[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 (101–110)
bow knotAimer
Aimer, known for her powerful vocals and countless ballads, received a song from Yojiro Noda, which became “Chouchou Musubi.” You’ve probably had the experience of messing up a bow knot and having to redo it.
In “Chouchou Musubi,” that process is used as a metaphor for life.
If you’re feeling down after a setback, give it a listen.
The song also compares human relationships to a bow knot, so it’s recommended for anyone struggling with relationships as well.
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
It’s one of the signature songs by the rock band Flower Companyz.
It’s such a passionately beloved classic that a tribute album was released featuring various artists covering just this one song, “Shinya Kousoku” (Midnight Expressway).
Many people are moved to tears at live shows—it’s a track that really hits home.
The single line repeated in the chorus may be simple and obvious, but it’s precisely because there are moments when we can truly feel that way that we manage to get through each day.
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
The debut single of the idol group Keyakizaka46, which won overwhelming support with a serious and cynical expression that overturned the conventional image of idols.
Its handsome, low-end-centered melody and commanding dance performance reminiscent of a disciplined army made a powerful impact on today’s J-pop scene, often called the Warring States era of idols.
The message—that even majority opinions will be drowned out unless someone speaks up—likely gave great courage to the especially oppressed younger generation.
It’s a number we want those who truly wish to express themselves but can’t put it into words, and feel on the verge of being crushed, to hear—a song that may give you the push to take that first step.
So painful it makes me want to cryYuka
This is a track included on Yu-ka’s EP “Sunshade,” released in September 2024.
It features a rock sound marked by powerful guitars and a lyrical melody, with lyrics that portray the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak and past love.
Co-written with Toru from ONE OK ROCK, it brings out a new side of Yu-ka.
Among the songs on the EP—which also includes the TBS drama “Warau Matryoshka” theme song “Sunshade”—this is a standout track.
It’s a song that stays close to anyone feeling lingering attachment, pain from past relationships or lost love, and the struggle of being unable to escape those memories.
When you feel like your heart is about to break, give it a listen.
HolonessMinami
“Holoness,” which carries the meaning of “hollow” in Japanese, is a song about suffering in the real world, living as a fabricated version of oneself, and wanting to break free from that.
It’s a track that may give courage to those who wish to reclaim their true selves.
This moving piece comes from Minami, a singer-songwriter who streams live acoustic performances and original songs on TwitCasting.
[Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I want to disappear… Songs to support you in those moments (111–120)
whaleSuda Masaki
A song written and composed by Tatsuya Maki of the rock band go!go!vanillas.
It carries a message that stands by people chasing their dreams and gives them courage.
The motif of the “whale,” symbolizing the bonds and mutual support of family and friends, is particularly striking.
Included on Masaki Suda’s 3rd album “SPIN” and released in advance in June 2024, the track was also chosen as Fuji TV’s support song for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
It’s a piece that lets you feel the strength born from walking together and supporting each other when you face life’s walls.
A must-listen for anyone who wants to overcome moments when their heart feels like it might break.
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
“Nichijou” (“Everyday Life”) evokes scenes from the daily routines that pass by as if they were a matter of course.
It was released in 2023 by Official HIGE DANDism, a band active on the Reiwa-era J-pop scene.
The song portrays people confronting the anxiety and loneliness that come with work-filled days while struggling to live their best.
Its medium-tempo band arrangement and warm melody leave a strong impression.
It’s a track imbued with a gentle message that comforts listeners who are exhausted from trying so hard and find themselves letting out a weary sigh.
