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. Heartbreaking tracks (51–60)
aloneNakajima Mika
She made her debut as a singer in 2001.
In 2003, her 10th single, “Yuki no Hana,” became a huge hit.
This is her 15th single, released in 2005.
It’s positioned as a follow-up heartbreak song to “Yuki no Hana,” so if you’re hurting from a breakup, you might want to listen to them as a set.
Also check out the music video featuring Mika Nakashima—who’s active as an actress as well—curled up with her knees hugged to her chest.
LOVE Zukkyunsōtaisei riron
A music project formed in 2006, centered around vocalist Etsuko Yakushimaru.
Billing themselves as a “pop maestro of the post-YouTube era,” they’re a must-watch from both art-history and subculture-history perspectives, and an essential group for any music aficionado.
This is the lead single from their first album, Shifon Shugi (Chiffonism), released in 2008.
Its distinctive worldview is part of its allure.
In conclusion
J-pop in the 2000s was a time when the boundary between major and indie gradually faded.
Anime tie-ins and media mixes expanded the possibilities of music.
Above all, the heartfelt lyrics and memorable melodies continue to support many people even today.
When you want to heal a troubled heart, listen to the music from this era—you’ll surely find many songs you can still relate to.