[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 empathize with your pain (41–50)
KagomeYuuri
Yuri is strongly associated with heartbreaking breakup songs and love songs like the hit tracks “Kakurenbo” and “Dry Flower,” the kind that squeeze your heart.
But this song, “Kagome,” is worlds away from that bittersweetness—a shocking track that hits you like a blow to the head.
The lyrics overflow with raw, piercing words.
It’s a number I’d strongly recommend to those who want to fully sink into the darkness themselves, yet in the end it’s profoundly redeeming—a song that will leave you in tears.
If you’re going through something very hard right now, please give it a listen.
[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that empathize with your pain (51–60)
ETERNAL BLUEMinami
This is a song by Minami that portrays the pain of being hurt by the cold, harsh words that overflow in the world and a rebellious spirit toward a difficult-to-live-in society.
From the quiet sound centered on the acoustic guitar, you can feel the instability of a heart where suffering keeps piling up.
Her uniquely deep, resonant voice overlaps with the sorrowful sound, powerfully expressing the tormenting desire to disappear from this place.
Many listeners will likely relate to the anguish of being tossed around by others’ words and the gradual loss of one’s true self.
evening primroseNovelbright
Novelbright is a rock band that moves listeners with their overwhelmingly high-toned vocals.
Their 2020 release “Tsukimisou” was selected as the MONTHLY SONG for the weather segment on Tokudane! in February.
Its lyrics, which poignantly recall a former lover after a breakup, shine with a bittersweet glow.
With a melody that’s accessible to everyone, it’s recommended for those who usually listen to J-pop.
When you’re recovering from heartbreak, a song that expresses lonely feelings straightforwardly can give you strength.
in my placeHiguchi Ai
A song that embraces the parts of yourself that feel incapable and lights the courage to keep moving forward.
It’s the second installment of Ai Higuchi’s “Soliloquy Trilogy,” released digitally in August 2025.
The expansive sound and gentle vocals are a perfect match.
The lyrics depict the feelings of repeatedly grappling with self-loathing while taking one step at a time.
Try listening on a quiet night or on a heavy-footed morning on your way to class.
It will bring your heart’s pace back to your own stride.
I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana
This is Kana Nishino’s 10th single.
It topped the Oricon charts consecutively in 2010.
Kana Nishino is passionately supported by girls in love, and this song also expresses the raw feelings of heartbreak.
If a breakup is dragged out this much, it seems like it could become a deep wound—a trauma.
May the sky in your city be convenient for you.Koresawa
This is a song by Koresawa that uses weather as a metaphor to express the pain of heartbreak and compassion toward an ex.
With delicate lyrics and melody, it portrays the intertwined emotions of wishing happiness for the person you parted with while grappling with your own loneliness.
Released in April 2022, it marked Koresawa’s first new song in about a year and a month.
Pop yet lingering deeply in listeners’ hearts, this work will comfort those who have gone through a breakup and are swayed by complex feelings.
NonfictionHirai Ken
This is a song I highly recommend when you run into a wall at work or in relationships.
Ken Hirai’s 2017 release “Nonfiction” was written as the theme song for the drama “A Small Giant.” Not only does it tie in with the drama’s story, it’s also a number imbued with Hirai’s feelings for a friend who died by suicide.
For those who can’t find answers no matter how much they think, who are lost and struggling, it will likely pierce the heart.
I also recommend it as a motivational song to listen to when you’re lost in life or facing difficulties.