[Upbeat Breakup Song] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step forward
When you go through a breakup, your chest throbs with pain.
Right after parting ways, the damage feels especially heavy, and you lose the motivation to do anything.
In this article, we’ve selected love songs that empathize with the feelings of heartbreak, as well as uplifting anthems that help you regain a positive outlook.
When it’s tough, don’t push yourself—try letting your emotions out while listening to songs that resonate with your heart.
If you face it earnestly, it will surely lead to what comes next!
May your love bloom once again…
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[Positive Breakup Songs] Love Songs and Anthems That Give You the Courage to Take a New Step (71–80)
Good-bye to YesterdayHirai Dai
A song that will lift your spirits.
It helps you overcome the pain of a broken heart and gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
Released in June 2024 by Dai Hirai, one of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters, it was announced as the first installment of a consecutive release project.
The warm tones of the ukulele and acoustic guitar, along with Hirai’s gentle vocals, resonate deeply.
The lyrics convey a determination to look ahead without being bound by the past, and as you listen, you’ll naturally start to feel more positive.
It’s a song that gently nudges you forward as you recover from the pain of heartbreak.
rainMoritaka Chisato
It’s a ballad with lyrics written by the artist herself, and it has been covered by many performers, including Anri and Chikaco Sawada.
Although the lyrics present a rather harsh combination of “cold rain + heartbreak,” the song is very striking thanks to her slightly nasal voice and the glossy, beautiful melody.
To move forwardAbe Mao
A sweet, heartrending vocal that sinks deep into your heart.
This is a May 2024 release from Mao Abe.
It’s a cheer song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward, even while carrying the pain of a broken heart.
It drew attention through a collaboration with Shueisha’s popular manga “I Want a Love That Forgets You.” The lyrics portray the highs and lows of watching for read receipts on messages and a love you just can’t let go of.
Yet it also conveys a resolve to overcome the past and move forward.
Perfect not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone ready for a fresh start.
Give it a listen—and take your own first step forward.
[Upbeat Breakup Songs] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step (81–90)
Love is blind.yangusukinii
Brimming with pop appeal, this work is a coming-of-age song that portrays the process of recovering from heartbreak.
It carefully traces the emotional shifts of a protagonist who was blinded by love and then abandoned.
The way memories of the relationship start to feel smaller, and the protagonist opens up to connections with others and new perspectives, is particularly striking.
Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TBS drama “Uri o Yaburu: Issen o Koeta, Sono Saki ni.” The music video features the popular child actress Haro Asada, which drew significant attention.
It’s a song that gives courage to those trying to overcome the pain of a breakup and look forward.
I won’t look anymore.ZARD
“Mou Sagasanai” is ZARD’s third single and also the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi” (Seven Female Lawyers).
The lyrics and composition were created by a lineup of distinguished artists: Izumi Sakai (ZARD’s vocalist), Tetsuro Oda, and Seiichiro Kuribayashi.
Goodbye HappinessUtada Hikaru
A song by Hikaru Utada that portrays the resolve to say goodbye to days of past happiness and step forward as a new self.
Despite its upbeat dance sound, the lyrics bid farewell not only to loneliness but to happiness itself, conveying both the strength to accept the past and move toward the future, and the sadness that lies beneath.
Released in advance from the album “Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL.
2” in November 2010, just before her hiatus, it was also featured in a commercial.
Even after going through a divorce and becoming single again, you may want to face your memories and take a strong step forward.
This is a song that gently gives a push to those who feel that way.
Oh, my former lovermatsuri
This heartwarming song by Matsuri gently portrays the feelings of a woman who, while reminiscing about a former lover, tries to move forward.
Released in March 2024, it weaves together lingering attachments to someone who comes to mind late at night and a positive resolve to take a new step.
With vocals that embrace the listener and carefully chosen words, it offers solace to those hoping to recover from heartbreak.
Included on the album “Someday, It Became Part of Life,” its music video presents a worldview themed around a “journey through memories.” It’s recommended for anyone who relates to the complex emotions after a romance ends or who needs the energy to move on.