[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.
Playlist
| [Dark Songs] A carefully curated selection of deeply dark tracks and heartbreaking songs that accompany you in tough times | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Unfading TemperatureKotoha | play_arrow | A poignant song of hope that resonates in Kotoha’s heart |
| 2east | If I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuya | play_arrow | A moving song that questions the meaning of life |
| 3east | junkYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Regret for what was dearly lost and moving forward |
| 4east | Love is litrokudenashi | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that sings of loneliness and anxiety |
| 5east | The kid who always gets comparedTsuyu | play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of comparing oneself to others and the importance of self-acceptance |
| 6east | Hell Love Lettertuki. | play_arrow | A heartfelt track by a 15-year-old artist portraying hellish love |
| 7east | the depths of the heartrokudenashi | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that soothes loneliness, a song that inspires hope |
| 8east | Aufhebung (Hegelian term often rendered as ‘sublation’)Mrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the growth and hopes of young people |
| 9east | There was no meaning to being born.mafumafu | play_arrow | A heart’s song beyond loneliness, a melody of hope |
| 10east | It’s fine for now.MIMI | play_arrow | A soothing song that gently accompanies the heart with a tender melody |
| 11east | If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | A moving song that depicts the suffering and hope of life |
| 12east | viviYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s poignant masterpiece filled with emotion, “vivi” |
| 13east | Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta | play_arrow | Questioning a broken world, searching for a light of hope |
| 14east | a May flyRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A shocking song by RADWIMPS with provocative lyrics |
| 15east | I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s emotionally resonant songs |
| 16east | The holeKing Gnu | play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad that portrays loneliness and loss |
| 17east | confessionHirai Ken | play_arrow | A heart-touching song by Ken Hirai that portrays sorrow |
| 18east | UninstallIshikawa Chiaki | play_arrow | The theme of the anime “Bokurano,” which depicts despair |
| 19east | Goodbye, my hero.Kasamura Tōta | play_arrow | Singing of severing ties with emotional scars and the resolve to take a new step |
| 20east | PAPARAZZI — *This story is a work of fiction.*RADWIMPS | play_arrow | A song depicting anger and madness toward the paparazzi |
| 21east | moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro | play_arrow | Chihiro Onitsuka’s signature song “Gekkou” evokes a sense of loneliness. |
| 22east | On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer | play_arrow | A quiet song whose heartrending vocals resonate in the heart |
| 23east | Words I will never forgetAjimine Kiwako | play_arrow | A masterpiece of enchanting music that soothes the soul |
| 24east | Our FailureMorita Doji | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the loneliness and poignancy of youth, moving and inspirational. |
| 25east | vortexPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays human emotions |
| 26east | It’s not that I want to die.Asanomachi | play_arrow | KAFU’s fleeting, heartrending singing voice resonates in the heart. |
| 27east | It’s true.Natsunose | play_arrow | A song that gently accompanies the heart with healing melodies |
| 28east | Colorless Self-Harmnekobōro | play_arrow | A soulful song that explores the meaning of life, evoking a sense of hope. |
| 29east | seems like (just) my imaginationChōchō P | play_arrow | A heart’s cry and a sense of despair conveyed through music |
| 30east | to liveMizuno Atsu | play_arrow | Delicately expressing life's tribulations through the piano |
| 31east | Sleeping Townkujira | play_arrow | A heartwarming song with a melancholic worldview |
| 32east | HitchcockYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika's 'Hitchcock' resonates with the heart. |
| 33east | On that night that couldn’t become the futureamazarashi | play_arrow | Listening to bleak lyrics seeking salvation |
| 34east | Ruru-chan’s suicide livestreamShinsei Kamattechan | play_arrow | Dark music of an internet pop-rock band |
| 35east | He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon | play_arrow | A moving song that depicts the weight of life |
