[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 (31–40)
AnswerIkuta Rira
A song by Rira Ikuta characterized by a transparent singing voice and powerful melody.
The lyrics express the feelings of a protagonist searching for their own path and confronting anxiety and doubt.
Messages like “the determination to carve out the future” and “continuing to hold hope for the future while accepting one’s imperfections” offer encouragement to everyone chasing their dreams.
Released in March 2021 as the CM song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life, the track is also included on Rira Ikuta’s album Sketch.
When you feel like your heart is about to break or you’re losing sight of yourself, why not listen to this song and try believing in your own future?
Don’t push yourself anymore.Asa
In those moments in life when your heart feels like it might break, ASA’s music stays by your side.
With relatable phrases and a distinctive worldview, it stands out for content that appeals to the subconscious.
This work focuses on self-acceptance and inner conflict, portraying the inner anguish brought on by excessive effort and self-criticism.
Released in April 2023, the song ranked high on the charts in several Asian countries, including Taiwan and Hong Kong, drawing international attention.
It’s a track that teaches people with weary hearts the importance of believing in themselves and expressing their emotions honestly.
On the night when the stars disappearedAimer
A heartrending ballad released by Aimer, imbued with the desire to support someone dear.
The phrase “A Night When the Stars Disappeared” strikingly symbolizes a situation where hope has been lost.
The lyrics, filled with the kindness of wanting to stay by someone’s side especially in hard times, resonate deeply.
Included on the January 2022 album “Hoshi no Kieta Yoru ni,” it was also used as the theme song for the short anime project “Yoru no Kuni.” Why not give it a listen when you’re feeling down or when you want to encourage someone important to you?
I don’t mind being unhappy for the rest of my life.mafumafu
A song that shocks you for a moment with its opening lyrics is actually brimming with hope.
Many people have surely been moved by the message delivered through Mafumafu’s distinctive voice.
When you’re having a hard time and listen to this song, you can cry your heart out, sink to the bottom, and then, once you’ve hit rock bottom, start walking again—it lightens your heart a little.
If something happens that makes you feel like, “I’ll never recover…,” try entrusting your heart to this work.
Its lyrics, filled with kindness and empathy, will gently wrap your wounded heart.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
As long as we’re alive, I think it’s okay to acknowledge the feeling that things are tough.
This song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE seems to celebrate the process of doing something.
It was also chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It feels like it’s sending the message, “No matter the outcome, there’s something wonderful about throwing yourself wholeheartedly into the process.” It gently—and at times powerfully—speaks those feelings to us.
[Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I Want to Disappear... Songs to Support You (41–50)
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Que Sera Sera” is an upbeat track with lyrics that gently stay by the side of anyone who’s been hurt, giving you strength.
Released in 2023 as a digital-only single, it was written as the theme song for the Asahi Broadcasting Television drama “Sunday Night Probably…”.
Its wide-ranging musicality—so characteristic of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE—is also a big draw, from the grand, string-heavy moments to scenes where the piano takes the spotlight.
If you’re going through something tough, this song will empathize with your feelings while encouraging you to move forward, so definitely give it a listen!
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
This is a song by ReoNa that expresses the movements of a heart weighed down by despair, carrying that heaviness through everyday life.
ReoNa’s distinctive singing—her hallmark—features a fragile, slightly husky voice that seems to amplify the pain and suffering of the heart.
The simple arrangement of just piano and vocals evokes an image of quietly facing one’s own heart and struggles, trying to discover something within.
Although the overall emotional arc is negative, the gradual shift as the song progresses—an attempt to look forward despite the negativity—is striking.
It isn’t the kind of song that powerfully pushes you from behind, but it does feel like one that helps you remember, just a little, how to believe in yourself.
