[Yami Song] A mental breakdown track that sings the true feelings of a melancholic heart

Omelet riceReoNa

ReoNa "Omelette Rice" -Music Video-

It’s sure to resonate with anyone who couldn’t go to school.

Released digitally by ReoNa in May 2024, this track features lyrics and composition by Vocaloid producer Toa Kasamura and arrangement by Ryohei Arahata.

The lyrics, which begin with a question, symbolically portray the protagonist’s loneliness and sense of self-negation through the imagery of a lunchbox scene.

A wistful melody seeps into the heart.

It’s a song that gently reaches out a hand to those who, even while carrying pain, still wish to face forward.

Write it as “regret,” read it as “future.”mafumafu

[MV] Regret Written as “Mirai” / Mafumafu

A rock ballad by Mafumafu that gently resonates with the hearts of those carrying sorrow and despair.

Through delicate lyrics and an emotional melody, it portrays the inner cries of a protagonist tormented by anguish so deep they wish for death, yet lacking even the courage to end their life.

Released in January 2021 and included on the album “Yoaiseki Universe,” the song was written for the smartphone rhythm game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.” It is a track that tenderly embraces those who are exhausted by living or burdened by pain they cannot share with anyone around them.

Nothing I do goes well.meiyo

[meiyo] Nothing I Do Goes Right [MV]

It’s an addictive song that lays bare the muddled thoughts and days when nothing goes right.

Released by meiyo in January 2022, it unfolds a distinctive sound that deftly weaves together humor and relatability.

Packed with contemporary themes—self-loathing, comparing oneself to others, and the struggle with social media validation—it’s sung in a self-addressing tone that leaves a strong impression.

The music video also portrays everyday “not going well” moments—like failing to split disposable chopsticks cleanly, or finding chopsticks included with a pudding—creating a unique, offbeat world.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you can’t sort out your feelings or when you feel unable to move forward.

Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon

Aimyon “Anatomy of You: Pure Love Song ~Die~” lyric video made on LINE

This is a shocking song where intense madness and love intertwine.

Released exclusively at Tower Records in March 2015 as Aimyon’s debut single, it left a major impact on the indie scene.

While the melody gives a pop impression, the lyrics darkly portray obsession and possessiveness toward a loved one, and that uncanny contrast pierces the listener’s heart.

The gap between the pop sound and the provocative lyrics masterfully depicts the obsession and destructive desires that can accompany romantic feelings.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to let out powerful emotions or express complex romantic feelings at karaoke.

Shut up.Ado

[Ado] Shut Up

A punk rock sound that thrusts to the forefront, with a roar-like vocal that sent shockwaves through the music industry and a forceful, almost violent melody.

This shocking work channels, with explosive energy, the sense of dissonance young people feel toward society and their determination to resist the expectations and oppression around them.

As Ado’s major-label debut, the track was released digitally in October 2020 and received high acclaim across the board, including winning the Breakthrough Song at the M Television VMAJ 2021.

It’s a song that gives courage—powerfully pushing the backs of those who struggle to express their true feelings and worry about others’ eyes and judgments.

Why Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Why Don't We Do It in Hell (Official Video)

This is a celebrated masterpiece by Gen Hoshino, praised as a soul-baring song that candidly voices profound despair and loneliness.

Born from his time battling illness in a hospital room, the piece powerfully portrays a person struggling on in the face of hopeless circumstances.

Though a pop song, its sophisticated arrangement deftly weaves in elements of jazz and funk, brilliantly expressing emotions swaying between life and death.

Released in October 2013, it was created as a movie’s theme song and carries Hoshino’s earnest feelings as he awaited surgery.

The grand soundscape, adorned with lavish strings and a horn section, conveys a fierce will to claw one’s way back from the brink of despair.

It’s a track you should listen to when you’re exhausted by life and on the verge of breaking.

It will surely resonate with anyone who, even while confronting harsh realities, still strives to look ahead and keep moving forward.

Liarieiri reo

Leo Ieiri – “Liar” (Music Video)

This is a sublime ballad by Leo Ieiri that beautifully captures an inner world where joy and sorrow intersect.

Included on the album “Naked,” released in February 2023, and chosen as the opening theme for the WOWOW original anime The Fire Hunter, the song was born from a collaboration with Hikaru Ishizaki.

Dramatic string arrangements intertwine with Ieiri’s emotionally rich vocals to create a piece that evokes deep empathy.

It vividly portrays, within a fantastical setting, the inner conflicts that arise from trusting someone and the emotional turbulence of protecting those you love.

When you find yourself grappling with feelings wavering between truth and lies, lend an ear to this song—it will stay close to your heart.