[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 (141–150)
YellKobukuro
Kobukuro’s major-label debut single “YELL ~Eru~” is a message song that conveys the idea that everyone is helpful to someone.
Released in 2001, the track sold 240,000 copies and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It was also used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV variety show “Uchi Kuru!?”.
Listening to lyrics like “What you’ve done up to now wasn’t wrong” and “You’re amazing for setting out on a new path from here” can really make you feel encouraged, can’t they?
Love even your melancholyKoresawa
There are painful and sad things in life, but that’s not all there is to it—and every moment comes to an end.
The song “Love Even Your Melancholy” faces harsh reality head-on, stays close to you, and ultimately leaves you feeling positive.
It’s a track released in 2020 by the singer-songwriter Koresawa.
Knowing that everything ends can make even tough times feel a little easier, right? If you’re going through a hard time right now, I really hope you’ll listen to this song.
It feels like it’s telling us: let’s love our melancholic selves, completely and as we are.
possibilitySambomasutā
Life doesn’t always go the way we want.
With troublesome relationships and efforts that go unnoticed, when you feel on the verge of breaking, music can be a powerful ally.
Sambomaster’s “Potential” is like a force that pours energy into you when you’re at a standstill.
Its lyrics carry an uplifting message, and the dynamic melody and passionate vocals gradually sink into your heart.
Listening to this song, which gives you the courage to take one more step, will surely plant a small seed of hope in your chest.
Give it a listen to discover your own unique strength—you might just realize the limitless potential you hold.
Before falling asleepSekaiichi
This song, “Before Falling Asleep,” by the three-piece rock band Sekaiichi, is just what its title suggests: a track you’ll want to listen to before bed.
It’s known for calming anxious feelings, built around the concept of a “lullaby that even adults can fall asleep to.” The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar soothes tired hearts, and the vocals—sung by Kei Iwasaki in a way that feels like he’s speaking to you—are equally healing.
Truly, when you listen to this song, the hazy, unsettled feelings you’ve had will seem to vanish, and you’ll drift off to sleep with ease.
I want to die.Senchimirimentaru
There are times in life when you run into something unbearably hard and feel like throwing everything away.
In moments like that, the song “I Want to Die,” gently stays by your side.
Some people might get a negative impression from the title, but the lyrics themselves are very positive.
Even when you feel bleak and ready to give up, the message is that deep down you’re still wishing for a bright future.
Be sure to listen while paying attention to the lyrics.
Asakusa KidBīto Takeshi
“Asakusa Kid” is a song written and composed by the comedian Beat Takeshi, and performed by Beat Takeshi himself.
It was included on the 1986 album Asakusa Kid.
The lyrics are said to be based on Takeshi’s own real-life experiences, encapsulating his history of pursuing his dreams despite poverty.
Listening to this song will likely make you feel that even if things are tough now, if you keep working hard, your efforts will be rewarded someday.
This is probably the moment to hang in there—let’s push a little more and keep going!
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.
