle, acoustic sound tenderly embraces the sorrow of an ending and lingers in the heart.

While it stands as an homage to a loved one lost, it also gives the strength to look ahead—truly a masterpiece that illuminates a farewell.

Romantic Homicided4vd54rank/position

d4vd – Romantic Homicide

There are times when you just can’t accept parting with someone you love, right? That situation is depicted very realistically in “Romantic Homicide.” It’s a track released by the new-generation singer David, featuring a downbeat R&B sound.

The lyrics portray a person who can’t come to terms with a breakup and continues to suffer.

You can take it as a heartbreak song, or as a song about parting with family or friends.

Adam’s Songblink-18255rank/position

blink-182 – Adam’s Song

I never thought I’d die alone—that’s Blink-182’s “Adam’s Song.” It’s such a downbeat track that it’s even been used as background music by people contemplating suicide, and its content expresses a farewell between oneself and the world.

In the voice singing “It’s too sad to go on living,” you can hear a desperate cry from a painful life.

Gone, Gone, GonePhillip Phillips56rank/position

Phillip Phillips – Gone, Gone, Gone

If you’re looking for a moving goodbye song, I recommend “Gone, Gone, Gone.” Strictly speaking, it’s not a goodbye song, but it carries the message, “Even if we say goodbye, I’ll keep on loving you,” so I decided to feature it this time.

The melody is very refreshing, so even those who aren’t into Western music will find it easy to listen to.

When you want to express your love to your partner, this song can help you open up.

Be sure to give it a listen!