Popular “yami” songs. Western music artist rankings [2026]

Something About UsDaft Punk29rank/position

Daft Punk – Something About Us (Official Audio)

A downtempo track released in 2003 by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk.

It was used in the animated film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem and became a hit in countries such as France and the United Kingdom.

It was sampled in a 2010 track of the same name by Justt.

Bad DayDaniel Powter30rank/position

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

If you want to cheer someone up, this is the song! It’s an uplifting anthem that became a massive hit worldwide.

I’m sure many of you have heard it.

The positive message—“Today was just an unlucky day”—soothes the heart.

The piano tone is also incredibly beautiful in this piece.

Mr. ForgettableDavid Kushner31rank/position

David Kushner – Mr. Forgettable [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter David Kushner, originally from the United States, has been drawing attention after a viral hit on TikTok.

This song depicts his grandfather’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease and the gradual loss of his memories.

The sorrow of being erased from a loved one’s memory and the fear of losing one’s own sense of self are expressed over a gentle acoustic sound.

It’s included on his debut EP, “Footprints I Found,” released in September 2022, and has become a popular track with over 300 million streams on Spotify.

It’s a song to listen to when you’re struggling with friendships or family relationships, or when you feel the loneliness of being forgotten by someone.

She Cheated AgainDax32rank/position

Dax – “She Cheated Again” (Official Music Video)

This work lays bare the despair of being betrayed by a lover and the heart’s cry that rises from it.

Dax, a Canadian artist with the unconventional background of transitioning from basketball player to rapper, channels that journey here.

The track portrays with painful realism the soul’s trajectory: discovering a partner’s infidelity, mentally falling apart, and pleading for salvation from God.

Released in November 2018, the song tackles a heavy theme—so much so that Dax himself has spoken about how difficult it was to make.

If you’ve ever carried wounds you couldn’t share with anyone or suffered in a forbidden relationship, you’ll likely find yourself resonating with its anguished outcry.

BoredDeftones33rank/position

Deftones – Bored (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault

This is Deftones’ debut track, which opens with an inorganic, razor-sharp guitar riff.

The vocalist’s decadent delivery, the heavy, pulsing bass, and the mechanical drums blend perfectly, resulting in a chaotic sound that fits a gloomy song.

The striking impact of their debut feels similar to Korn.

I’m AliveDisturbed34rank/position

Disturbed – I’m Alive (With Lyrics)

It begins with a heavy, brooding riff, but the lyrics are powerful, conveying a strong will to live firmly on one’s own two feet.

The style might not resonate with today’s younger listeners, yet while the tone is calmly melancholic, the performance and vocals are forceful.

It might be worth a listen when you’re feeling worn out by life.

The A TeamEd Sheeran35rank/position

Ed Sheeran – The A Team [Official Music Video]

I remember it being used in commercials and such, but I think the lyrics depict shocking themes like drugs.

It’s not an overtly “depressing song,” but the more you learn about it, the more the intensity and sadness of the lyrics come through, so I think it can be classified as a depressing song.