Uplifting Western songs that encourage you after a breakup. Popular anthems and recommended classics.
From among the world’s most iconic heartbreak anthems, our studio staff introduces their recommended classics and fan favorites.
This is a carefully curated playlist to gently soothe the pain of a broken heart.
Playlist
| Uplifting Western songs that encourage you after a breakup. Popular anthems and recommended classics. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | Usually, it’s a cool song that’s thrilling and upbeat... |
| 2 | YellowColdplay |  play_arrow | Every Coldplay song is gentle and soothing... |
| 3 | ChocolateThe 1975 |  play_arrow | It’s incredibly refreshing, and everything from the song title on down is so cu— |
| 4 | Happy songBring Me The Horizon |  play_arrow | I hated the person who dumped me so much, I wanted to kill th— |
| 5 | MapsMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | The crystal-clear voice unique to Maroon 5 and the Sunday... |
| 6 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | I gave my number to the guy I fell in love with at first sight and called... |
| 7 | BlindKorn |  play_arrow | The destructive sound of two guitars, with booming low end... |
| 8 | StyleTaylor Swift |  | Taylor Swift's voice is very pop, and... |
| 9 | I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | It’s a classic song, but Kyoko Koizumi’s “Anata ni Aete Yokatta”… |
| 10 | Another OrionFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | Fumiya Fujii’s sweet, gentle singing voice and women... |
| 11 | it’s my lifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Heartbreak is a fleeting moment in life. Overcoming it helps you grow. |
| 12 | Dark blueJack’s Mannequin |  play_arrow | A very refreshing phrase that evokes the deep, vivid blue of the summer sea… |
| 13 | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A piano sound when you're feeling down after a heartbreak... |
| 14 | HoppipollaSigur Rós |  play_arrow | This Sigur from a representative Icelandic band… |
| 15 | Born With a Broken HeartDamiano David |  play_arrow | Måneskin’s ballad: facing scars and love |
| 16 | I’m a MessBebe Rexha |  play_arrow | A song about recovering from heartbreak and singing self-acceptance |
| 17 | HappierEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song |
| 18 | Better VersionFLETCHER |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 19 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song of breaking up after heartbreak and finding the courage to move forward |
| 20 | Perfect To MeAnne-Marie |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song about embracing your true self |
| 21 | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad with deep emotional portrayal, the connection of life |
| 22 | IDGAFDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A powerful, self-affirming song about recovering from heartbreak |
| 23 | Good As HellLizzo |  play_arrow | Lizzo’s soulful song of salvation |
| 24 | Kill BillSZA |  play_arrow | An emotional song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a thirst for revenge |
| 25 | abcdefuGAYLE |  play_arrow | Emotional release by channeling the pain of heartbreak into song |
| 26 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that heals the heart from the pain of a broken heart |
| 27 | Lonely DancersConan Gray |  play_arrow | Trying to heal the pain of a broken heart on the dance floor… |
| 28 | Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi Lauper’s innocent, piercing voice… |
| 29 | LandslideDixie Chicks |  play_arrow | A vocal group consisting of three female vocalists, a vocal gro... |
| 30 | The AlibiDylan |  play_arrow | This song, released in February 2024, … |
| 31 | Walking After YouFoo Fighters |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a wish for renewal |
| 32 | Two GhostsHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Harry Styles's wistful heartbreak ballad |
| 33 | Every Love That Ever WasHome Video |  play_arrow | When you're heartbroken and feel like giving up, please listen to this song on P... |
| 34 | Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith |  play_arrow | The memorable melody and heartrending lyrics touch the heart... |
| 35 | Hold Me While You WaitLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak and the bittersweet longing to get back together |
| 36 | take a look aroundLimp Bizkit |  play_arrow | Familiar as an insert song in Mission: Impossible… |
| 37 | Gold StepsNeck Deep |  play_arrow | Pop-punk music always energizes whoever listens to it... |
| 38 | A Whiter Shade Of PaleProcol Harum |  play_arrow | A track that evokes a deeply nostalgic atmosphere... |
| 39 | Killing in the nameRage Against The Machine |  play_arrow | The destructive sou... of Rage Against the Machine |
| 40 | snowRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A guitar that evokes a scene of gently falling snow... |
| 41 | Bridge over troubled waterSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | Simon & Garfunkel’s famous “Bright…” |
| 42 | Back for GoodTake That |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak, the wish for a reunion, classic ballads |
| 43 | feel like shitTate McRae |  play_arrow | A song that candidly expresses the pain of heartbreak is Tay... |
| 44 | With or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | The vocalist Bono’s voice is that of a deeply wounded heart… |
| 45 | CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVEUB40 |  play_arrow | A song that heals the lingering attachment you can’t forget after a heartbreak with the healing power of reggae. |
| 46 | Come Back To MeVanessa Hudgens |  play_arrow | Lingering attachment to an ex and a wish to get back together |
| 47 | Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles |  play_arrow | I can’t get enough of that 70s-style wistful loneliness… |
| 48 | We are the WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | When I’m feeling down with personal negative emotions from a heartbreak, … |
| 49 | Song for the DumpedBen Folds Five |  play_arrow | A song by a popular rock band used in a movie |
