[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 Courage to Take a New Step (21–30)
Like magicSHISHAMO
A gentle pop cheer song by SHISHAMO that sings about a girl who polishes herself up every morning and tries to face forward.
It captures an exquisite balance between a positive mindset and a faint touch of wistfulness, riding on a bright, buoyant melody and rhythm to portray those true-to-life feelings—wanting to be recognized by someone while still valuing your own uniqueness.
Featured on the album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, and also known as the theme song for the Townwork commercial, this track prompts us to reflect anew on femininity and self-affirmation.
It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to if you’ve been pushing yourself too hard on your own.
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
Sakurairo Maukoro is Mika Nakashima’s 14th single and her first single of 2005.
Her classic, beautiful voice resonates deeply, evoking the image of a woman standing alone as cherry blossoms dance in the air.
[Upbeat Breakup Songs] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step (31–40)
balladGO!GO!7188
In GO!GO!7188’s catalog, “Koi no Uta” and “C7” are staples, but this work is a masterpiece on par with them.
It sings about someone who was always there as if it were natural no longer being by your side, and about continuing to walk forward in life nonetheless.
After a breakup, you can lose confidence and become timid about the next love, but it’s best to embrace it as a precious memory and use it to move forward.
366 daysHY
Izumi Nakasone, the vocalist behind numerous heartbreak songs like “NAO” and “Song for•••,” has created many such pieces.
When a relationship ends, it leaves behind a lot of regrets and lingering attachment.
This song makes you feel like you want to cherish those emotions, even when it hurts.
The title “366 Days” is said to mean that 365 days aren’t enough to express how much you think about the other person.
Tomorrow’s songaiko
Whether you’re nursing a crush, celebrating a love that finally blossomed, or reeling from heartbreak, Aiko’s songs give strength in all kinds of romantic moments.
This track is a breakup song included on the album “It Was a Bubble-Like Love.” It sings about an ex who has moved on and found someone new.
With Aiko’s characteristically unique turns of phrase, it expresses the push and pull between irritation at that fact and the lingering attachment that won’t quite fade.
Many listeners are sure to relate to those lyrics.
At the same time, there’s a refreshing sense of “I’m going to move on!” It’s truly awe-inspiring how Aiko’s song takes care of you from the very start of a breakup all the way to the end.
I Remember YouYUI
YUI is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter.
This pop song honestly captures the feelings of heartbreak, carried on the wind.
It’s a track that gently seeps into the heart.
This work, too, stands shoulder to shoulder with great masterpieces, thanks to YUI’s husky yet sweet vocals.
Watching the music video is also moving.
Waves of Lovemakaroni enpitsu
You can fully savor Makar Enn’s signature rock ’n’ roll beat in “Wave of Love,” a track that sweeps you up with a sense of speed that blows away a heavy heart.
The lyrics mirror the scene of a hollowed-out heart after a breakup.
You don’t want to dwell on it if you can help it, but no matter what you do, that love keeps surfacing… It almost feels like a dialogue with your own lingering attachment.
In the end, you choose the path you’ve decided on.
The momentum and brightness of this song will be the perfect push to finally let go!
