A spine-chilling scary song: masterful tracks that evoke fear and eerie recommended songs

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

For those curious folks who want to feel fear from scary songs or pore over creepy lyrics, we’ve researched eerie classics and popular frightening tracks you shouldn’t miss.

We’ll introduce a wide range—from songs beloved by music fans to selections chosen by our site’s music-specialist writers—blending them together.

We’ve carefully picked both Japanese and Western music, old and new.

Some tracks might not seem scary just by listening, but depending on how you interpret the lyrics, they can be chilling.

It could be fun to talk about the stories behind these songs when sharing summer ghost tales.

How about listening to scary songs and sending chills down your spine?

A spine-chilling scary song: classic tracks that evoke fear and eerie recommended songs (71–80)

There’s Something About MaryLadyMonsters.

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There's Something About MaryLadyMonsters.

This song is inspired by the urban legend “Mary-san” and told from the perspective of an abandoned doll.

It’s a track that showcases LadyMonsters.’ unique worldview, highlighted by v flower’s husky vocals.

The lyrics depict the doll’s obsession with and madness toward its owner, leaving a strong impression on listeners.

It’s recommended not only for fans of spooky themes, but also for those who enjoy story-driven music.

Listening in the stillness of night will draw you even deeper into its world.

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Zakuro (Pomegranate)

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If the title already gave you a bad feeling, you’re absolutely right.

Why is it that in the world of songs, people maddened by love tend to veer into cannibalism…? With lyrics that seem to reek of blood and an anxiety-inducing sound, this is the kind of track you should absolutely not listen to alone at night.

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Madness “Baba” MV

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Life as a human is full of ups and downs and difficult in its own way for everyone, but there’s a song that makes you think, “If someone like this were nearby, I’d be so scared and miserable I wouldn’t feel alive,” especially as you grow old, your time grows short, and you spend bittersweet days.

That song is Baba by the rock band Kyouki (Madness).

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A spine-chilling scary songs list: iconic tracks that evoke fear and eerie recommendations (81–90)

When prayers turn into wordsOnitsuka Chihiro

Chihiro Onitsuka – Inori ga Kotoba ni Kawaru Koro

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This is one of the theme songs from the Ju-On series, a landmark of Japanese horror that shocked the world.

The brutal, grotesque lyrics that make you afraid to look over your shoulder couldn’t be a better match for the film’s content.

Just listening to it feels like you might get cursed.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of scary songs—did you find one that sent chills down your spine? Not only are there straightforwardly scary tracks, but also songs that feel unsettling or mad depending on how you interpret the lyrics, as well as love-themed songs that can be frightening in their own way. I hope you enjoyed this diverse array of spooky music. Try playing some of these tracks or discussing your interpretations of the lyrics at various summer ghost-story events!