[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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.