Yami songs recommended for college students: melancholic tracks to listen to when you're feeling down

RebornSyrup16g

Syrup16g Reborn

This is a song by Syrup16g, a band that defined an era of “dark” songs.

While the music alone gives off the vibe of a refreshing pop tune, the lyrics are truly heavy.

The contrast between the song’s breeziness and the weight of the lyrics creates a strange sensation, making it a masterpiece among dark-themed songs.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Once moreTani Yuuki

Once Again – Tani Yuuki [MV]

A warm, encouraging song released by Tani Yuuki in September 2022 that reminds us of the importance of human connection.

The harmony between the vocals and the melody is superb, and his gentle voice tenderly accompanies those struggling with loneliness or anxiety.

The music video depicts a grand story woven by cells, making it visually captivating as well.

It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone dealing with illness or anxiety, or to those who want to encourage someone they care about.

Its warm melody and lyrics, like a quietly extended hand, will gently embrace a heart filled with worries.

non-lie heartTani Yuuki

Non-lie Heart – Tani Yuuki (Official Lyric Video)

This is a song by Tani Yuuki that portrays a breakup with a lover, self-loathing, and inner conflict.

Opening with a shocking phrase and filled with words that strike deeply at the listener’s heart, it realistically captures the end of a relationship and the complex emotions that follow—something anyone who has experienced heartbreak will likely relate to.

It’s a recommended track for those struggling with love or looking back on past relationships.

When you’re feeling mentally overwhelmed with nowhere for your heart to go, why not listen to this song and face your feelings?

Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

A gem of a ballad that sings of deep love and gratitude for someone precious.

Released in February 2020 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus,” it is also included on the album “Orion Blue.” Though clumsy and unable to put feelings into words perfectly, it conveys a heartfelt message that must be expressed, along with gratitude for the person who stays by your side unchanged even in difficult times.

The powerful yet clear vocals brim with warmth, as if gently nestling close to the listener’s heart.

It’s a song you’ll want to send to someone dear who feels lonely due to illness or anxiety, together with the message: “I’m always thinking of you.”

Samezame-ooYOAKE

YOAKE “Samezame Uu” Official Music Video

A poignant song by YOAKE that portrays deep despair and a sense of being at a loss.

Centered on the complexity of romantic feelings and inner turmoil, it delicately expresses the sense of lost love and the emotional upheaval that comes with it.

Released in October 2021, the track features striking lyrics that seem to symbolize the sorrow of unfulfilled desires and dreams.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or the loss of love and feel as though they’re about to break.

Instead of carrying it all alone, why not listen to this song and realize, “I’m not the only one”? It might just make things feel a little lighter.

Crushed by an empty skyamazarashi

amazarashi 'Crushed by the Empty Sky'

You know that feeling like there’s a gaping hole in your heart… it happens, right? This song speaks for those emotions.

It’s a piece by the rock band amazarashi, led by Hiromu Akita, included on their first album, “Sennen Koufukuron” (A Thousand Years’ Theory of Happiness), released in 2011.

It makes you think, is it even fair for a song to hit this hard? Every single word in the lyrics carries a strong will.

That literary quality is precisely amazarashi’s appeal.

When your heart aches, this song will surely stay by your side.

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Araki Jakkan

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Nothing I do goes well.meiyo

[meiyo] Nothing I Do Goes Right [MV]

When you’re overflowing with pent-up emotions, you can’t help but crave relatable “yami” songs, right? Meiyo’s 2021 release Nani Yattemo Umaku Ikanai (“Nothing I Do Ever Goes Right”) gained strong support from teens on TikTok and became a smash hit.

Its distinctive rhythm is addictive—once you hear it, you won’t forget it.

The lyrics, drawn from his life experience, weave in rhymes while delivering a message to society.

Give it a listen on those days that make you sigh.

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mutō

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