Songs About Leaving Friends

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About Leaving Friends? We promise you'll find some new tunes. Here are 25 of the top ones.

Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi

From the album, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent (Extended Edition), released on November 22, 2019

"Before You Go" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi. It was released as the fourth single from his debut studio album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (2019). The song was written by Capaldi, TMS and Pete Kelleher, and produced by TMS. The song is a piano ballad with lyrics about a break-up. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Capaldi's vocals and the song's emotional lyrics. The song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Capaldi's fourth top-ten single in the UK. It also peaked at number one in Scotland and number two in Ireland.

See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth) by Wiz Khalifa

From the album, See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth), released in 2015

"See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)" is a song by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth. It was released on April 7, 2015, as a single from the soundtrack of the film Furious 7 (2015). The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks.

Don't Give Up On Me - (From "Five Feet Apart") by Andy Grammer

From the album, Naive, released on July 26, 2019

The song is about a relationship that is on the verge of breaking up. The singer is pleading with the other person not to give up on him/her. The production is very minimalistic, with just a piano and Grammer's voice.

Hell of a Year by Parker McCollum

From the album, Probably Wrong, released on November 10, 2017

"Hell of a Year" is a song by American country artist Parker McCollum, released as the lead single from his third studio album Hollywood Gold, on August 14, 2020. The song was written by Parker McCollum, Adam Hood, and Jason Nix and produced by Ben Danforth and Bart Allmand. The song is a mid-tempo ballad that reflects on the difficult year of 2020, touching on the political and social unrest, economic crises, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The lyrics tell of the struggles faced during the year and the hope that the new year will bring brighter days. The production of the song features a gentle acoustic guitar, strings, and an anthemic chorus with a propulsive rhythm section.

Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

From the album, Up from Below, released on July 14, 2009

"Home" is a folk-rock song by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. The lead vocalist, Alex Ebert, wrote the song and it was released as the third single from their debut album, Up from Below, in 2009. It was produced by frontman Alex Ebert and produced by Aaron Embry and was recorded at a house in Silver Lake, California. The song is an uplifting, anthemic tune that encourages listeners to find happiness in the simple things and to never give up in the search of love. Musically, the song features a blend of folk and rock instruments such as acoustic guitar, organ, banjo, and horns. The chorus is particularly uplifting and catchy, with Ebert singing the line "Home, let me come home / Home is wherever I'm with you." The song was well received by critics and is one of the band's biggest hits.

Good Old Days (feat. Kesha) by Macklemore

From the album, GEMINI, released on September 22, 2017

Good Old Days (feat. Kesha) is a song by American rapper Macklemore, featuring singer-songwriter Kesha. The track was released in 2017 as the lead single from Macklemore's second solo studio album, Gemini. The song is a nostalgic reflection on the past, with Macklemore and Kesha singing about the "good old days" and reminiscing about childhood. The production features a laid-back beat, acoustic guitar, and synthesizers. The song was met with critical acclaim, with critics praising the collaboration between Macklemore and Kesha, as well as the song's production and thoughtful lyrics.

Already Gone by Sleeping At Last

From the album, Covers, Vol. 2, released on November 4, 2016

"Already Gone" is a song by Sleeping At Last, released on their 2011 album, Yearbook: April. The song is about transitioning in life, and accepting that certain things are already gone and that one must move on. The song is built around a simple guitar and vocal melody, and is accompanied by strings, piano, and drums. The song was produced by Ryan O'Neal and Sleeping At Last.