[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 (51–60)
SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko
The 14th single, released in 1983.
Memories are always romanticized—and a sweetly tempting trap.
Listening to her whisper-like vocals and the synth tones makes you feel as if you’re gently floating in midair.
I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko
Kyoko Koizumi’s “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” (“I’m Glad I Met You”) is a song that became the theme for the TBS drama “Papa to Natchan,” in which Koizumi herself also appeared.
It is said that the lyrics were written based on her own real-life experiences.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
Sakura-zaka is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 15th single, and it also served as the theme song for the “Future Diary V” segment of the TBS TV show “U’nan no Hontoko!”.
It ranked second on Oricon’s annual singles chart for 2000 and is a renowned song that has been highly praised by Southern All Stars’ Keisuke Kuwata.
In loveHY
HY, a band from Okinawa, released “Koi o Shite” in December 2024.
It serves as the theme song for the film “366 Days,” which hits theaters in January 2025, and is positioned as a sequel to the ballad “366 Days” of the same name that centers on heartbreak.
The lyrics portray moving forward while overcoming the pain of parting, and it’s truly stirring.
Please give it a listen while thinking of someone special to you!
[Upbeat Breakup Songs] Love Songs and Anthems That Give You the Courage to Take a New Step (61–70)
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.
To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa
Koresawa’s song portrays the lingering attachment and regret of the one not chosen, along with the complex feelings toward the other person.
While conveying the emotions of a heartbroken woman in a straightforward way, it pairs a catchy, fast-paced band sound with a powerful expression of bittersweet longing.
The track is included on the album “To the You Who Chose Me and the You Who Didn’t,” set for release in March 2025, and an animated music video has also been released.
It’s a song that gently gives a push to those trying to move forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE
Friends who share the sadness and loneliness of a breakup are wonderful, aren’t they? This song by the music duo DREAMS COME TRUE was released in 1995 as their 17th single.
As mentioned, it’s about how friends filled the empty hole in the heart left by a breakup.
And, as the title suggests, it expresses gratitude for that support.
Sometimes you need help from those around you to get over heartbreak.
If your friend is feeling down after a breakup, please be gentle and stay by their side.
