Uplifting Western songs that encourage you after a breakup. Popular anthems and recommended classics.

You lost meChristina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera – You Lost Me (Official Video)

What a broken heart needs is often a powerful melody or lyrics that speak to the soul.

This song by Christina, a female singer with a strong, commanding voice, makes you reflect on the magnitude of what the two lovers have lost.

Cry me a riverJustin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – Cry Me A River (Official Video)

When you’re heartbroken, you may want to soothe your soul with a beautiful male singing voice.

For those people, I recommend Justin’s “Cry Me a River.” Its catchy chorus melody is great for anyone who wants to cry but can’t—try humming along.

Take a bowRihanna

Rihanna – Take A Bow

Rather than lamenting a broken heart, I want to see it as a fresh start.

This is a perfect track by Liana for those with that kind of positive mindset.

“I’m better off with you gone.” The strong feelings of a woman are sung with a light touch.

Don’t miss songstress Liana’s beautiful vocal work, too.

GoodbyeSpice Girls

Spice Girls – Goodbye (Lyrics)

A heart broken by love wants to be healed by friends.

For women in their 30s who feel that way, I recommend the song Goodbye by the Spice Girls.

This beautiful classic by the Spice Girls, which sings about parting, makes you feel that saying goodbye isn’t the end of everything.

Try it on my ownWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – Try It On My Own (Official HD Video)

While it’s okay to dwell in sadness a little after a heartbreak, now is the time to rise! This song is perfect for women who feel that way.

Gentle, yet at times powerful, it’s filled with strong messages about carving out your own life.

2%10-FEET

10-FEET – 2%

It’s not exactly a straightforward breakup song, but this track tells you that breakups happen and that’s okay—it’ll become one of the experiences that make you stronger going forward.

It’s a song that helps you look ahead when you’re feeling down from a breakup.

SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

This is the song that became the main theme of the film, and I think people who went through a breakup after a long relationship can relate to it.

The lyrics mirror the film’s story, and although it’s sad, it’s also uplifting.

In the movie, Aoi Miyazaki’s rendition of “Solanin” is also poignant and wonderful.