A song that feels refreshing after a breakup. A love song to listen to when you want to move on.
I want to cleanly, completely forget my ex! For you who feel the same, we’ve gathered a collection of love songs.
We’ll introduce songs about feeling refreshed after a breakup, upbeat tracks about moving on, and songs where you’ve had enough and say goodbye.
Everyone’s breakup story is different, but what we all share is the desire to break free from this love, right? Sadness, anger, exasperation, resignation…
Even if you still have lingering feelings but want to summon the courage to move on, these are for you.
When you’re going through a breakup, listen to lots of songs that capture all kinds of emotions—and let it all out so you can feel refreshed.
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A refreshing breakup playlist: Love songs to listen to when you want to move on (41–50)
Thank you, scumbag.mirukīuei
“Mirukiiwei,” the band that “stopped becoming adults,” released this song in 2021.
Listening to the lyrics, it’s hard to tell whether she wants to belittle him or express her love, but perhaps that very contradiction is her honest feeling.
Even when you break up, it doesn’t mean you end up hating everything about the person.
I still love him, but I can’t stay with him anymore—if that’s exactly how you feel right now, this is a song you’ll relate to.
As a fellow woman, I can’t help but wish he had noticed her brave, devoted feelings…
I really hate itSato Chiaki
The song “Dai Kirai” is filled with words condemning a cheating boyfriend and the regret of having been together until now.
The entire title encapsulates all those feelings.
The contrast between the quiet, stripped-down sections and the intense full-band parts seems to mirror the emotional ups and downs, conveying both sadness and anger.
It’s recommended for when you’ve been cheated on and just want to curse the other person out.
This track is included on Chiaki Sato’s 2019 album “PLANET.”
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This song leaves a lingering aftertaste of bittersweet love.
Released in August 2024 and included on the album “Zanshin Zansho,” it showcases the delicate emotional expression that is uniquely aiko.
Centered on themes of lost love and the pain of parting, it portrays the struggle to move on while recalling a past relationship.
The lyrics, which try to sweep away old memories, feel quintessentially aiko.
It’s a track you might find especially relatable when you’re trying to get over a heartbreak.
As you’re soothed by aiko’s gentle voice, it’s a song that gives you the courage to look forward.
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
A love song by Fujii Kaze that wraps the magnitude of loss in a wistful voice and warm piano melodies.
It beautifully and delicately portrays parting from a loved one, becoming a source of comfort that lets you walk toward the future while staying close to cherished memories.
Serving as the theme song for the film “My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer” released in March 2024, it skillfully expresses life’s impermanence and the preciousness of continuing to love despite it.
This work stands beside those who have experienced a farewell with someone dear or who love someone deeply, while also prompting us to reflect on the meaning of life.
God of HeartbreakNakamura Chihiro
A pop number by Chihiro Nakamura that embraces the emotions of facing heartbreak.
Included on her third mini-album “Onna no Fukurotoji,” released in November 2017, this piece depicts a protagonist who is suddenly dumped by email and entrusts their wishes to the god of heartbreak.
At first, they wish misfortune upon their ex, but gradually they begin to pray for their own happiness—a striking shift of heart.
It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone who has just gone through a breakup.
Your Anatomical Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon
What happens to your heart when an obsession with the one you love spins out of control? Aimyon’s debut song portrays the precariousness of a mind in which a maddening love turns into violent emotion.
Marked by its pop melody and bright rhythm, the track was released in March 2015 as a Tower Records–exclusive single and reached No.
10 on the Oricon Indies Weekly Chart.
Its provocative content, which became subject to broadcast restraint, sparked conversation and drew in fans captivated by her unique worldview.
It’s a song that resonates with anyone who has let their feelings in love run wild and regretted it, or who has been overwhelmed by their feelings for someone important.
Goodbye, City LightsAile The Shota
A city pop sound with an urban yet nostalgic vibe.
In this song from Aile The Shota, he explores the complicated feelings toward an ex who only calls when drunk.
Released for streaming on November 6, 2024, it’s included on the album “REAL POP,” out on November 20 of the same month.
Co-created with Chaki Zulu, the track blends retro warmth with modern flair for a uniquely captivating feel.
The music video—told from a woman’s perspective and portraying wavering emotions—has also drawn attention.
Anyone can relate to the turmoil between lingering attachment and the desire to move on after a breakup.
It’s a mature love song you’ll want to listen to while strolling through the city at night.