Yami songs recommended for women
I sometimes think I’m “mentally worn down.”
I believe many people today feel that way.
You can’t say what you want to say, you wear yourself out trying to fit in, and even though you’re smiling, you’re not having any fun at all.
If you keep living like that, your heart might end up breaking without you even noticing.
In this article, I’ll introduce some “yami” songs recommended for women who feel this way.
They lay bare emotions—feelings about love, thoughts toward society—that you normally can’t put into words.
If you feel you’re “struggling,” give them a listen.
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Yami songs recommended for women (1–10)
Black sheepKeyakizaka46
This song expresses, in straightforward terms, the hardship of living in the present and the pressure to conform.
Shockingly, every member of Keyakizaka46 appears in the music video.
It has a grandeur and darkness that only a large group can create.
The lyrics won’t appeal to everyone, but they’ll likely resonate with young people who are struggling in life or feeling lost.
It’s an unconventional idol song that subverts expectations in a good way.
Lonely HeartsKato Miria
When times are tough, I imagine many women listen to the song “Lonely Hearts.” In its music video, women hurt for various reasons appear, and it’s a song that deeply resonates with women who feel emptiness, loneliness, and an inescapable sense of isolation.
I want the person I love to love me back; I don’t want anyone to hurt me; I want my existence to be acknowledged.
It’s filled with such heartrending feelings, and just listening makes your chest tighten.
It’s a song I hope women going through hard times will listen to.
Stalker’s Song: 3rd Block, Your HouseAbe Mao
Although it has the outrageous title “Stalker’s Song,” when you actually listen, it’s a track with some cute, chuckle-worthy moments.
The lively tune pairs perfectly with Mao Abe’s adorable yet powerful vocals, and the contrast with the slightly deranged lyrics makes it a particularly intriguing song.
Recommended melancholic songs for women (11–20)
Sweet fruitSuga Shikao
The single released in 1999, “Amai Kajitsu” sung by Shikao Suga.
He sings with a detached tone, as if saying that love is really something ugly.
It feels like something that might cling to you.
And yet the track is funky and has a mysterious appeal.
Maybe the darkness of the lyrics is sublimated somewhere.
Some people say this song came out too early for its time.
The Little Match GirlSuiyōbi no Campanella
Amid many upbeat tracks, this subculture artist has caused controversies at live shows, including butchering a deer onstage and wardrobe malfunctions.
The music video for this song actually centers on domestic violence, and viewers have called it frightening—making it a track with a notably dark undertone.
I want to be the girl you remember when you die.samezame
If you think of intense lyrics and the quintessential ‘menhera’ vibe, this is exactly the kind of song Samezame is known for.
The title already packs a punch, and both the music and the lyrics are powerful.
Yet this straightforwardness resonates especially with young women, and the band is expected to gain even more popularity going forward.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Among Ai Otsuka’s songs, a recommended melancholic track is Planetarium, released in 2005.
Those from the flip-phone generation likely have a special attachment to this song.
When it came out, ringtone downloads were hugely popular, and many people set this song as their ringtone.
You’ll surely relate to the lyrics that express a bittersweet love.
Give it a listen when you feel like crying—her gentle voice will soothe your heart.
