A melancholic “yami” song that was a hit in the 2000s. A bittersweet track.
Everyone must have experienced it at least once.
In those moments when you feel like your heart is about to break, a lyric or melody suddenly reaches your ears and, in a mysterious way, resonates with you and lifts you up.
The 2000s in particular were a tumultuous era when the way we enjoyed music changed dramatically.
Amid the shift from CDs to online distribution, countless “yami songs” (songs that grapple with darkness or emotional pain) were born, and they still support many people’s hearts today.
Lyrics you can’t help but relate to, melodies that pierce the chest.
Let yourself sink into that bittersweet feeling, along with the nostalgic memories of those days.
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Yami songs that were hits in the 2000s. Heart-wrenching tracks (41–50)
freeAbe Mao
It’s included as the first track on her major-label debut album “Furii,” released in 2009.
It became the CF song for Glico Pocky on SSTV.
It’s a cool, rock-tinged track that conveys the raw teenage spirit and a thirst for freedom of an 18-year-old at the time.
Pay attention to the Avril Lavigne-influenced sound that took the 2000s by storm, as well as her style of singing while strumming the guitar.
cobalt blueThe Back Horn
Formed in 1998.
Made their indie debut in 1999 and major-label debut in 2001.
Since then, they’ve remained an active and popular rock band.
This is their ninth major-label single, released in 2004.
The cool guitar riff is striking, and it’s a beloved song that evokes youth.
Dedicated to troubled young people.
Rain again todayKurahashi Yoeko
They weren’t the type to appear frequently in mass media, but if you’re going to talk about the “dark” songs of Japanese pop in the 2000s, they’re indispensable.
They debuted in 2000 and retired from singing in 2008.
With a distinctive sound described as “jazz kayō” (jazz-inflected Japanese popular song), they gained popularity and remained a beloved singer-songwriter within 2000s internet culture, including on Nico Nico Douga.
MissingELLEGARDEN
Formed in 1998.
Made their indie debut in 2001, and achieved their U.S.
debut in 2006, proving their talent.
They went on hiatus in 2008 to much regret.
This is their fourth single, released in 2004.
The lyrics are in English, and the nostalgic themes about youth may resonate with a heart worn down by loneliness.
By the way, vocalist Takeshi Hosomi is still active with the HIATUS and MONOEYES.
It’s also recommended to check those out if you haven’t in a while.
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They made their indie debut in 2000 and major-label debut in 2006.
A three-piece band that disbanded in 2012.
When you think of female-vocal rock that defined the 2000s, many people probably think of this band.
Yuu (Yumi Nakashima), who handled vocals and guitar, is still active as the frontwoman of Chirinuruwowaka.
Akko, who handled vocals, bass, and lyrics, released two solo albums under the name Akiko Hamada and is now active under the name Noma Akiko.