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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Recommended melancholic songs for women (11–20)
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.
Fruit of SandNakatani Miki
Right from the start, starkly troubled lyrics come straight at you.
The music video has a finish that exudes mature allure.
You could call it a bit old-school, but it’s incredibly captivating.
The song doesn’t modulate for a while, letting you sink into its world.
In the final section, tenderness is packed with a poignant ache, offering both comfort and melancholy.
It ends with an air of ambiguity that even feels a little eerie.
Loss and LiesKurahashi Yoeko
When you listen to it casually, it hardly sounds like a depressing song.
But once you look at the lyrics… it all makes sense.
Wanting to be loved by the one you love is something everyone feels in romance.
However, the woman in this song doesn’t care how little he pays attention to her; even if he insults her, she just wants to be by his side.
She’s satisfied even with words of love that lack truth—that’s how deep her feelings are.
It’s a love song for women so in love they can’t stop themselves, no matter what.
Menhera-chanKyūso Nekokami
Even though they were the one who confessed to you, you always get told you’re “too much” and end up getting dumped.
For you, here’s a song I want you to hear: “Menhera-chan” by Kyuso Nekokami, released in 2017.
It’s natural to constantly wonder where your crush is and what they’re doing, right? This song captures the honest feelings of a guy who’s dating a girl like that.
That said, the guy who makes her feel anxious has his share of blame too, doesn’t he…?
Absolute relationshipakai kouen
“Absolute Relationship,” written as the theme song for the 2014 drama Lost Days.
The track is only about 100 seconds long, but it’s striking and really sticks in your head.
The lyrics vividly portray probing intentions and desire, perfectly linking with the drama’s world.
It takes real courage to trust someone and place yourself in their hands, doesn’t it? I especially recommend this song to anyone worn out by human relationships.
While it’s a ‘dark’ song, its speed and groove keep it from feeling too heavy, making it very easy to listen to!
Ti AmoEXILE
EXILE’s “Ti Amo,” released in 2008.
The title means “I love you” in Italian, and it’s a love song from a woman’s perspective.
With a calm atmosphere, the melody evokes an image of a mature romance.
The lyrics portray the bittersweet, complex feelings of a woman in love—so intense they make your chest tighten.
Love can take forms so complicated that words can’t easily capture them, right? If you’re feeling down, give this song a listen—you’ll likely find something to relate to.
Yami songs recommended for women (21–30)
Rejected-Love Girl“Sanketsu Shoujo” Sayuri
This song became a hot topic because Yojiro Noda, the vocalist of RADWIMPS, provided the composition and produced it.
The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a girl who’s being dumped, which is rare, and it has many parts that women in particular can relate to.
It’s recommended for women who are feeling emotionally distressed.