Yami songs recommended for men
Men also have plenty of times when they feel broken—whether from heartbreak or setbacks at work.
This time, I’ve selected lots of Japanese “emo” songs for you to listen to in those moments.
When things are tough or frustrating, listen to these tracks and get through it.
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Recommended “yami songs” for men (11–20)
Yuki-chan’s GenesMōmō Rurugyaban
These are lyrics to an eccentric story about falling in love with a female friend’s child.
But in reality, it was probably the friend herself they loved.
It’s a song about a warped, twisted kind of love.
The band has a psychedelic vibe that makes you feel kind of floaty as you listen.
If you get hooked, be sure to check out their other songs too.
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It’s a song that vividly portrays a hopeless love—one where the narrator, fully aware they’ll never be “the one,” continues a relationship in which they’re called on only when convenient.
Released as the B-side to back number’s 2012 single Aoi Haru and later included on the album blues, it depicts a protagonist who sarcastically acknowledges settling for an ambiguous relationship yet can’t stop the feelings that grow with every time they sleep together.
The fear that putting it into words would break everything keeps them swallowing the decisive confession, a detail that feels painfully real.
The groovy sound—highlighted by what Iyori Shimizu has called the standout bass line before the second chorus—is another draw, and the song became so beloved by fans that it even spawned a sequel, Supporting Actress Syndrome 2.
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It has a sense of speed, yet there’s something wistful about it.
The lyrics seem vague, but I think they actually hit the core.
“You don’t need meaning or reasons or anything like that for your heart to tremble and tears to fall.” I want to listen to it when I’m feeling down to lift my spirits.
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Syrup16g, famous for their “depressing” band image.
They rarely have cheerful songs.
Among them, this is my recommendation.
The fluffy, floaty melody, and vocalist Igarashi’s slightly husky voice.
The music video also tells a story of jumping off a building, so it’s pretty dark.
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Yura Yura Teikoku is a band famous for alternative psychedelic rock.
Some of their lyrics may seem incomprehensible at first, but once you listen, you’ll be hooked.
Even the title “Kudo desu” (“It’s a void/It’s hollow”) is suggestive, isn’t it? With a slow rhythm, it sings of a man’s heart.
It was used in Sion Sono’s film Love Exposure.
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It was used as the theme song for the movie “Yomigaeri,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.
The singer is Kou Shibasaki, but she performs under the name RUI.
The song expresses feelings for someone who has passed away and can no longer be met.
Watching the movie brings out a different set of emotions when you listen to it.
Recommended depressive songs for men (21–30)
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This song is well-known, isn’t it? The lyrics are based on a real experience of a woman I know.
They express the feelings of not knowing how to accept an apology from the person responsible after she lost her husband in a traffic accident.
It also seems the offender is a very sincere person and has been sending compensation without fail.