[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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[Upbeat Breakup Songs] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step (111–120)
tear(s)Ketsumeishi
There aren’t any explicit references to heartbreak, but this is a song I recommend for when you want to have a good cry by yourself.
The soothing strings in the background are part of its charm.
When you’re hurt from a breakup, there are times you miss the chance to cry.
People are actually pretty simple—sometimes your sadness washes away with your tears, and you end up feeling refreshed.
[Upbeat Breakup Songs] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step (121–130)
Don’t appear.rikon densetsu
While lingering memories of sweet kisses and hugs remain, this song by Rikon Densetsu delicately portrays the complex emotions of a woman unsettled by her partner’s ambiguous behavior.
The lyrics, which wish “let’s never meet again” even as she still yearns for them, convey a poignant mix of lingering attachment and resolve.
The nostalgic, mellow sound and Ayumu Matsuda’s clear, translucent vocals further heighten the sense of wistfulness.
Released digitally in January 2024, the track was also performed at their solo show at Zepp Shinjuku, captivating the audience.
It’s a song that empathizes with those trying to put an end to a past romance and gives them the courage to take a new step forward.
Less than friends, less than lovers703goushitsu
I’m sure there are people who decided to stop living together after a breakup.
It leaves you with such a bittersweet feeling, doesn’t it? That’s why I want you to listen to “Less Than Friends, Less Than Lovers.” It portrays two people whose feelings gradually drift apart until they’re just housemates.
In the latter half of the song, the two reunite, but they end up in an ambiguous relationship where they can’t go back to being lovers or even become friends.
Still, it doesn’t carry a negative message—it’s about the resolve to keep moving forward.
maybeYOASOBI
A YOASOBI song that depicts a memorable morning of parting.
The protagonist’s quiet farewell is conveyed through delicate words and a heartrending melody.
Released digitally in July 2020, it was also used as the theme song for a short film of the same name.
The lyrics, which portray the complex emotions left after a breakup and the changes in a relationship, resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced a springtime farewell or who wish to reflect on memories with someone dear.
I want to forget.wacci
This is a song by wacci that portrays the bittersweet feelings of being unable to let go of a former lover, no matter how much you want to move on.
It delicately expresses the emotional turmoil of wishing to erase memories of an ex, yet seeing traces of the past even in new encounters.
Released exclusively via digital distribution on July 17, 2024, this work is a highly relatable heartbreak song that speaks to those who, despite trying to enter a new relationship, find themselves held back by lingering feelings and the frustration of not being able to move forward.
periodIshizaki Hyuui
A warm, tender ballad by Huwie Ishizaki whose gentle voice wraps the bittersweet end of a romance and gives you a push toward the future.
The song is included on the best-of album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, and beautifully portrays both a break with the past and the resolve for a new beginning, imbued with the feeling of spring.
Set to a calm melody, it carefully weaves the emotions of accepting the end of love, and the music video drew attention for Masaki Suda’s delicate performance.
It’s a song that stays close to those facing complex feelings before starting a new chapter in life, or those trying to move forward while confronting something important.
BelieveNishino Kana
A song by Kana Nishino that leaves a strong impression: after boldly transforming her look and starting to work on herself, the protagonist spots her ex looking happy, feels shaken, yet resolves to move forward with a positive outlook.
Alongside its up-tempo sound, the message emphasizing the importance of believing in yourself resonates deeply.
Released in June 2013, the track was used in House Wellness Foods’ C1000 commercial and is included on the album Love Collection ~mint~.
It’s a gentle push for anyone healing from heartbreak who wants to believe in their future, and for those ready to take a new step forward.