[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 That Support You (11–20)
The true soundKOKIA

This is a song by KOKIA that calls on listeners to tune in to their true inner voice when they feel they’re losing sight of the meaning or purpose of life.
It urges us to face the part of ourselves that gets swept along by a superficial world and to reexamine our fundamental values.
With a translucent vocal and a beautiful piano melody that soaks into the heart, the piece feels like a cry from the depths of the soul.
Included on the album “moment,” released in May 2011, this work stands as a symbol of KOKIA’s musical maturity and has deeply moved many listeners.
It’s a song that offers companionship to those who feel lonely or anxious and are on the verge of losing their sense of purpose, and to anyone seeking a path that is true to themselves.
RE:I AMAimer

A grand rock ballad by Aimer that sings of the pain of loss everyone experiences in life, and the strength to keep looking forward.
Her voice, which reaches deep into the listener’s heart, fervently conveys a call to a precious person who has been lost.
While dealing with heavy themes such as war and parting, it leaves a strong impression with its stance of finding hope in the small lights that exist in everyday life.
Released in March 2013, the song peaked at No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was used as the ending theme for OVA Mobile Suit Gundam UC episode 6, and as the opening theme for episode 18 of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096.
This is a song that offers comfort and support to those who have lost someone dear and are on the verge of losing their sense of purpose in life.
Brilliant RainKing Gnu

A song by King Gnu that portrays someone keeping their eyes forward and walking on despite the rain.
It celebrates the strength to overcome setbacks and hardships and carve out a future.
Released digitally in July 2022, it gained attention as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Old Rookie.” It was also included on the album “Stardom,” released in November of the same year.
The arrangement is characterized by a gentle touch in which violins, cellos, and female chorus wrap around a noisy guitar sound.
Why not give it a listen when you feel stuck in life or are about to take a new step forward?
You don’t have to force a smile.Mizuno Atsu

This is a song that delivers a gentle message: “It’s okay to be yourself.” When you feel crushed by social pressure or others’ expectations, listening to this track might help you breathe a little easier.
Atsu Mizuno’s warm words and KAFU’s clear, transparent singing voice offer comfort.
Released in February 2022, the song resonated with many and gained views on YouTube.
It’s a track we hope people who are struggling or who feel like they’re living a lie will listen to.
counting songamazarashi

A song that carefully counts each event in a life, reexamining its joys and sorrows.
The lyrics weave in the disillusionment felt while trying to live decently as a human being, the difficulty of continuing to trust others, and the importance of having someone with whom you can share your burdens—and it’s impossible not to feel deep empathy.
This work was released in February 2017 and is included on the album “Message Bottle.” When you’re on the verge of losing sight of your purpose or feeling profound loneliness, its warm voice will gently stay by your side and soothe your heart.
LIFEkimaguren

It’s a cheering song that gives you courage when you’re unsure about your way of life and feel like your heart is about to break.
Released in May 2008 as Kimaguren’s second major-label single, this piece is a classic whose refreshing acoustic guitar and the duo’s harmonies resonate deeply.
It warmly portrays people who, even while losing sight of their true selves, keep searching for the meaning of life.
Embracing the sense of difficulty and loneliness that everyone carries, this song offers a chance to reclaim your authentic self.
When you feel on the verge of losing your sense of purpose, it will gently nudge you forward.
[Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I Want to Disappear... Songs to Support You (21–30)
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE

Soranji, chosen as the theme song for the film “From Siberia With Love,” was created in 2022 by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a band known for their genre-defying appeal.
The song portrays an overflow of feelings one wants to convey to a loved one and sings of overcoming various hardships.
Its message—that no matter what happens, it’s vital not to abandon courage or hope—will stir your heart.
Set to a slow tempo, this ballad soothes with its grand string arrangements and Motoki Omori’s vocals.


