[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 (51–60)
NonfictionHirai Ken
No matter what you’re thinking, I’m singing, “I want to see you.” It’s a song by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, released in 2017 as his 42nd single.
It was written for the TV drama “Little Giants.” When you’re having a hard or sad time, you tend to stop caring about what’s around you, right? The lyrics carry a message to people who are in that state, and listening to it is startlingly eye-opening.
Ken Hirai’s gentle voice is truly wonderful.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu—who is also immensely popular and well-known as the Vocaloid producer Hachi—and a singer-songwriter dominating the J-POP scene with his contemporary tracks.
Included on his major-label debut album “YANKEE,” this track has remained on the Billboard JAPAN charts for an extended period despite having no single release or tie-in.
The precious things we encounter amid overwhelming loneliness—whether a person or a dream—can turn into the courage to live.
With its gentle melody and arrangement, this work brings to mind the presence that accepts you and needs you, and it offers solace for the heart in difficult times.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
If you want to start your day with a bright mindset, I recommend “Ketsui no Asa ni.” It’s the debut single and signature song of the rock band Aqua Timez, and it’s also known as the theme for the film Brave Story and the Hakone Ekiden.
The lyrics portray the determination to face hardships, accept them, and keep looking forward.
The catchy, message-driven chorus is something anyone can relate to.
and/then/by/with/hand (te-form particle; meaning depends on context)Ueno Daiki
This song, “Te,” is included on singer-songwriter Daiki Ueno’s second album Seto to Seto, released in 2020.
It caught fire among younger listeners, especially on TikTok, and it’s the kind of song that will probably make you cry—some people find tears falling before they even realize it.
The lyrics are written in very simple words, yet they resonate deeply and slip right into your heart.
For anyone who has been struggling in silence, unable to tell anyone about their pain, this song will surely bring relief.
[Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I Want to Disappear… Songs to Support You (61–70)
Under the same skyTakahashi Yuu
A song by Yu Takahashi that was chosen as the theme for NHK’s “Shigoto Hakken-den.” The promotional video features footage from an interview with an ordinary 64-year-old man and drew considerable attention.
It was produced by Hitoshi Ohashi.
Regarding this song, Takahashi himself has said, “I think it’s a song for the community of people who aren’t the ones who can do everything.” Isn’t it a masterpiece that skillfully gives voice to painful feelings?
Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo
This is a heartwarming song that delicately portrays how the smile of someone precious comes to mind in moments when your heart feels like it might break amid an unremarkably passing everyday life.
Aina the End wrote and composed the song, with production by Shingo Sekiguchi of Ovall.
Her quietly companionable husky voice blends exquisitely with the warm acoustic sound.
Written in February 2020 as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS drama “Shinitai Yoru ni Kagitte” (“Only on the Nights I Want to Die”), Aina the End—who was a fan of the original work—carefully captured the story’s worldview.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel lonely, hopeless, or on the verge of breaking.
The presence of someone dear, and the warmth of shared memories, will surely become a source of support for your heart.
BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu
Songs by Yu Takahashi that gently stay by your side and support your heart.
The lyrics are striking, written as a message from “I” to “you,” who seems to be struggling.
The “I” notices the worries that “you” carry—worries others couldn’t see—and offers many warm words.
If you’re burdened by something and feeling weak, listening to this song might help you gradually regain confidence and start moving forward again.
