[2025 Edition] Goodbye Songs in Western Music: Sad Farewell Tracks
Artists make a living by turning their own experiences and feelings into works, so it’s only natural that they would take on the theme of “goodbyes,” something everyone inevitably encounters in life.
It’s ironic that great songs are sometimes born precisely because of painful partings, but timeless masterpieces infused with artists’ emotions always move us.
In this article, we introduce Western songs that sing about all kinds of farewells—not just heartbreak.
From tracks that lift your spirits to ones that plunge you into the depths of sorrow, and even songs that lay bare lingering attachments, check out these masterpieces that reveal the artists’ true selves.
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[2025 Edition] Goodbye Songs in Western Music: Sad Farewell Tracks (131–140)
Knockin’ On Heaven’s DoorBob Dylan
Bob Dylan’s classic “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” It’s an extremely famous song, so many of you may already know it.
The track was provided for the film “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.” It’s a Western, and the lyrics of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” are crafted around the theme of a cowboy at death’s door.
The contrast between the gentle melody and the lyrics depicting the approach of death makes it a compelling work.
Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabello
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.
How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis
Dean Lewis’s song “How Do I Say Goodbye” was released on September 2, 2022, as a single from his album “The Hardest Love.” It’s a piece interwoven with deep love for his father and the pain of parting, crafted to move listeners’ hearts.
It captures the anxiety and fear upon receiving an urgent family message from his mother early one morning, and asks how one should face a farewell that arrives far too suddenly.
The lyrics aren’t merely about goodbye; they convey profound love and gratitude for family, along with the struggle of learning to walk on alone.
It’s especially recommended for those who value family bonds or are confronting a farewell with someone dear.
Birthday CakeDylan Conrique
Dylan Conrique, who grew up in Loomis, California and launched her music career in LA, released “Birthday Cake” on February 2, 2022.
The pop-rock track delivers a positive message, reflecting her own experiences of overcoming personal challenges.
Encouraging listeners to embrace themselves and express their true identity, the song features strong storytelling influenced by Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Rascal Flatts.
The lyrics reveal a deep longing for a loved one who’s gone, paired with the conflicting wish for them to keep moving forward.
It’s a song that will resonate especially with those who’ve gone through a painful goodbye.
With its heartwarming melody and bittersweet lyrics, it’s sure to move listeners.
Fuck It (I Don’t Want You Back)Eamon
It’s the debut single by American R&B singer-songwriter Eamon, which reached No.
1 on the charts in countries such as Australia, Denmark, and Italy.
The song, which expresses intense anger and a breakup with an unfaithful girlfriend, also made headlines when Frankee, who claimed to be Eamon’s ex-girlfriend, fired back with the answer song “F.
U.
R.
B.
(Fuck You Right Back).”
Tears in HeavenEric Clapton
This is one of Eric Clapton’s signature songs, released as the theme for the 1992 film “Rush.” In 1991, he tragically lost his beloved son, who was only four years old, in an accident when the child fell from the window of their apartment.
Overwhelmed by grief, Clapton withdrew from the public eye for a time, but he composed this song in dedication to his son and returned to making music.
Set to a plaintive acoustic guitar melody, his understated vocals—singing “If I saw you in heaven”—convey the profound sorrow of a parent’s farewell.
Lost On YouLP
LP’s 2016 release “Lost On You.” Many of you may know this song, as it became a massive hit worldwide.
You can’t talk about this track without mentioning LP’s background.
She openly identifies as a lesbian, and the song depicts a heartbreak from that perspective.
With its emotionally charged vocals and melancholic lyrics, it’s a striking piece that resonates even if you’re not a lesbian.
Be sure to give it a listen.