[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 or heartrending tracks that resonate with painful feelings (81–90)
ETERNAL BLUEMinami
A song I’d like people carrying unbearable feelings to listen to is “ETERNAL BLUE.” It was created in 2022 by the singer-songwriter Minami.
The sound has an ambient atmosphere, and the acoustic guitar woven into it leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics, which convey passionate emotions with a touch of irony toward society, are irresistibly relatable.
Her singing is achingly beautiful and soothing.
It’s a grand ballad that stays close to the anxiety and loneliness everyone carries.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling down.
Hated by life.Kanzaki Iori
When confronted with the abyss of suffering, any words can be a source of encouragement.
Kanzaki Iori’s “Hated by Life Itself” is a song that stands by you at precisely such moments.
Its weighty piano melodies and poignant strings are gentle on the ears yet resound powerfully in the heart.
The lyrics are also striking—like a single beam of light piercing the dark night, they stir the listener’s emotions and give the courage to rise again.
With a wide range of cover versions available on YouTube, this is a track I’d recommend to anyone seeking hope to keep on living.
There isn’t, right?meiyo
Singer-songwriter meiyo is a new-generation artist who made his major debut after posting videos on TikTok.
Among his songs, “Nee yo na” has gone viral.
It’s a track that quietly sings about anger toward society.
The way it delivers a diss without using harsh words is likely one reason it resonates with so many people.
By the way, it’s a self-cover.
You might discover something new if you compare it with the original.
YayoiNaoko Ken
Lyrics by Yoko Aki, music by Ryudo Uzaki.
The song sings of atonement toward a child who, due to circumstances, could not be born, as well as feelings of apology toward the family formed afterward, self-admonition, and sorrow.
It’s a song so shocking that you may be taken aback when you hear the lyrics.
I will fly.Yamazaki Hako
A track from her first album, “Tobi-ma-su,” released in 1975.
While the melody’s darkness and sadness are striking, the lyrics boldly proclaim her determination to move forward in life as a singer.
Pay attention to the memorable lines.
VALON-1Salyu
Your eyes are really drawn to the distinctive MV in the first half.
Footage from bygone eras has a way of capturing the heart, doesn’t it? Salyu’s uniquely natural, immersive vocals and the melody fit so well, and that slightly wistful atmosphere is irresistible.
[Dark Songs] A curated selection of deeply dark and melancholy tracks that resonate with painful feelings (91–100)
All My Homies [Prod. BACHLOGIC / Dir. Himatsu]ZORN
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A song steeped in darkness that opens with an emotional guitar intro.
It sings about the hardship of living in modern society.
As you try to make it in a big city, the people around you keep changing with time.
The message is, “We’re all living without any real answers, and each of our battles never ends.” It’s dark and heavy, but if you’re over 30 and going through a rough time, listening to it can give you a bit of encouragement.