[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 (141–150)
BruisesLewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi is an artist known for his rich voice and occasional raspy vocals.
His popularity is tremendous, and it’s no exaggeration to say he’s the most popular singer-songwriter from Scotland.
His classic song “Bruises,” released in 2017, straightforwardly portrays a man who can’t forget his former lover.
Be sure to check it out.
One Day Goodbye Will Be FarewellMorrissey
A track from the album “Years of Refusal” by the British rock singer Morrissey.
“One day, the usual goodbye suddenly becomes a farewell forever—so don’t live with regret.” It’s a song that conveys such a powerful message, and Morrissey’s beautiful voice is striking.
vampireOlivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo’s “vampire” is a memorable piece.
In the song, she expresses the pain of saying goodbye through heartbreak and the aches of growing up, coming at us with her uniquely emotive style.
Like a vampire, the way she longs night after night for the lover who’s gone evokes a devoted kind of love that anyone can imagine.
Olivia’s expressive vocals brilliantly convey complex emotions, drawing listeners into her world.
It’s a song worth hearing not only as a breakup track, but also as a step toward growth.
Goodbye My LoveSyd
The Internet is one of the key groups that helped shape alternative R&B from the 2010s onward, and it’s still fresh in our minds that their guitarist Steve Lacy broke out as a solo artist in 2022.
Their vocalist, Syd—who captivates listeners with her charismatic presence and beautiful voice—also released her second solo album, Broken Hearts Club, in 2022, a concept work themed around heartbreak.
While the album as a whole carries a positive air of trying to move forward, even as complex, hard-to-sort-out emotions about a breakup are scattered throughout, the track featured here, Goodbye My Love, is one in which Syd’s candid sorrow is expressed most directly.
Within a sparse arrangement, her voice—fragile enough to fade at any moment yet intensely emotional—and the lyrics, written in short phrases, convey her heartbreak straight from the soul.
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green Day
An acoustic song by the American punk band Green Day, created by lead vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong.
With its nostalgic themes and melody, it has become a staple at American prom dances.
Happiest YearJaymes Young
James Young’s song “Happiest Year,” released in 2019, is a bittersweet farewell track.
Warm and grateful even as it looks back on a lost love, it resonates deeply with listeners.
Young distills the value of irreplaceable time—something we often recognize only after it’s gone—into 3 minutes and 48 seconds, conveying that poignant feeling through music.
The song encourages us to find the courage to look forward, even after losing everything, while still cherishing the happiness of those moments.
It’s a recommended piece for those who wish to embrace what they’re losing with love, as well as for anyone carrying unspoken feelings in their heart.
In conclusion
Whether it’s someone trying to overcome a painful farewell or someone suffering because they can’t accept it… Even though the way they express themselves in words may differ from that of Japanese artists, the fundamental sway of emotion is the same for artists overseas.
For a theme like this, understanding the lyrics is essential, so be sure to check the Japanese translations and savor the many emotional words woven into these masterpieces!