[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that stay close to your pain
Heartbreak, sad events, trouble with friends or family…
In those moments, many people feel like listening to “yami songs” (dark, emotionally heavy songs).
When you hear a song that sings about worries and pain similar to your own, it can make you feel a bit lighter—like you’re not alone.
In this article, we’ll introduce yami songs for a variety of situations.
Find the one track that matches your current mood.
May your pain ease, even just a little.
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[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that empathize with your pain (81–90)
A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.
The song that warms a cooled heart with its acoustic sound is “I Was Cheated On, But I Still Love You.” Singer-songwriter Riria released it in 2020, and it caught fire on social media like TikTok.
The lyrics about being betrayed by someone you love are heartrending and squeeze your chest.
Beyond the realistic themes, her gentle voice and the rhyming lyrics are also captivating.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on those lonely, unbearable nights.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
If you’ve just gone through a breakup, this might move you to tears.
It’s a signature song by Koresawa, a singer-songwriter from Osaka, released as her second single in 2017.
She sings about her feelings for an ex in down-to-earth words, and that unvarnished honesty makes it so easy to relate.
You can feel the protagonist wondering, “What could I have done back then to make it work…?”—and it’s heartbreaking.
Be sure to listen to the answer song, “Koibito Shikkaku” (Disqualified as a Lover), as well.
Love even your melancholyKoresawa
It’s a gentle message song that says, “You might be feeling bad right now because of worries and anxiety, but the end will come someday, so please don’t worry.” It’s a track by singer-songwriter Koresawa, released as a single in 2020.
The moving arrangement—combining lightness with grandeur—leaves a strong impression, and it pairs beautifully with her soft vocals.
When you’re feeling unwell or going through a tough time, this song might just save you, so please give it a listen.
kind boyfriendShiina Narumi × NonStopRabbit
The three-piece band Non Stop Rabbit, who are also active as YouTubers, collaborated with fellow YouTuber Shiina Narumi on the song “Yasashii Kareshi” (Gentle Boyfriend).
The song portrays the interactions between a girlfriend who loves her boyfriend and tends to be a bit possessive, and the boyfriend himself, making it feel very true-to-life.
It’s the kind of situation many couples have probably argued about, so it’s a track likely to resonate with both men and women.
It’s also a song you might want to listen to when things aren’t going well with your partner and you’re feeling down.
mentally unstable personMioyamazaki
It’s a super cool, aggressive-sounding “menhera” song.
It’s by the Tokyo-based rock band MIOYAMAZAKI and is included on their 2015 mini-album “Otona ga Dame tte Itta Yatsu” (The Stuff Adults Said Was No Good).
The track opens with a woman’s monologue, and the lyrics will give you chills as the song unfolds.
I’m sure some of you can’t help but think about someone in this way, whether you like it or not.
Give it a listen when you’re in the mood to sink into a darker state of mind.
soap bubbleMōningu Musume.
When love cools off, you find yourself wanting to listen to powerful music, don’t you? Morning Musume’s 2003 release “Shabondama” was chosen as the image song for the stage production “Quidam 2003.” Their gutsy, vibrato-rich vocals leave a strong impression, conjuring the image of women who remain strong even after heartbreak.
The bassline resonating through the disco sound creates a mature vibe.
The lyrics, which express how quickly love can end, are relatable across generations.
For anyone feeling down, this is a song that gives you the strength to bounce back from a broken heart!
[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that stay close to your pain (91–100)
If I Had Two LivesInoue Yosui
It’s a sorrowful ballad that reflects on the lives of one’s parents.
Written by singer-songwriter Yosui Inoue, known for many classic hits such as “Shonen Jidai,” the song was released as a single in 1972.
Working for their child, doing housework, and growing old—father and mother.
The lyrics, expressing a wish that “if they could live their lives once more, I’d want them to live for themselves,” are heart-wrenching.
It’s a piece that makes you want to cherish the people around you—family, friends, and others—more deeply.