[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 (151–160)
Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko
Doesn’t it have a melody that resonates with Japanese ears? It makes you want to hum along.
Released in 1988, it became a huge hit and has been loved for many years since.
You can feel the expressive power that comes precisely from Chiyoko Shimakura’s hard-lived life.
WithIkuta Rira
“With” was selected as the inspiration song for the film Analog, which is based on a novel by Takeshi Kitano.
The vocals are performed by Ikuta Lilas, the singer of YOASOBI, and the song was released in 2023.
Its lyrics, themed around the pure feeling of “wanting to see the one you love,” intertwine with a beautifully expansive, grand melody.
Carried by her clear, transparent voice, it’s a ballad that evokes everyday moments spent with someone precious.
When love or life isn’t going smoothly, let its message be a source of support for your heart.
Why Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino, who has produced numerous hit songs, is the creator behind “Why Don’t You Play in Hell?” Among his works, this song has drawn attention for giving listeners courage.
When something tough happens, many people agonize over why things turned out that way.
But this song carries the message that if you accept your hardships, you’ll begin to see hope.
By the way, it was written as the theme song for a film of the same title, so it’s deeply linked to the movie’s content as well.
setting sunToukyou Jihen
A five-piece rock band, Tokyo Jihen, centered around singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, whose members are all players with their own distinctive musical identities.
This song was used as an insert track in the TV drama “The 56th Year Heartbreak,” and is included as the B-side of their third single “Shuraba,” as well as on the B-sides-only album “Shinyawake.” The lyrical piano that vividly evokes the scenes of the lyrics, along with the wistful vocals and melody, leave a strong impression.
It’s a track that soothes the heart with its beautiful melody and the message that, as time and seasons pass as a matter of course, the pain and suffering you feel now will naturally fade away, easing your mind.
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.
SmileEsaki Toshiko
This is a song that was used as an ending theme for the anime Pokémon: Advanced Generation.
The lyrics say, “It’s okay to speak up when you’re hurting.
It’s okay to run away,” and Toshiko Ezaki’s vocals are so gentle they could move you to tears.
Even when you want to keep trying, everyone has times when the pain is too much to bear.
This is a song I’d like you to listen to in those moments.
Feeling overwhelmed means you’ve been giving it your all.
If you can accept that, I’m sure you’ll be able to start moving forward again, one step at a time.
[Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I Want to Disappear... Songs to Support You (161–170)
A Song for XXHamasaki Ayumi
In the 1990s, Ayumi Hamasaki, a pop diva who earned overwhelming support especially among young people, released this title track from her first million-selling album.
Perhaps because she was 20 at the time, the lyrics reveal feelings wavering between childhood and adulthood.
A whisper-like vocal delivery and emotional cries draw you deeply into the flow of the song.