[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 (161–170)
It hurts.Kiyoshi Ryujin
Sometimes, we have to live while hiding our true feelings.
But many people may find that stifling.
The song that speaks for those emotions is “Itai yo” (“It hurts”).
It’s performed by Ryujin Kiyoshi, a singer-songwriter known for his one-of-a-kind, ultra-high vocal range.
His voice and the relatable lyrics may feel cleansing to the heart.
Be sure to listen closely and appreciate the subtle nuances in the lyrics.
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.
Starry NightYuka
The song chosen as the theme for the much-talked-about TV Asahi drama “A Night When Stars Fall” is Yuka’s “Hoshizukiyo.” Riding the drama’s success, it gained popularity and reached No.
1 on Oricon’s digital singles chart.
It’s a soothing ballad featuring a sparse, spacious ensemble of piano and vocals.
Listening to Yuka’s warm, deep voice can naturally bring you to tears.
Sometimes a good cry can be refreshing, so if you’re going through something tough, it might be nice to listen to “Hoshizukiyo” and let yourself cry.
Tomorrow’s ☆ ShowFukuyama Masaharu
The title is an homage to the manga Ashita no Joe.
It’s the song from the Kirin “FIRE” commercial, written as an anthem cheering on working men.
It expresses the feeling of, “I couldn’t become my ideal self, but I’ll do my best right here.” It’s a song I especially want adults to hear.
Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro
This is a song by singer-songwriter Kiro Akiyama.
It was released in 2019 as his eighth digital single.
The tune has a catchy vibe, but the lyrics are bittersweet.
It reflects on the small regrets of everyday life and the parts of yourself you don’t like, which can get you down.
Even so, the song says you’ve got to believe in yourself and keep moving forward.
The energy in the chorus is especially amazing—you might find yourself clenching your fist without thinking.
Singing along to blow off some stress is definitely an option, too.
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
When your heart is weary, the song you’ll find yourself wanting to pause and listen to is Mariya Takeuchi’s “Genki wo Dashite” (“Cheer Up”).
Its gentle melody and warm vocals seep into the soul.
When you’re burdened with sadness or struggle, this song can become a small light for you.
Though the lyrics are simple, they carry a message that reaches deep within, giving you the strength to face forward even while accepting your pain.
On nights when loneliness comes easily and you long for someone’s warmth, please give this song a listen.
It will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.
passwordayaka
Released in 2018, this is a song performed by Ayaka that also gained attention as the theme song for the film “The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps.” The title is written in hiragana as “Aikotoba,” but within the lyrics, the “ai” in “aikotoba” is written with the character for “love” (愛), and it is treated as meaning “words filled with love.” When you read the lyrics, which convey the message “I will keep loving you no matter what happens,” it may prompt you to realize anew, “I have family and friends who feel that way about me, too.”