| 50 | goodbyeKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A powerful, self-affirming voice that overcomes heartbreak |
| 51 | Since U Been GoneKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A song about heartbreak as a chance to grow and living strong |
| 52 | Breaking PointLogan Michael |  play_arrow | Learning Your Self-Worth and Starting Anew After a Broken Heart |
| 53 | Lost The BreakupMaisie Peters |  play_arrow | A powerful song about overcoming heartbreak and looking ahead |
| 54 | Bye Bye ByeNSYNC |  play_arrow | A upbeat breakup song about moving on |
| 55 | Give You HellThe All-American Rejects |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song about relieving the stress of a broken heart |
| 56 | BelieveCher |  play_arrow | Dance-pop that overcomes breakups and builds confidence |
| 57 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | The feeling of not being able to forget a past lover is supe... |
| 58 | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA’s 23rd single, and the TBS... |
| 59 | ForgetUVERworld | When you get your heart broken, it’s hard to forget about the other person... | |
| 60 | Be StrongNishino Kana |  play_arrow | From the start, Kana Nishino’s powerful voice resonates... |
| 61 | After a broken heartCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | Keep the title as it is, the feeling of heartbreak, ah... |
| 62 | It’s fine.Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | Even if I've had my heart broken, I’ll stay true to who I am as I am, and look ahead… |
| 63 | late autumngagaga supi |  play_arrow | “I’ll live until the day I die!!” That seemingly self-evident… |
| 64 | give it a shakeMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Even the title “Futte Ageru” is by Yuming… |
| 65 | The best treatmentkatahira rina |  play_arrow | Katahira Rina’s second ... released in 2016 |
| 66 | IrreplaceableBeyoncé |  play_arrow | In the U.S., it could be called a 'national heartbreak song'... |
| 67 | Take a bowRihanna |  play_arrow | Instead of lamenting a broken heart, take it as a new beginning... |
| 68 | GoodbyeSpice Girls |  play_arrow | A heart broken by lost love just wants to be healed by friends… |
| 69 | 2%10-FEET |  play_arrow | It's not exactly a straightforward heartbreak song... |
| 70 | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A song that became the main theme of the film and has been beloved for many years… |
| 71 | Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis |  play_arrow | It’s a classic that everyone knows. There are various arrange... |
| 72 | OrangeSMAP |  play_arrow | This song has become something of a standard for choirs as well. The singing... |
| 73 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | With a bright, upbeat tone and KENTA’s powerful vocals… |
| 74 | tear(s)Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | When you’re sad, cry your heart out—until your tears run dry… |
| 75 | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | It's a song whose chorus lyrics pierce straight into your heart. |
| 76 | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki |  play_arrow | We’ve restarted our activities as a duo now, but this song… |
| 77 | Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | It’s a song about saying goodbye to someone I loved very much... |
| 78 | alreadyAbe Mao |  play_arrow | An end comes to the two who were dating,… |
| 79 | The Power of Encounters IIIAAA |  play_arrow | A depiction of romantic relationships between men and women by AAA, Du... |
| 80 | MemoryBOØWY |  play_arrow | Even among the legendary Japanese rock band BOØWY, th... |
| 81 | Thank youJUJU |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song of the movie “Tsunagu.” For when you’ve had your heart broken… |
| 82 | Like magicSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | It's a perfect song for girls. When you experience heartbreak, it gently... |
| 83 | 100 What-Ifs for Youflumpool |  play_arrow | Helplessly at a complete loss right after being dumped… |
| 84 | Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu |  play_arrow | As the title suggests, after the rain you can see clear skies. Tears… |
| 85 | Until we meet againHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Gently reaching out to someone feeling down after a heartbreak... |
| 86 | Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji |  | Kenji Sawada’s “Katsu…” released in 1977 |
| 87 | A Song for XXHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | No one empathizes with me, I feel lonely, and then... |
| 88 | Go AwayWeezer |  play_arrow | There are times when you feel sad from heartbreak, and oth… |
| 89 | Miss youHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The chord progression is stylish, and listening to it is so... |
| 90 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | The million-selling track, Every L… |
| 91 | Listening to OliviaAnri |  play_arrow | Lingering feelings for the man I loved, and the times when I was happy... |
| 92 | LIFE: Beyond What’s Right in Front of YouKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | Even if things are hard right now and you’re standing still, it’s not over yet… |
| 93 | Farewell at 22kaze |  play_arrow | The acoustic group formed by Shozo Ise, formerly of Kaguyahime, … |
| 94 | Black Or WhiteMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | This song, which sings about discrimination based on skin color between Black and white people, ... |
| 95 | Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSia |  play_arrow | Sia’s iconic song that portrays the anguish of love |
| 96 | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | When hard times or unbearable suffering strike... |
| 97 | jumpVan Halen |  play_arrow | A fun track that lifts a downcast heart with synths and call-and-response chants. |
| 98 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | Back when EXILE had seven members, especially in terms of romance... |
| 99 | Love yourselfJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | This by the world-famous Justin Bieber… |
| 100 | It’s A Beautiful DayMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | “This is a beautiful day,” and… how wonderful… |