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)
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BURGER NUDS mostly have dark songs.
Many of their tracks are themed around the night.
The singing style is languid, yet the voice is somehow captivating.
Their choice of words in the lyrics is outstanding.
They disbanded in 2004, but they’re still popular among fans of gloomy/depressive songs.
astral projectionSyrup16g
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.
It is hollow.yurayura teikoku
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.
Moon DropsShibasaki Kou
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.
Atonementsadamasashi
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.
scumbag man and stupid womanDomura Riu
This track, included on Riu Domura’s album Irregular Diary released in April 2024, resonated with younger listeners and became a major topic on social media.
It portrays a relationship between a man who whispers the lie “I love you” solely to be showered with money, and a woman who falls for him and loses sight of true happiness.
The lyrics are written entirely from the man’s perspective, making you think, “What awful lyrics…,” but in the end the narrator shifts and delivers the message, “Don’t get caught by a guy like this.” Featuring a bad man who controls for money, the song gives you the courage to break free from a distorted relationship.
Recommended depressive songs for men (21–30)
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I feel a bit of fear from the lyrics, the singing style, the tone of the song, and the music video alike.
It was the ending theme for the anime “Flowers of Evil.” There are still various speculations about the music video, and I don’t really know what meaning it actually holds.
It’s better not to watch it at night.
It’s scary.