[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 Broken Heart | Uplifting, Positive Tracks & Anthems (11–20)
Even if I forget somedayback number
It’s one of their early tracks and a staple among breakup songs.
Although it came out before they became famous, fans regard it as a masterpiece.
The lyrics are heartrending and draw you deeper and deeper into their world.
The straightforward way it expresses a boy’s heartbreak makes you want to root for him, even from a female perspective.
It’s popular with younger listeners, but it’s a recommended number for people of any age or gender!
OrangeSMAP
Each member shines with a strong presence, and even after their breakup, calls for a reunion never cease—the five-member idol group SMAP.
“Orange,” included on their 32nd single “Lion Heart,” is so beloved that it’s often called “the most well-known SMAP B-side in Japan.” Even if a relationship must come to an end, its message of gratitude for what came before and the resolve to look forward gently soothes the pain of heartbreak.
With lyrics and a melody that vividly evoke scenes and stir bittersweet feelings, it’s a sentimental number.
catDISH//
A poignant, ephemeral farewell captured in DISH//’s gem of a medium-tempo ballad.
It overlays the unexpected loss of a lover with the image of a “cat,” expressing lingering attachment to a love that’s gone and a wish to meet again.
The yearning for a lover who vanished as suddenly as a whimsical, free-spirited cat, and the heartfelt desire to reunite in any form, strikes a chord.
In March 2020, vocalist Takumi Kitamura’s one-take acoustic performance sparked major buzz, and the song was later chosen as a TV drama theme the same year.
Crafted by singer-songwriter Aimyon, the melodic track gently supports those facing the pain of parting while trying to look ahead, delivering a warm light to the heart.
It’s love, but…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
Only after being dumped by your lover do you finally understand your own flaws…
happens all the time, right? This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism, the piano pop band also known for “Pretender” and “I LOVE…”.
It’s included on their 2015 mini-album Love and Peace Are Within You.
The brisk rhythm is striking, and it feels like it amplifies the message in the lyrics.
It’s a heartbreak song packed tightly with resignation toward oneself and lingering attachment.
As you relate to it, you might find your feelings settling down.
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.
wa, wo, nnishina
This is a gentle song by NISHINA that traces a life’s journey, beginning with the first syllables of the Japanese syllabary, “a-i,” and ending with “wa-wo-n.” It delicately portrays the sway of emotions—loneliness, joy, and sorrow—while layering a profound question of what love is over the changing seasons and everyday scenes.
Released in December 2024, the track was produced by GeG of Hentai Shinshi Club, and its striking music video directed by Megumi Murotani also drew attention.
It’s a warm, encouraging song that offers comfort to those who keep asking themselves, “What is love?” in the midst of daily life, and to anyone searching for the meaning of life.
[Heartbreak Songs] To Bounce Back From a Breakup | Uplifting, Positive Tracks & Anthems (21–30)
Girls don’t cry.katahira rina
This song, packed with a girl’s true feelings, is really uplifting.
Her gentle voice fires up that post-breakup heart with a “I won’t lose!” spirit.
The slightly catchy melody makes it all the more appealing.
It was used in a commercial too, so when it came on TV you couldn’t help but perk up your ears—a breakup song like that.
If there’s a girl out there struggling with love right now, I really want her to listen to it.