[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 stay close to your pain (91–100)
Yowanehaki feat. Wanuka, asmiMAISONdes
MAISONdes is a creator collective with the concept of songs made by residents of a six-tatami-mat apartment.
It’s a music project involving many composers, and “Yowanehaki feat.
Wannuka, asmi” is a track that drew teens’ attention on social media like TikTok.
Its distinctive tempo and rhythm are addictive and make you want to hum along after just one listen.
The lyrics, which depict the struggles of young people living in modern society, are highly relatable.
While the song carries a dark impression, its cheerful, pop melody is also part of its charm!
dearestMioyamazaki
This song is by Mio Yamazaki, a four-piece rock band known for their darker aesthetic, with tracks like “Menhera” and “Civil Code Article 709.” It’s included on their second album, “choice,” released in 2017.
It’s a fast-paced rock number.
While it sings about the importance of falling in love and happiness, the music video is quite shocking.
Be sure to enjoy it together with the song.
[Yami Songs] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that resonate with your painful feelings (101–110)
lipstickKato Miria
I want to live true to myself, but it’s hard… I imagine many people can relate to that feeling.
This is a song by Miliyah Kato, a singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture.
It was released in 2015 as her 32nd single.
The heartrending melody really tightens your chest.
Give it a listen when you feel like having a good cry.
Anti-Ghost-Town PlanAmatsuki
A track where Amatsuki sings with a sweet voice, coolly expressing envy and pessimistic feelings toward those around him.
His own pessimism overflows to the point of wanting to vent, yet even if he does, the world keeps turning—there’s a sulky scene of facing that reality.
It’s a number many listeners will surely relate to.
confessionHirai Ken
This song weaves into its lyrics the protagonist’s aching feelings at being unable to reach someone dear.
It’s a track by hitmaker Ken Hirai, who has produced numerous classics such as “Hitomi wo Tojite,” and it was released in 2012 as his 35th single.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama W no Higeki (The Tragedy of W).
The piece shines a spotlight on people’s true feelings—the depths of the heart that are usually unseen—and it’s startling to listen to.
It makes you wonder what the people around you are thinking, what’s really on their minds… you can’t help but think about it.
Darkening RoomMatsutōya Yumi
“Kageriyuku Heya” is a song from the period when Yumi Matsutoya performed under the name Yumi Arai.
Released as a single in 1976, it was the last single issued under the Yumi Arai name.
At first it seems like a slow, soothing piece, but if you take time to interpret the lyrics, you’ll find they depict pain and inner conflict.
For anyone struggling with something right now, it’s likely to hit home—resonating across generations.
It’s a masterpiece that many renowned artists have covered.
one billion yearsSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri
The world that Oxygen-deficient Girl Sayuri creates is truly a grand musical journey that transcends time and space.
Among her works, “One Billion Years” was born from her experiences performing street live shows, and with a sound that feels as if it moves between reality and dreams, it stirs the listener’s heart.
Packed with a parallel-world sensibility, this music is sure to give you strength especially when times are tough.
In every moment and every feeling, Sayuri’s works will be there by your side.