[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 carefully selected list of deeply dark or heartrending tracks that empathize with painful feelings (71–80)
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.
oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)kuriipuhaipe
The aggressive guitar riff is so cool! It’s a song by the rock band CreepHyp.
It was released in 2016 as their 10th single.
It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “And Then There Were None.” The lyrics revolve around infidelity, and the drama-style music video created to match them is a must-see.
It’s addictive rock ’n’ roll.
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.
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.
ArabesqueLily Chou-Chou
A famous song by the singer-songwriter Lily Chou-Chou, who appears in the film All About Lily Chou-Chou.
It’s a memorable track with a melancholic melody that feels steeped in pain.
Salyu’s squeezed-out, heartfelt vocals are wonderful.
At daybreakkinoko teikoku
A song I’d recommend for expressing hatred is “When Dawn Breaks.” You’ve probably had painful or sad experiences that left you resenting someone, haven’t you? The song captures those murky, pent-up feelings with nowhere to go, as well as the emptiness of retaliation.
It’s a much heavier theme than the title suggests.
Coupled with vocalist Chiahi Sato’s deep tones, it’s incredibly compelling to listen to.
By the way, some of the lyrics are sometimes rearranged in live performances.
If you’re curious, look it up.
TelepathYorushika
The song that many people are relating to is Telepath.
This piece was written by Yorushika as the opening theme for the anime Kaina of the Great Snow Sea.
Its content portrays the characters’ inner darkness and their struggles.
In particular, those who are troubled by human relationships may find it deeply resonant.
By the way, the title Telepath refers to a person who can use telepathy.
Keep that in mind as you listen.