[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 Songs] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that resonate with your painful feelings (1–10)
WhoHiguchi Ai
A song with a mysterious aura that gently stays close to a heart weighed down by sadness.
Sung by Ai Higuchi, this track was released in July 2024 as the theme song for the film “Who’s That Girl?”.
Its lyrics, depicting the loss of identity and struggles with the self, align perfectly with the film’s eerie worldview.
You’ll find yourself captivated by the sparse instrumentation, delicate vocal work, and a melody that spills out in quiet drops.
When you’re troubled by your relationship with yourself or others, this song may be the one to hold your feelings.
Colorless Self-HarmSasanomarii
Sasanomaly, also known as the Vocaloid producer Nekobolo.
“Jishou Mushoku” is a work released in 2013 and is included on the album Synonym to Hypocrite.
The protagonist’s thoughts, as they look inward and struggle, will stay by your side when times are tough.
As a neighbor to all of us living with a range of emotions, it will continue to be there forever.
fireflyRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’s “Hotaru (Firefly)” is a song released in 2006 that portrays a story of inner conflict and growth.
The metaphors of rainbows, phoenixes, and fireflies used in the lyrics carry a powerful resonance with listeners.
Yojiro Noda’s writing, which depicts a journey of self-discovery in search of shining moments, shows us beautiful scenery even in difficult times.
I hope this song stays close to your heart and helps lighten the pain you’re feeling, little by little.
[Yami Song] Yami for the yami!? Deep tracks that resonate with your pain (11–20)
flower-sickkurokumo
They both fell for the same person, but that person chose the best friend… This song overlays that bittersweet feeling with the image of flowers.
It’s included on Kurokumo’s album “bloom,” released in March 2020.
It portrays emotions like jealousy over having the one you love taken away and self-loathing for clinging to the past, making it a track that resonates with those struggling with complex feelings.
If you’re carrying the pain of a broken heart, I really hope you’ll give it a listen.
fake face dance musicOnda Masanori
The heart-stirring “fake face dance music” is a song that acts like a mirror, reflecting the listener’s emotions.
The recurring jazzy elements add depth to the track.
Like stars illuminating a dark night sky, the lyrics cast light on the listener’s inner world, drawing many people in.
Masanori Onda’s gentle voice seems to bring warmth to a cooled heart, softly sweeping away the haze that has piled up in the chest and encouraging emotional renewal.
With an approach that captures subtle shades of feeling, it’s a song that stays close to the listener—and one I strongly recommend.
Dangerous Playkuriipuhaipe
A Creephyp song that portrays emotions swaying between love and desire.
It sings of a woman’s struggle: though she places herself in a forbidden relationship, she truly longs for a deep bond.
While seeking a superficial connection on the surface, the protagonist harbors a desire to be loved deep down—her complex feelings resonate with a bittersweet, beautiful melody.
Released in January 2020, it was also used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Ukemén.” It’s a recommended track for those troubled by love or wishing to face their true feelings.
fairy talePlastic Tree
The poetic lyrics woven by Plastic Tree’s vocalist, Ryutaro Arimura, evoke the feeling of drifting between dreams and reality.
This work is included on their self-titled album “Plastic Tree,” released in May 2024.
Its fragile, melancholic worldview is striking, beautifully expressing the conflict between the harshness of reality and a heart that longs to dream.
The sentimental band sound is another key allure.
When you feel crushed by reality, this song may gently stay by your side.