[2025 Edition] Goodbye Songs in Western Music: Sad Farewell Tracks

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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.

Easy On MeAdele

Adele – Easy On Me (Official Video)

Adele is a singer-songwriter who represents the United Kingdom.

Speaking of Adele, she’s well known for her breakup songs.

The new track she released in January 2022 is “Easy On Me.” Unlike typical breakup songs, this one portrays the feelings of a mother going through a divorce.

As the theme suggests, the lyrics are notably heavy, yet the song is also a carefully crafted work that conveys the strength of a mother’s love for her child.

I Shot The SheriffBob Marley

I Shot The Sheriff (Africa Unite, 2005) – Bob Marley & The Wailers

Bob Marley, the god of reggae, is a reggae singer known around the world.

His song “I Shot the Sheriff” is one of his signature tracks, and Eric Clapton has covered it as well.

The lyrics of “I Shot the Sheriff” are highly enigmatic, so it’s hard to say anything definitive, but it likely speaks about justice.

It portrays a man who shoots and kills a sheriff in self-defense, and because the lyrics are abstract, the song can be interpreted in various ways.

See You AgainCarrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood – See You Again

Carrie Underwood is one of America’s iconic country singers.

She’s known for her clean, beautiful vocals, and you can enjoy them in “See You Again” as well.

The song portrays a woman who lives each day believing she’ll surely see her former lover again.

It’s a breakup song that perfectly suits her angelic image.

Among the farewell songs introduced here, this one is set to a particularly bright, uplifting melody.

Starts with GoodbyeCarrie Underwood

Starts with Goodbye – Carrie Underwood

A song from singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood’s debut album, “Some Hearts.” She is also known for winning Season 4 of American Idol.

The album won numerous awards, including at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards.

Dead ManDavid Kushner

David Kushner – Dead Man (Official Music Video)

David Kushner’s new song “Dead Man,” released in 2023, portrays his struggles and growth through various metaphors, evoking a poignant sense of strength.

In particular, the phrase “These hardened hands have a story” resonates as proof of overcoming a heavy past.

While his previous hit “Daylight” shone at the top of the charts, the deep texture this piece presents has the power to draw listeners in.

It’s a song I highly recommend lending an ear to, especially as an encouragement for those facing heartbreak or a crossroads in life.

50 Ways to Leave Your LoverPaul Simon

Paul Simon – 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (Official Audio)

A soft rock track released by Paul Simon in 1975.

It became a hit around the world, reaching No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.

It has been covered by many artists, including the German soul music group Tok Tok Tok, and was sampled in Eminem’s 2011 track “50 Ways.”