[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 (31–40)
Waves of Lovemakaroni enpitsu
You can fully savor Makar Enn’s signature rock ’n’ roll beat in “Wave of Love,” a track that sweeps you up with a sense of speed that blows away a heavy heart.
The lyrics mirror the scene of a hollowed-out heart after a breakup.
You don’t want to dwell on it if you can help it, but no matter what you do, that love keeps surfacing… It almost feels like a dialogue with your own lingering attachment.
In the end, you choose the path you’ve decided on.
The momentum and brightness of this song will be the perfect push to finally let go!
sayonaraHirai Dai
Even after the breakup, his feelings for her don’t disappear; this gentle heartbreak ballad by Dai Hirai portrays a man who, while burdened with sadness, tries to move forward.
Included on the album “Life Goes On,” released in September 2020, the song blends elements of surf music and reggae into a tender, ballad-like arrangement.
With relatable scenes—such as the final moment of holding hands as if to reaffirm a love that had grown faint, and reflections on their relationship through the changing seasons—the lyrics resonate deeply.
It’s a warm, encouraging song that moves the heart, cherishing shared memories while expressing a hopeful resolve to take a new step forward.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
“TOMORROW” is singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto’s debut single, released on May 10, 1995 (Heisei 7).
It was also the theme song for the TBS drama “Second Chance.” Written to encourage a hometown friend, its up-tempo melody fosters a positive, forward-looking feeling.
skirtaiko
A song that portrays the resolve to look forward even while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
Showcasing Aiko’s delicate emotional expression, this piece is included on the album “Zanshin Zansho,” released in August 2024.
The decision to liken past memories to a “skirt” that will never be worn again is particularly striking.
The lyrics, imbued with the wistfulness of summer’s end and the anticipation of a new season, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s recommended for those trying to overcome the pain of a breakup or take a new step forward.
Listen to this work, filled with Aiko’s charm, and let it give you the courage to face ahead.
Let’s each start walkingAbe Mao
This piece was specially written as the theme song for the film “My Little Sister, My Little Brother.” It was released in 2014 as the 12th single by singer-songwriter Mao Abe from Oita Prefecture.
It’s about a lover who accepted everything about me—someone who continues to encourage me even as we part ways.
Faced with my own inadequacy and the kindness I received from them, “I” hold those feelings close and start moving forward.
The highly relatable lyrics really hit home.
They make you think, “I want to become someone like that lover, too.”
[Upbeat Breakup Songs] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step (41–50)
cherrysupittsu
A poppy, upbeat melody on its own can give you a boost.
This million-selling Spitz song was apparently originally titled not “Cherry,” but “Biwa” (loquat) when it was first written.
The lyrics, which convey the hope that even if you break up with someone you love, your future can still be bright as long as you etch the words they gave you into your heart and don’t forget them, encourage a positive outlook.
When you’re heartbroken, it’s easy to feel like you want to forget everything, but the song makes you think that living alongside your memories without forgetting them can also be a good way forward.
let gom-flo loves YOSHIKA
This was an incredibly popular song when I was in junior high.
Listening to it again as an adult, I’m surprised at how mature my taste was back then.
Around that time, m-flo was collaborating with many artists due to vocalist LISA’s departure.
The lineup of collaborators was impressive—people like BoA and Crystal Kay—and I remember checking every new single as soon as it came out.