| 36east | youyuzuki | play_arrow | Higurashi theme song: beautiful vocals and lyrics of despair |
| 37east | MayB’z | play_arrow | B’z’s poignant memory song “May” |
| 38east | CountdownCocco | play_arrow | A dark, destructive song of death resonates in my heart. |
| 39east | despairMUCC | play_arrow | A MUCC track with heavy low-end that depicts despair and loneliness |
| 40east | Only a single voicerokudenashi | play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that delicately portrays the struggles of living |
| 41east | dark and blackzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. | play_arrow | A movie theme song that is striking and resonates with the heart |
| 42east | Boukyaku featuring KOHHUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Music of sorrow filled with despair, a life without light |
| 43east | night after nightKurahashi Yoeko | play_arrow | Yohna Yohna Yohna, the moving masterpiece by Yoeko Kurahashi |
| 44east | reassessmentMARETU | play_arrow | Agony and lament repeated within the cycle of reincarnation |
| 45east | Grim ReaperOmori Seiko | play_arrow | A song that feels like despair, lyrics without salvation |
| 46east | No, noReoNa | play_arrow | ReoNa’s despair theme song “Nai Nai” |
| 47east | KagomeYuuri | play_arrow | In Yuuri’s song, the agony of living and the hope of salvation |
| 48east | I’ll wait.amin | play_arrow | Aming’s smash hit, a song that sings of a bittersweet love. |
| 49east | Beautiful nameThe Back Horn | play_arrow | A quiet masterpiece where kindness and emotion resonate |
| 50east | The moon for youCocco | play_arrow | Cocco’s songs that portray the darkness of the heart, weaving loneliness and hope |
| 51east | Tenshō Shō Tenshōkikuo | play_arrow | Kikuo’s distinctive musical world |
| 52east | aloneNakajima Mika | play_arrow | A beautiful song in which Mika Nakashima sings about poignant loneliness |
| 53east | The Slope of KarmaPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | A song of suffering in which heavy karma rules the heart |
| 54east | Room 304, The Cherry Blossoms of White DeathDIR EN GREY | play_arrow | Express a dark world with a death growl |
| 55east | Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon | play_arrow | Songs of mad love, a world laid bare with possessiveness |
| 56east | When the con man starts to laughNashimoto P | play_arrow | Nashimoto-P’s Vocaloid rock — a decadent, piercing track. |
| 57east | Participation prizesoredemo sekai ga tsuzuku nara | play_arrow | The dangerous allure hidden within a punk band’s kindness |
| 58east | atonementKasamura Tōta | play_arrow | A song about small worries that others can't understand |
| 59east | Hill of DespairPlastic Tree | play_arrow | A tragic yet beautiful song where hope and despair intersect |
| 60east | The happiest way to die in the worldkoka | play_arrow | A song that portrays the anguished cries of a suffering heart |
| 61east | Darkening RoomMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | A soul-stirring masterpiece by YOSHIKI and Yumi |
| 62east | QCQCKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta | play_arrow | A moving song that sings of a sad reality |
| 63east | TelepathYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika’s “Telepath” resonates with listeners |
| 64east | I’ll destroy every part of the me you want.Abe Mao | play_arrow | Aggressive lyrics and a raw, raucous sound |
| 65east | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that captures the heartbreak of lost love and resonates with the soul |
| 66east | I wanted to dance to your heartbeat.Pikon | play_arrow | A song whose piano melody resonates with the heart |
| 67east | Atonementsadamasashi | play_arrow | A heavy song depicting the tragedy of a traffic accident. |
| 68east | MISS WORLDART-SCHOOL | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece by ART-SCHOOL that stirs the heart |
| 69east | Child of the devilHiguchi Ai | play_arrow | Attack on Titan ED, a song that resonates with a heart that questions justice |
| 70east | Middle Finger ft. Son GONGCHOUJI | play_arrow | A rebellious song that challenges the system |
| 71east | Bacterial contaminationKanimiso P | play_arrow | A dark song that portrays the shadows of bullying |
| 72east | ArabesqueLily Chou-Chou | play_arrow | The heartrending masterpiece by Lily Chou-Chou |
| 73east | At daybreakkinoko teikoku | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of hatred and sorrow |
| 74east | reincarnationboku no ririkku no bouyomi | play_arrow | A masterpiece that resonates with the heart, condensing raw emotion: 'Reincarnation' |
