[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 in those moments (111–120)
to UBank Band
Released in 2006 as Bank Band’s first single, the grand ballad “to U” features lyrics by Kazutoshi Sakurai and music by Takeshi Kobayashi.
Its message—an indirect kind of encouragement—offers words that feel like salvation, gently staying by your side when things are unbearably hard or exhausting.
The warm vocals of Sakurai and Salyu, the tender lyrics, and each calm tone seep into the heart.
It’s a song that invites you to listen in stillness and truly face yourself.
With a soothing atmosphere that feels like someone beside you saying, “It’s okay to go little by little,” it will surely lighten your heart.
Try entrusting your feelings to “to U.”
[Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I Want to Disappear... Songs That Support You (121–130)
The Mole’s SongEXPRESS
As the entrance song for Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa, this spotlighted track is EXPRESS’s “Mogura no Uta” (“Song of the Mole”).
Its slightly laid-back reggae vibe pairs nicely with lyrics that, while relaxed, still carry a strong message and a burning competitive spirit.
It’s a great pick for anyone who sometimes wants to take it easy and forget their troubles for a while.
A three-penny novelKing Gnu
Sangmon Shōsetsu is a song written as the theme for the drama “35-sai no Shōjo.” It’s become a hot topic for the beautiful harmonies between members Satoru Iguchi and Daiki Tsuneta, and it’s a masterpiece that rivals King Gnu’s hit “Hakujitsu.” The song is characterized by its affirming message—“You’re fine just the way you are”—and it can really support you during tough times.
With a slightly tense sound, it’s also recommended for those who can’t listen to bright, upbeat songs when they’re feeling down.
To the futureKiroro
Released in 1998 as Kiroro’s second single, this song makes you feel that the future holds hope and helps you believe you can overcome the hardships of the present.
Frequently sung in middle and high school music classes and at choir competitions, and known as a graduation song, it lifts you up and supports listeners, no matter when they hear it.
HomeMY FIRST STORY
“Home” is a moving song that shines with MY FIRST STORY’s profound emotional expression.
Its lyrics, which sing of facing oneself, finding the strength to overcome hardship, and holding hope for the future, give listeners courage and inspiration.
The track is included on the album “ANTITHESE,” released in June 2016, and showcases the breadth of MY FIRST STORY’s musical range.
If you’ve hit a wall in life and feel like “nothing matters anymore,” give this song a listen when your heart feels like it’s about to break.
It will surely give you the strength to look forward and start walking again.
Live.Mr.Children
Ikiru (“Live”) is a song that celebrates the importance of living with blazing passion.
Created by the beloved rock band Mr.Children, it was featured as the theme song for the film Kingdom II: To the Far Lands.
It portrays the strength and straightforward resolve to live in a reality filled with challenges.
The dramatic musical progression invites listeners to imagine their own personal stories.
With Kazutoshi Sakurai’s impassioned vocals, the song wraps up your anxieties and worries.
When you feel on the verge of breaking, give this magnificent ballad a listen—it will give you strength.
Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children
This is the 35th single by the four-piece rock band Mr.Children, used as the theme song for the TV drama and film Nobunaga Concerto.
The track became a tie-in following an enthusiastic offer from the drama side, and as their first self-produced song, it marked the beginning of a “new Mr.Children.” Anyone with dreams or goals inevitably faces moments of hitting walls or feeling on the verge of breaking.
At such times, the message that taking even one step at a time will lead to results, and that it’s okay to rest when things are tough, soothes a weary heart.
It’s a song we hope people who feel stuck and unable to move forward will listen to.
