[For High School Students] Melancholy Songs That Stay Close to Your Feelings [Tough Times]

School isn’t all fun and games, is it?

It’s sad, but some people might even say, “Most of it isn’t fun at all!”

Still, no matter how tough it gets, those memories and feelings will become the strength that supports you.

In this piece, we’ll introduce some “dark” songs that will stay close to your tired heart.

There are plenty to choose from, so if you go through the songs listed, you’re sure to find something you can relate to.

Let’s borrow the power of music and get through the present together.

Playlist

[For High School Students] Melancholy Songs That Stay Close to Your Feelings [Tough Times]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Non-breath ObligePinokio P		Introducing the appeal of Non-Breath Oblige
2	Nothing I do goes well.meiyo		meiyo’s major-label debut song is trending on TikTok
3	Howl at the MoonYorushika		Yorushika's 'Howl at the Moon,' a song that keeps company with the loneliness of the night
4	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER		A rock song by SUPER BEAVER that affirms change
5	Even if it’s one of a kindkujira		Whale songs ease the anxieties of the heart
6	I can’t stand that cute girl.narumiya		An unrequited love song depicting Narumiya’s feelings of love
7	I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika		Introducing songs that make your heart gentle in tough times
8	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		Cinderella Boy, the pain of heartbreak
9	Dried flowersYuuri		Dry Flower is a song that vividly portrays the emotions of heartbreak.
10	studio (apartment)Novelbright		A piece that soothes an aching heart with the beauty of the piano
11	carnationShiina Ringo		Sheena Ringo’s gentle morning drama theme song
12	powder snowRemioromen		Remioromen’s smash hit song “Konayuki”
13	For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka		Popular album tracks by Yutaka Ozaki
14	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		A love song Hikaru Utada dedicated to her mother
15	Spring GoesAimer		Aimer made her major debut in 2011
16	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka debuts with Shine
17	Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki		Songs included on Miyuki Nakajima’s 10th album
18	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco’s signature song, with a reggae-tinged, wistful melody
19	Tree of WadatsumiHajime Chitose		A bittersweet love song about loving someone so much you become a flower
20	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		A powerful cheer song for Keyakizaka46's debut single
21	a May flyRADWIMPS		A single with intense lyrics by RADWIMPS
22	Hey HoSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that supports zero animal euthanasia
23	HereditySaitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s melancholy-tinged 46th single
24	AliensKirinji		Representative song(s) of Kirinji, soothing with sweet vocals
25	to liveMizuno Atsu		A Vocaloid song that gently supports a delicate heart
26	NonfictionHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's requiem-themed drama theme song
27	InfluencerNogizaka 46		The pain of being strung along by someone you like
28	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		The enjoyment of the weekend is the energy that helps me get through tough days.
29	RebornSyrup16g		A classic song by syrup16g was covered.
30	Where from tomorrowMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s 22nd single
31	I want to become a kaiju.Sakuzyo		A musical work expressing the repressed emotions of a junior high school student
32	MarshmallowDECO*27		DECO*27's song portrays complex human relationships.
33	The kid who always gets comparedTsuyu		An anthem to encourage those hurt by comparisons with others
34	There are no gods.Rosu		A dark song depicting revenge and karma, expressing deep emotions
35	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		ReoNa’s song “Nai Nai” gently embraces the heart
36	Ref:rainAimer		Aimer’s moving voice and heartrending feelings
37	worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulIvy to Fraudulent Game		A fantastical song depicting self-denial and loneliness
38	Omelet riceReoNa		ReoNa’s new song sings of loneliness and hope.
39	Re:setSEKAI NO OWARI		An aggressive SEKAI NO OWARI song that depicts escapism
40	I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number		A love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love
41	I want to forget.wacci		A bittersweet love song that sings of the pain of farewell
42	I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo		The Conflict Between a Lover's Betrayal and Unfading Feelings
43	If I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuya		A song that stays close to the heart and inspires hope
44	in my placeHiguchi Ai		A song about hugging yourself and finding the courage to move forward
45	seamUeno Daiki		A song's tale of facing the anxieties of memory
46	AnswerIkuta Rira		Cheering songs that give you the strength to look forward: the music of Rira Ikuta
47	A love on the verge of witheringSuzuki Suzuki		A song that portrays the sense of distance between lovers who are growing apart.
48	What do you want to become?Rozarīna		A healing song for university students anxious about the future
49	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		The metronome’s misalignment reflects the relationship.
50	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		Aimyon, a song that questions life and the meaning of living
51	If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s songs that face life
52	Birthday Complexsensei tasukete		Singing about the feelings of a girl on the eve of her birthday
53	Wolverine Nenzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, which expresses loneliness and self-denial
54	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki's cheering song: Move forward as yourself
55	Always With MeKimura Yumi		The theme song of Spirited Away
56	It’s not that I want to die.Asanomachi		KAFU’s fleeting, heartrending singing voice resonates in the heart.
57	To My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunki (BOL4)		BOL4’s soothing song delicately depicts the feelings of adolescence
58	bad cryNEE		NEE’s heartbreak song “Bad Cry”
59	Everyday Revolutionneguse.		Neguse’s moving ballad “Everyday Revolution”