[Dark Songs] A carefully curated selection of deeply dark tracks and heartbreaking songs that accompany you in tough times
There are times when something tough or sad happens and you just feel down, right?
In those moments, listening to overly positive songs like “Keep your head up!” or “You can do it!” can actually make things harder for some people, surprisingly.
So in this article, instead of upbeat tracks, we’ll introduce songs with a darker mood that gently sit with your more negative feelings.
By intentionally listening to songs with heavy or heartbreaking lyrics, you might find your feelings become just a little easier to bear.
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[Dark Songs] A curated selection of deeply dark and bittersweet tracks that resonate with painful feelings (61–70)
I’ll destroy every part of the me you want.Abe Mao
The aggressively biting lyrics leave a strong impression.
The reckless vocals and the sharp tone of the strummed acoustic guitar drive the entire track forward with overwhelming force.
The textures of the other sounds are also extremely rough, embodying the world depicted in the lyrics.
I wanted to dance to your heartbeat.Pikon
A slow ballad with a striking piano melody, this captivating track weaves a beautiful world through its heartrending tune and lyrics that resonate deeply.
Released in January 2018, it is the 17th song by Vocaloid producer Picon and has garnered over 3 million views on YouTube.
The melancholic piece, which sings of loneliness and a sense of loss, carries a lingering afterglow that makes you want to listen in the quiet of the night.
When you’re weighed down by pain or want to immerse yourself in the bittersweet feeling of thinking about someone, it will gently stay by your heart.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Yonaga Uta is a song filled with unbearably bittersweet feelings for someone you can no longer meet.
Although it was released in 2019, it drew attention and became a hit in 2020.
It can be considered one of the signature songs of Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai, and it’s a recommended number for those heartbroken or down after a breakup.
Everything about this song—the melody, the lyrics—is achingly sad, and many people find themselves in tears even if they haven’t gone through a breakup.
If you’re experiencing a painful love, you’ll relate to it even more and won’t be able to hold back your tears.
Atonementsadamasashi
Released in 1982.
It’s a rather heavy and dark song.
Based on a true story, it focuses on a traffic accident’s perpetrator and victim.
Because of its content, it was cited in an actual court case and drew attention, and it has been used in driver’s license renewal videos and traffic safety campaigns.
MISS WORLDART-SCHOOL
ART-SCHOOL’s debut single.
Vocalist Riki Kinoshita’s fragile, boyish voice is distinctive, and this song stands out as a masterpiece with its sorrowful lyrics and destructive melody.
The opening line, “If I lose you, I’ll die,” grabs your heart.
Child of the devilHiguchi Ai
Akuma no Ko, which was chosen as the ending theme for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2, was released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi, who draws attention with songs told from a unique perspective.
It’s a powerful, message-driven track that questions what justice really is.
The dramatic, evolving band sound is striking—from the dark piano tones to strings brimming with a sense of release, it gradually seeps into the heart.
It’s a healing song, carried by her clear, translucent voice.
Middle Finger ft. Son GONGCHOUJI
This is a song about anger and outrage toward the nation.
It fiercely rails against a modern society where “the ones who built the system win.” It carries a strong message: “Nothing will change unless the people’s voices reach the government.” In a country where money and prestige are valued above all, true heroes don’t shine.
This song delivers a wake-up call to the disappointing system of this country.