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

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

It’s a song that conveys the strength of a woman who, despite lingering feelings for the man she loved and memories of happier times, chooses to cut those ties herself and move forward.

The gentle melody and Anri’s vocals are soothing.

If you’re struggling with a painful love and feel like you can’t hold back your tears, give this song a listen.

LIFE: Beyond What's Right in Front of YouKanjani Eight

Kanjani Eight – LIFE: Toward the Other Side Beyond Our Eyes from KANJANI∞ 20FES: Eve Festival (Included in the First-Press Limited “Winter” Edition of the 50th Single “Anthropos”)

Even if things are tough right now, even if you’re standing still, it’s not over yet! You’ve still got this! It’s the kind of song that makes you feel that way.

Kanjani Eight’s songs often have bright, casual lyrics, but their ballads and cheer songs hit straight to the heart.

Farewell at 22wind

Kaze – Farewell at 22 (Official Audio)

The debut single by the acoustic duo Kaze, formed by Shozo Ise, formerly of Kaguyahime.

With lyrics and a melody that poignantly resonate, it became a huge hit and has sold over a million copies in total.

It’s especially well-received by people currently in their 60s, so it’s a very handy song to have in your repertoire for solo acoustic performances.

Black Or WhiteMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Black Or White (Official Video – Shortened Version)

This song, which sings about discrimination between Black and white skin, is, contrary to its theme, very bright and pop.

Michael sings so energetically about an issue that concerns all of humanity worldwide that it makes me feel silly for getting depressed over something like a breakup.

Let It BeThe Beatles

The Beatles – Let It Be – Let It Be (STEREO REMASTERED)

The lyrics say that when you’re going through hard times or unbearable suffering, remembering the phrase “let it be,” meaning to let things take their course, can blow those adversities away.

It’s a song that makes you want to whisper, just as it says, “let it be.” The piano melody sinks deep into the heart.

jumpVan Halen

Van Halen – Jump (Official Music Video) [HD]

With the familiar intro sound that begins with this synthesizer and the exhilarating shout of “jump!!!,” it’s sure to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.

Just listening will bring a smile to your face—an irresistibly jump-inducing track.

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

Back when EXILE had seven members, they had a lot of classic love songs.

Among them, this is the definitive heartbreak song.

The track tells the story of a man who initiated a breakup but, overwhelmed with regret, comes to realize once again how precious his former lover is.

It shows us that heartbreak can take many different forms.