[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 (161–170)
InfectionOnitsuka Chihiro
When you become aware of your own frailty, this song will surely pierce your heart.
It’s by Chihiro Onitsuka, whose voice is both ethereal and sultry, released in 2001 as her fifth single.
It became a hit after being chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hyoten 2001.” A ballad that blends grandeur with translucence—this is exactly what it means for music to seep into your heart.
Take your time savoring each word of the lyrics.
It’s precisely when you’re unwell or your chest aches that you find yourself wanting to listen to a song like this, isn’t it?
Liar! Liar!B’z
The 23rd single by B’z, a two-man rock unit that reigns at the top of the Japanese rock scene with their overwhelmingly commanding presence, powerful vocals, and high-level guitar work.
Released as the lead single from their 9th album “SURVIVE,” this track is an uplifting number featuring a lively beat interwoven with programmed elements and a distorted guitar-riff sound.
Its message, which incorporates imagery suggestive of an affair and elements of satire, makes you feel as though it’s questioning whether the things happening in society all operate on more or less the same mechanisms.
It’s a dark, addictive song where the urge to go all-out recklessly clashes with the wish for the other person’s happiness—the more you think about it, the deeper you sink.
[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that sit with your pain (171–180)
CountdownCocco
This is the debut single by Cocco, a female singer-songwriter who showcases multifaceted talents as an actress, picture book author, essayist, and novelist, while also engaging in environmental activism to protect the seas of her native Okinawa.
The song’s distinctive presence comes from its raw, exposed emotions set against a heavy and intense rock sound—a quality often seen in her early worldview and musical style.
With vivid depictions of unleashing anger and retribution against a partner’s betrayal, it’s considered a quintessential “dark” song, yet its expressive power and sound are sure to excite rock fans.
It’s a recommended rock number that can blow away the pain of heartbreak.
Threads of the Sea of TreesCocco
This is the fifth major-label single by Cocco, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa whose unique early-worldview—marked by shockingly intense lyrics that verge on madness, contrasted with gentle melodies and heavy rock sounds—won widespread acclaim.
Seventeen years after its release, in 2016, the song was chosen as the theme for the NHK drama A Love to Remind Me of Fate.
Despite its soft, airy feel, it’s an arresting number with hooks like the odd meter in the A section.
The lyrics, which candidly lay bare the negative emotions one might feel after a breakup, evoke not only fear but even a strange sense of catharsis.
The contrast between the lyrical darkness and the catchy melody amplifies the song’s eeriness and overall impact.
asphyxiaCö shu Nie
Cö shu Nie is a rock band known for their technically brilliant and vibrant sound.
Their 2018 release “asphyxia” was selected as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Ghoul:re.
Their performance style, unconstrained by conventional music, suggests new possibilities.
Mirai Nakamura’s clear, translucent vocals and poignant lyrics are something you’ll want to listen to in difficult times.
Soothe your heart with their music, which expresses the complex feelings you carry inside.
scumGadoro
Rapper GADORO, who has achieved a great deal in numerous MC battles.
His 2016 release “Kuzu” is a song I especially want people who find it hard to get by in society to hear.
The lyrics, which portray everyday life when nothing goes right, are so relatable they might bring you to tears.
Listening to his emotional flow, you can really feel what he’s trying to say.
Highly recommended for those working hard toward their dreams and goals.
In a society where simply living normally is difficult, his song—fighting through it all—will stay close to your feelings.
Dark HalfIceman
This song has a sense of speed that makes it hard to believe it’s about “darkness.” With its digital sound that’s sure to crank up the energy and make you want to dance, the track is “Dark Half” by the three-member music unit Iceman, a band that included Daisuke Asakura.
It was included on their 1997 album POWER SCALE.
Rather than a song that stays by your side in your darkness, it’s more about someone who tries to understand that darkness.
