[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] Yami for the yami!? Deep tracks that resonate with your pain (11–20)
phalaenopsis orchidKami wa saikoro o furanai
This song evokes a heart-tightening sense of sorrow and fleeting memories.
It portrays the deep sense of loss after losing a loved one, while continuing to hold on to feelings for them.
Included on the mini album “Kotowari,” it was released in February 2020.
The delicate words spun by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai pierce deeply into the listener’s heart.
It’s a track especially for those who have experienced the pain of heartbreak or parting from someone precious.
Through this work, you may realize you’re not alone and find the courage to gradually look forward.
shameless; indecentchanmina
A track by Chanmina that portrays a destructive love driven purely by instinct.
Released digitally in September 2021, it drew attention as the title song of her third full-length album, Harenchi, which came out in October of the same year.
In March 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating reality show The Grass Is Greener Next Door 3, becoming a long-running hit with over 200 million streams.
The lyrics, where wavering emotions, desire, and guilt intersect, vividly depict the peril of a love you know you shouldn’t pursue but can’t stop.
Those moments when you surrender to impulses you can’t even control yourself are sure to resonate with anyone who’s felt the same.
Samezame-ooYOAKE
A poignant song by YOAKE that portrays deep despair and a sense of being at a loss.
Centered on the complexity of romantic feelings and inner turmoil, it delicately expresses the sense of lost love and the emotional upheaval that comes with it.
Released in October 2021, the track features striking lyrics that seem to symbolize the sorrow of unfulfilled desires and dreams.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or the loss of love and feel as though they’re about to break.
Instead of carrying it all alone, why not listen to this song and realize, “I’m not the only one”? It might just make things feel a little lighter.
Yami modepaatii inkya
“Yami Mode” is a passionate track by Party Inkya that shines a spotlight on the hearts of today’s youth.
As it weaves together self-expression and the pursuit of trends, it delivers a powerful message about individuality and why it matters.
Immediately after its release in August 2023, it captured many hearts, sparked widespread empathy, and its biting message spread across social media.
This piece pairs a sharp gaze at society and an introspective search for one’s place with high-sense production.
Listeners find themselves saying, “I feel the same way.” It questions what it means to be “yamu” (to struggle mentally), portrays the loneliness young people face, and carries a wish for everyone to cherish their own value as they live.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
It’s a poignant song by Kenshi Yonezu that depicts the growing mismatch of feelings between two people who matter to each other.
It’s included on his 2015 album Bremen.
The lyrics liken two metronomes that initially tick in the same rhythm but gradually fall out of sync over time to a relationship drifting apart, offering solace to the pain of loss that everyone experiences.
The gentle tempo and piano tones are soothing, and you can’t help but be drawn in.
It’s a song I especially want those grieving the loss of someone dear to listen to.
I wanted to be your last girlfriend.Koresawa
Koresawa is a female singer-songwriter who debuted in 2011, known for her distinctive bear-themed visuals and for not showing her face.
Her relatable lyrics have earned her strong support from women.
“Saigo no Kanojo ni Naritakatta” (“I Wanted to Be Your Last Girlfriend”) features heartbreakingly clingy lyrics that contrast with its bright sound.
Even so, its upbeat melody makes it an easy-to-listen-to ‘yami song’ about emotional pain.
[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that empathize with your pain (21–30)
The kid who always gets comparedTsuyu
A song by Tsuyu that empathizes with the pain of being compared to others.
Many of us have been hurt by being measured against someone else.
This work portrays, head-on, the feelings of inferiority and inner conflict from the perspective of the one being compared.
Rei’s clear, translucent vocals and Pusu’s band sound—blending rock and pop—resonate deeply.
The lyrics lay bare the protagonist’s earnest emotions as they are continually compared by those around them, and their determination to keep going even while blaming themselves is truly moving.
The track was included on the February 2020 album “Yappari Ame wa Furun da ne,” and a remixed version was later released.
It was also featured in Konami’s music game SOUND VOLTEX, earning love from a wide audience.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling unsure of yourself or hurt by comparisons.
It will surely whisper, “I understand,” and stay by your side.