[Heartbreak Song] To Bounce Back From a Broken Heart | Uplifting, Positive Tracks & Anthems
We’re introducing uplifting songs to help you bounce back from heartbreak—tracks we hope you’ll listen to when you’re nursing a broken heart.
Have you ever had someone you like or your partner tell you, “I want to break up,” or “I’m in love with someone else,” and gone through a painful goodbye?
Heartbreak can feel like having every part of yourself rejected—an incredibly hard experience that leaves a mark on your heart.
But no matter how down you feel, reality won’t change.
That’s exactly why many of us think, “I want to look forward somehow.”
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that can lift your spirits—recommendations for anyone trying their best to move on from heartbreak.
Find that one song that speaks to your heart, and let it give you strength!
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[Heartbreak Songs] To Bounce Back From a Breakup | Uplifting, Positive Tracks & Anthems (71–80)
sea glassSaucy Dog
A refreshing-sounding farewell song, “Sea Glass.” It’s a 2020 track by the rock band Saucy Dog, also known for their heartbreak song “Itsuka.” While many farewell songs dwell on regret and sorrow, the lyrics of “Sea Glass” focus on cherishing the memories the two shared, leaving you with a warm feeling of “Ah, we really were happy.” If you’re going through a tough time, give it a listen.
Wish ~To You Back Then~Mirei Touyama
Mirei Touyama’s “Negai ~Ano Koro no Kimi e~” is packed tightly with the feelings and memories from when you were in love.
Sometimes the things you loved about the other person, or the gestures and little quirks you barely noticed at the time, slowly come back to you later, don’t they? It’s a breakup song that makes you realize those ordinary, casual moments were what made life feel so fun.
LetterSHE’S
A love that we can’t help but keep pursuing, even as we repeat regrets and failures.
It’s a bittersweet rock ballad themed around “growing up.” The song is by SHE’S, a piano rock band from Osaka, and is included on their fourth album, Tragicomedy, released in 2020.
The whisper-like vocals, the warm melody, and the lyrical message all fit together beautifully, and it really hits home.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll likely feel that heartbreak helps you grow.
You are freeCHAGE and ASKA
Recut from the 16th album “RED HILL,” this is CHAGE and ASKA’s 33rd single, released in November 1993.
At the time, it was featured as the commercial song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “J.O.,” and the music video starring Hong Kong star Michelle Reis left a strong impression.
Blending urban sounds with 90s R&B and emotive choral work by 14 Karat Soul, the track is truly moving.
The lyrics, which accept a breakup by acknowledging the other person’s righteousness—a quietly adult kind of sorrow—are sure to resonate.
Because it unfolds at a relaxed tempo, you’ll want to be careful not to lag behind the rhythm, but it’s a song to sink into on a night when you want to gently soothe the pain of heartbreak.
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
Farewells are sad, but no matter how painful a parting may be, at some point we have to see it in a positive light—that’s the feeling I think this song captures very well.
Just like its title, “Song of the Wheels,” the forward-rolling tempo vividly conveys the sense that life moves on in any circumstance.
It’s a song I recommend to anyone who wants to take a step forward.
playing loversmakaroni enpitsu
Here’s a recommended track if you want a bright, upbeat breakup song: “Koibito Gokko” (“Playing Lovers”).
It’s a collaboration with Honda’s “Wanna ride a bike?” campaign, released in 2020 by Macaroni Enpitsu.
Looking at the lyrics, you can glimpse a protagonist who, despite being close to the person they like, can’t properly express their feelings.
In the end, they couldn’t confess and it seems they parted ways.
The regret of “I wanted to say it properly” is heartbreaking.
Still, it’s a love song that makes you feel, “Next time, I’ll surely tell them.”
Aya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzu
A relatively rare bittersweet breakup song for Southern All Stars.
Speaking of Southern, it’s all about the sea! True to form, this track portrays the ocean in a way that mirrors the characters’ emotions.
It’s sung with a gentle, careful touch, showcasing a different charm from the image of Keisuke Kuwata we usually see on TV.