[Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I want to disappear... A song to support you who feel that way
Bumping into walls, getting hurt in relationships, suddenly losing someone close…
When we’re alive, there are countless moments when it feels like our hearts might break.
You may often feel like you just want to disappear.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs we want you to listen to when things are so painful that you find yourself thinking about death.
If you can find a song that stays close to your suffering, you might be able to live just a little more positively than you do now.
The world is not made up only of pain and hardship.
There are many times when our efforts don’t pay off, but let’s face forward and keep going with the help of music.
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[Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I Want to Disappear... Songs to Support You (71–80)
Under the same skyTakahashi Yuu
A song by Yu Takahashi that was chosen as the theme for NHK’s “Shigoto Hakken-den.” The promotional video features footage from an interview with an ordinary 64-year-old man and drew considerable attention.
It was produced by Hitoshi Ohashi.
Regarding this song, Takahashi himself has said, “I think it’s a song for the community of people who aren’t the ones who can do everything.” Isn’t it a masterpiece that skillfully gives voice to painful feelings?
StoryAI
A song that has captivated many people since its release in 2005.
It carries a positive message: “When you’re having a hard time or feel hurt and can’t move forward, I’ll always be by your side to support you—let’s overcome it together, and go on living as we create a story that’s ours alone.” When you’re anxious or going through something tough, you often struggle between wanting to be alone and wanting to pour your feelings out to someone, right? This is a song that stays close to that heart and gives you strength.
Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo
This is a heartwarming song that delicately portrays how the smile of someone precious comes to mind in moments when your heart feels like it might break amid an unremarkably passing everyday life.
Aina the End wrote and composed the song, with production by Shingo Sekiguchi of Ovall.
Her quietly companionable husky voice blends exquisitely with the warm acoustic sound.
Written in February 2020 as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS drama “Shinitai Yoru ni Kagitte” (“Only on the Nights I Want to Die”), Aina the End—who was a fan of the original work—carefully captured the story’s worldview.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel lonely, hopeless, or on the verge of breaking.
The presence of someone dear, and the warmth of shared memories, will surely become a source of support for your heart.
HappinessAI
When it comes to quintessential happy songs, AI’s “Happiness” tops the list.
It was also featured as a Coca-Cola campaign song, and this uplifting track quickly became a fixture in the public consciousness.
With gentle encouragement like “A smile brings happiness,” it naturally makes you smile.
Let this song—far removed from suffering—wipe away your pain.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
One of Dreams Come True’s signature songs, it was the theme for the third season of the medical drama Code Blue: 24-Hour Emergency Ward.
It was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The message—that even if you fail, you can get back up again and again—is truly encouraging.
It’s a perfect song when you want to get motivated, refuse to give up here, and face tough challenges head-on.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
GReeeeN is an unusual group in which all members are dentists and therefore never show their faces.
Many people probably draw strength from their straightforward, down-to-earth lyrics.
Among their songs, Michi (“Road/Path”) is especially popular and has been featured as a theme for various TV programs.
It’s a cheer song for those pursuing their dreams and a classic that supports you in tough times.
When you feel like “I can’t see what lies ahead” or “I’m just not good enough,” give it a listen!
Endless JourneyMr.Children
This is the 15th single by Mr.Children—affectionately known as “Misuchiru”—a band so massive in Japan that almost everyone knows them.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Naguru Onna,” and it’s also known as the track that marked their full-fledged return after a year and a half hiatus.
The lyrics encourage listeners by acknowledging that the path toward dreams and goals can be painful and difficult, but assuring that there is always a future beyond what you overcome.
It’s a song that powerfully pushes the backs of those struggling with their current situation and on the verge of breaking.
It gives you the courage to charge ahead on your own terms, not by anyone else’s rules—a work we hope people who need just one more push of courage will listen to.