| 75east | RevengeMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A song that expresses the sorrow and anger of betrayal |
| 76east | Someone, the sea.Aimer | play_arrow | The Emotions of a Boy Conveyed Through an Anime Theme Song |
| 77east | When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | A heartfelt poem singing of love’s pain and the difficulty of choices |
| 78east | I don’t mind being unhappy for the rest of my life.mafumafu | play_arrow | A moving song that sings of deep despair and self-denial |
| 79east | chernobylTHE NOVEMBERS | play_arrow | The NOVEMBERS’ heartrending vocals and lyrics |
| 80east | street tree(s)Ozaki Yutaka | play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki, a song of hope with a dark tone |
| 81east | HappinessSyrup16g | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose wistful lyrics and melody resonate with the heart |
| 82east | oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)kuriipuhaipe | play_arrow | The emotional masterpiece MV by CreepHyp is striking. |
| 83east | ETERNAL BLUEMinami | play_arrow | Minami’s “ETERNAL BLUE” is a cry from the heart. |
| 84east | nonsenseHitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | A quiet song by Hitsujibungaku that sings of apathy |
| 85east | Live.Suiyōbi no Campanella & yahyel | play_arrow | A striking song that portrays the anguish of life and death |
| 86east | My own crossF.Chiriāno | play_arrow | Chiliano’s “My Only Cross” |
| 87east | HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A heart-stirring movie theme song, the depths of emotion |
| 88east | Hated by life.Kanzaki Iori | play_arrow | Songs that resonate with the heart, music that gives hope to live |
| 89east | YayoiNaoko Ken | play_arrow | A song of sorrow and repentance for the child I could not bear |
| 90east | I will fly.Yamazaki Hako | play_arrow | The melody is dark, but the lyrics are positive. |
| 91east | Azure Daysplenty | play_arrow | An inspiring musical work that portrays effort and setbacks |
| 92east | VALON-1Salyu | play_arrow | A track whose music video visuals and vocals leave a strong impression |
| 93east | Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa | play_arrow | An anthem cheering you on just for being alive |
| 94east | There isn’t, right?meiyo | play_arrow | Meiyo, popular on TikTok, debuts with 'Nee yo na' |
| 95east | loadTHE toraburyū | play_arrow | George Takahashi’s hit song and film adaptation |
| 96east | If I Had Two LivesInoue Yosui | play_arrow | Songs of Aging and Memories by Yosui Inoue |
| 97east | Showa Karésusukisakura to ichirō | play_arrow | A hit from the Showa era—birth of a melancholy masterpiece |
| 98east | All My Homies [Prod. BACHLOGIC / Dir. Himatsu]ZORN | play_arrow | A song that portrays the loneliness and anguish of living in modern society |
| 99east | AkariMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A warm, healing song that lights a fire in the heart |
| 100east | Tears of Sakura feat. Saekidelics & MadkosmosShin Holmes | play_arrow | A song that sings of unanswered questions in life and of indignation |
| 101east | mentally unstable personMioyamazaki | play_arrow | A candid portrayal of the inner world of a mentally fragile girl |
| 102east | Buy with revolving payments.Tajyusaim boyz (LB-RUG,Young SEX,M.A.G,PizzaLove) | play_arrow | A song warning about the dangers of revolving payments (installment credit) |
| 103east | If I Could Paint LifeYOASOBI | play_arrow | A moving song by YOASOBI that sings about the importance of life |
| 104east | Lazy BoyCreepy Nuts | play_arrow | The Struggles and Challenges of a Hip-Hop Duo |
| 105east | chameleonKing Gnu | play_arrow | King Gnu, a theme song depicting anxiety of the heart |
| 106east | Where We From feat. T-PablowAnarchy | play_arrow | An eerie dark rap of madness and poverty |
| 107east | Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that keeps you company on lonely nights |
| 108east | Love Me Up (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awich | play_arrow | A catchy, seductive song with a dark rap vibe |
| 109east | ART( OBKR / Yaffle Remix ) feat. Gottz,Tohji,Shurkn PapOKAMOTO’S | play_arrow | A heavy rap that portrays the dark side of modern society |
| 110east | Alkalemiamol-74 | play_arrow | A song that portrays regret and sorrow that come too late |
| 111east | A night that makes me want to dieRen | play_arrow | A heartfelt R&B song that portrays sorrow |
| 112east | MirageBikkeburanka | play_arrow | Vickeblanka’s poignant theme song “Mirage” |
| 113east | Samezame-ooYOAKE | play_arrow | A poignant song of deep despair and heartbreak |

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