[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 (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!
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?
Dinner Songtuki.
A song by 15-year-old singer-songwriter tuki.
that depicts regret and inner conflict toward oneself for hurting a loved one.
The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar and the delicate vocals sink deep into the heart.
The lyrics convey both the desire to cherish the other person and the anguish over one’s own actions.
Released in September 2023, the song reached No.
1 on the Billboard JAPAN and Oricon charts.
Embracing those troubled by complex romantic feelings, it resonates with many listeners and has become widely loved.
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.
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.
The Game of LifeDomura Riu
This song likens life to a game, set against the shifting of the four seasons, and portrays the importance of how we live and express ourselves.
It’s characterized by its profound lyrics laid over Riu Domura’s chill track.
The lyrics convey the importance of living one’s own life proactively.
Included on the album “The Day Love Disappeared from This World,” the track was released in August 2021.
While acknowledging life’s finiteness, it encourages facing forward and moving on—highly recommended for anyone trying to get through a difficult time.
What do you want to become?Rozarīna
Have you ever been so caught up in the busyness of everyday life that you forgot the person you truly wanted to be? This song captures the feelings of people living in the modern world—constantly chased by things we “have to do,” suppressing our own emotions.
But is that really happiness? Rosalina’s smoky vocals draw out the feelings hidden deep within your heart.
Released in 2017, the song spread by word of mouth on social media and surpassed 5.9 million views on YouTube.
It will surely resonate with you as well.