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 (11–20)
budKobukuro
An emotionally moving song that gently sings of the sorrow of losing a mother and the hope for the future.
Its simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar and a wistful yet warm melody resonates with many listeners.
Released by Kobukuro in March 2007, it was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad.” Furthermore, in March 2008 it was selected as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 80th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, gaining nationwide recognition.
Embracing the feelings we have for family and loved ones, this piece is perfect for moments when your heart feels close to breaking or when you want to strongly remember someone.
YC&K
I think many of you have heard it on cable and elsewhere.
This song is C&K’s 15th single.
The super high-tone voice and silky voice gently soothe a broken heart.
It brings back memories of those happy, ordinary days.
I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket
This song is included on the album “Pokeism 2: Your Song,” released in 2011.
The lyrics are a breakup song sung from a male perspective, and it’s a track people want to listen to after a heartbreak—widely supported not only by men but also by female fans.
NAOHY
A four-member hybrid band, HY, who are energetically active in music while simultaneously producing a natural brand, created this track.
Included on their indie fourth album, “Confidence,” the song was written by vocalist/keyboardist Izumi Nakasone based on a friend’s real-life experience.
The feeling of not being able to give up on someone even when you know they won’t return your feelings is painful, but rather than denying that emotion, the song feels like a cheer urging you to still walk a new path.
It’s a heartrending love song that helps you take the next step while carrying the weight of an unrequited love.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
This is the theme song of the film “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World.” Many people probably have someone they can’t forget, even if they wish they could.
The lyrics about how your heart and body remember the one you love are very romantic.
It’s a song I’d like those with someone unforgettable to listen to.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
Formed in 2000.
Made their indie debut in 2002 and their major-label debut in 2004.
In 2009, vocalist Masahiko Shimura passed away suddenly, sending shockwaves through their fans.
In the 2000s, some might say they devoted their youth to this band.
This is their 10th single, released in 2007—a classic packed with the frustrations of adolescence.
After lineup changes, the band is still active today.
Dedicated to troubled youth.
Yami songs that were hits in the 2000s. Bittersweet tracks (21–30)
deep forestDo As Infinity
They debuted in 1999, disbanded temporarily in 2005, and reunited in 2009.
Since then, they’ve been active, including successfully completing their first Latin America tour in July 2017.
This is their 10th single, released in 2001.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Inuyasha.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad that makes you reflect on life.