Ranking of Western farewell songs [2025]

See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa1rank/position

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

Wiz Khalifa, who established the genre of stoner rap and solidified his worldwide popularity.

In this song “See You Again ft.

Charlie Puth,” created as a tie-in for a Hollywood film, the theme is farewell.

The lyrics, which evoke the sorrow of parting—one that feels like a death—are written not from the perspective of an outlaw or a gangster, but as a single man, and are filled with pain.

Yet there’s no dreariness; thanks to the floating, airy feel characteristic of stoner rap, the track remains easy to listen to.

Someone Like YouAdele2rank/position

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

Adele’s classic song “Someone Like You.” Released in 2011 as her second major work, it became a worldwide smash hit.

Recognized for its success, it won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance.

The lyrics of “Someone Like You” depict a woman thinking one last time about a man she parted ways with for one reason or another.

Because the lyrics are abstract, they can also be interpreted as addressing bereavement.

If you’re trying to move on from someone from your past, be sure to give it a listen.

Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi3rank/position

Bon Jovi – Never Say Goodbye (Official Music Video)

Bon Jovi is a hard rock band that represents America and is also very well-known in Japan.

Their renowned classic “Never Say Goodbye,” released in 1986, became popular as a moving power ballad.

Centered on the theme of farewell, the song conveys the frustrating feeling of having to say goodbye but not being able to bring yourself to do it.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi4rank/position

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter from Scotland, known for his baritone voice and expressive delivery.

One of his most famous songs is Someone You Loved.

The song deals with the theme of a breakup, and it actually has two music videos—one of which clearly focuses on bereavement.

Considering that, I think the song carries a double meaning, encompassing both heartbreak and loss.

Definitely give it a listen.

GhostJustin Bieber5rank/position

Justin Bieber – Ghost

This song, performed by Canadian artist Justin Bieber, centers on the sorrow of losing a loved one and the hope felt through their memories.

It blends an up-tempo beat with a wistful melody, skillfully expressing the idea of finding hope amid grief.

Included on the album Justice, it was released as a single in September 2021.

The music video features actress Diane Keaton and portrays the story of a grandchild and grandmother who have lost their grandfather.

Conveying empathy and comfort to those who lost someone during the COVID-19 pandemic, the track offers a warm, consoling presence.

Don’t Think Twice It’s All RightBob Dylan6rank/position

Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right – Bob Dylan

Don’t fret; it was something that couldn’t be helped either way.

Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” is a song that gives a powerful push to young people struggling with a breakup.

It supports a positive shift in mindset—the sense that just by your existing, I can keep on traveling.

Beautiful GoodbyeMaroon 57rank/position

Maroon 5 Beautiful Goodbye Music Video

Maroon 5’s “Beautiful Goodbye” is a song whose comfortable rhythm and soulful, beautiful melody seem to soothe the memories of a sorrowful farewell.

Like a page from a novel, its lyrics lay out a wistful, delicate inner world—be sure to read them and take them in.

The gentle groove that fits seamlessly into everyday life offers a forward-looking strength that keeps you from being bound by the past.

It’s a track I hope you’ll relax to and take your time listening to now and then.