[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 stand by your pain (191–200)
Midnight ShuffleKondō Masahiko
It’s a passionate message song that conveys not only pain and heartache but also a strong resolve to “live in order to grasp the truth.” A hit number by singer Masahiko Kondo, affectionately known as Matchy, it was released in 1996 as his 40th single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama ‘Silver Wolf: Strange Case Files — The Boy with Two Brains.’ The combination of the hard rock sound and Kondo’s vocals makes for a very cool finish.
It’s one of the iconic J-pop classics of the ’90s that can fire you up.
round and roundyakozen
The folk duo Yakozen, made up of Pistol Takehara and Hirochika Hamano, disbanded in 2009.
Their song “Guruguru” was released in 2004 as their sixth single.
There are times in everyone’s life when nothing goes right and you’re forced to face yourself.
Who am I? What am I living for? What am I capable of? This song accompanies those feelings of going around in circles with such questions.
There’s also a version sung solo by Pistol Takehara.
MahoroboshiyaAoba Ichiko
Ichiko Aoba’s song “Mahoroboshiya” is the album’s title track, poetically reflecting pains and feelings of loss that sink into the heart.
Since its release in 2016, the song has been loved by many listeners and is known for a faint, delicate yet powerfully resonant melody.
Whether facing heartbreak, loneliness, or everyday worries, this song quietly stays by your side, carrying a power that brings both light and shadow to the depths of the heart.
Ichiko Aoba’s pure yet strong voice will gently respond to your difficult feelings.
Refrain of SoulsTakahashi Yoko
It’s a song used in the movie version of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
While the work itself has elements that feel like a “dark” or “sickly” anime, the song seems to be inspired by Kabbalah, the Jewish esoteric tradition.
The world depicted in the lyrics reflects the core of this philosophy: humanity’s ultimate goal is to return to the divine realm where we originally dwelled.
[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that empathize with your pain (201–210)
good bye my loveOnitsuka Chihiro
When you’re enveloped by the pain of heartbreak and loneliness, the song that gently fills the cracks in your heart is Chihiro Onitsuka’s “good bye my love.” Released on November 2, 2016, this memorable 21st single is a medium-tempo ballad themed around lost love.
Its deeply emotive melody resonates all the more in difficult times.
The beautiful piano lines caress the ear, and Onitsuka’s uniquely tender vocals offer a quiet sense of solace.
The title, which also serves as an homage to Ann Lewis, conveys a spirit of admiration.
dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro
Chihiro Onitsuka’s soul-stirring “Dizziness” is a song where uncontrollable emotions overflow.
In difficult times, its deeply resonant lyrics and emotionally rich melody weave a striking harmony that evokes strong empathy.
You can feel compassion and closeness toward those who bear anguish and seek answers, making it a song that empowers its listeners.
When you want something to listen to in sad moments, this track stays by your side in loneliness and gently reaches out a hand.
Blending Onitsuka’s distinctive voice with the piano’s timbre, “Dizziness,” which echoes in the depths of the heart, can be called the very essence of music that heals wounded souls.
mariakuroyume
It’s a song of resignation and helplessness that reveals a rebellious spirit—one that refuses to be swept along by, or dyed by, the mood of society.
Created by Kuroyume, one of the bands that symbolize the visual kei scene of the 1990s, it was released in 1998 as their 12th single.
Its light, brisk feel—driven by a fast-paced beat and steady, underpinning guitar sound—is striking.
In stark contrast, the lyrics cut to the heart with their raw, unfiltered honesty.
If you’re dissatisfied with who you are right now, you’ll surely relate.