[Upbeat Breakup Song] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step forward
When you go through a breakup, your chest throbs with pain.
Right after parting ways, the damage feels especially heavy, and you lose the motivation to do anything.
In this article, we’ve selected love songs that empathize with the feelings of heartbreak, as well as uplifting anthems that help you regain a positive outlook.
When it’s tough, don’t push yourself—try letting your emotions out while listening to songs that resonate with your heart.
If you face it earnestly, it will surely lead to what comes next!
May your love bloom once again…
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[Upbeat Breakup Songs] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step (11–20)
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
I remember when we broke up, my friend sang for me at karaoke.
I didn’t want to show my weakness, but I burst into tears from the very first line.
The sound of the acoustic guitar also lightened my heart.
This is the song that encouraged me, reminding me that love isn’t the only thing in life.
Maplesupittsu
Spitz’s “Kaede” is a single cut from the album Fake Fur, and it was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi special drama “A Mother’s Last Day,” which aired in 2010.
It has also been featured as a theme or insert song in other programs.
Love StoryAmuro Namie
We can’t be together anymore, but I’m always thinking of you… This is a ballad that sings of such bittersweet feelings.
It’s a song by Namie Amuro, a beloved national singer who retired in 2018, released in 2011 as her 38th single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “The Reason I Can’t Find My Love.” The lyrics make you feel that it’s because of the time you spent with your ex that you are who you are today.
Its straightforward, heartrending message is sure to bring comfort to your heart.
Goodbye to You… feat. SpontaniaTiara
This is Tiara’s major-label debut single, released in September 2009.
Featuring the hip-hop unit Spontania, the song portrays the ache of a breakup from both male and female perspectives.
It reflects the pain of a heartbreak Tiara actually experienced during production, vividly expressing the torment of having to part precisely because you love someone, and the lingering attachment that just won’t fade.
No matter how far apart you are, tender memories remain in your heart, and even after saying goodbye, the feelings can’t be severed.
On nights when you fervently wish you could start over, listen with your tears—her trembling voice will gently nudge you toward taking that first step toward reconciliation.
Love SongGO!GO!7188
This song delicately portrays a bittersweet longing for love.
The pure feelings of unrequited affection and a deep devotion to a cherished person resonate in the heart.
Released in March 2006, it has a warmth that gently embraces the pain of heartbreak.
Each listen will give you the courage to take a step forward tomorrow.
It’s a song to hear when you want to heal from a breakup or before embarking on a new love.
It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the strength to look ahead.
StoryAI
When I was in high school, whenever I felt down I would listen to this song and it always lifted my spirits.
Heartbreaks, farewells with people you care about—sadness never really ends, but this song feels like a treasure that reassures you it’s okay because someone will still be by your side.
[Positive Breakup Songs] Love Songs and Anthems That Give You Courage to Take a New Step (21–30)
GarnetOku Hanako
Okurihana’s signature song, which was chosen as the theme for the film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.” It’s characterized by her clear, straightforward vocals and simple piano accompaniment, and its approachable charm lies in how the story painted by the lyrics seems to unfold right before your eyes.
Right after a breakup, your heart may be deeply wounded, but those wounds will eventually heal, and a day will come when you can look back with a positive feeling and think, “That was an important experience.” Rather than forcing yourself to forget, this is a song that puts your mind at ease by telling you it’s okay to accept it as “one page of youth.”
