The span of their career
Start date to retirement date. The arc of their journey — the early years, the defining projects, the legacy they leave behind.
Retirement
A custom retirement song that captures a career — and the person behind it.
A gold watch says 'congratulations.' A custom song says 'we will never forget what you built.' Built from the shared memories of colleagues or family, a retirement song turns decades of early mornings, inside jokes, and institutional knowledge into something the retiree can keep long after the farewell party ends. From $39.
From $39Group contribution supportPrivate reveal pagePremium keepsake available
Retirement gifts tend to fall into two camps: practical (a watch, a pen) or generic (a card signed by everyone). Neither captures what a retirement actually means — the end of a chapter defined by relationships that outlast any job title. A custom retirement song does. It turns shared memories into something the retiree can keep and revisit anytime they want to feel that chapter of their life.
From $39Group contributions welcomeFree revisions on PremiumPrivate reveal page
Making it personal
What to include in a retirement song brief.
Inside jokes and catchphrases
The phrase they always said. The routine they established. The joke that has been running for years. Aim for 80% recognizability across the team.
How they treated people
Were they a mentor, a taskmaster, a cheerleader? The way they made people feel is what will be remembered longest.
What the team will miss
The specific gap they leave — not just the work, but the presence. The coffee runs, the advice, the way they handled a crisis.
How it works
From your team's memories to their song.
Gather the memories
Colleagues or family contribute their favorite memories, jokes, and stories about the retiree. One person submits the brief on behalf of the group.
We write and produce
Lyrics woven from the collective memories. Vocal production and mix. Premium includes human review for tone and fit.
They open the reveal
A private page with the song, dedication from the team, and lyrics. Share at the party or send as a surprise the next day.
Sample songs
From a real story to a finished song.
Ten years, Sunday chai, and a leaking roof.
First apartment, rainy walks, Sunday chai, and ten years of choosing each other.
Play demoA kitchen full of noise, recipes, and impossible love.
Recipes from memory, cousins talking over each other, and a mother who never sits down first.
Play demoGarden mornings and the words he never wasted.
Quiet advice, marigolds by the steps, and a goodbye that should not feel theatrical.
Play demoQuestions about retirement songs
Everything you need to know.
How does a group retirement song work?
Multiple colleagues can contribute memories to the brief — the rookie mistake from 1995, the catchphrase everyone adopted, the project that defined their career. We weave these into a single song that captures the team's collective voice.
How much does a retirement song cost?
Quick Gift starts at $39 for an individual song. Premium Keepsake is $89 and includes human producer review, cover art, and the premium reveal experience. For group gifts with multiple contributors, Premium is recommended for the revision flexibility.
What details should I include in a retirement song brief?
The span of their career, a defining project or accomplishment, inside jokes or catchphrases, how they treated people, a habit they were known for, and what the team will miss most. Avoid jokes so specific that only one person understands them.
How is it delivered?
A private reveal page with the song, dedication from the team, and full lyrics. Share it at the retirement party or send as a surprise the next day. Premium adds cover art and keepsake features.
Can I make a retirement song for a parent?
Yes. The brief shifts toward the personal: what their career meant to the family, what retirement makes possible, and the values they brought home. A retirement song for a parent is about what comes next.
Looking for a different occasion?
A career deserves more than a clock.
Turn a lifetime of work into a song they can keep. From $39.
Start the retirement song →72-hour delivery on Quick Gift · 36-hour on Premium · Free revisions on Premium & Event