[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.

Playlist

[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that stay close to your pain
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	City of MasksSakanakushon		Sakanaction's Cry of the Heart Song
2	It’s a completely rotten life.takayan		A relatable song that portrays the difficulty of living.
3	What do you want to become?Rozarīna		A song that resonates with the heart for those who have lost sight of the meaning of life
4	thought crimeYorushika		Yorushika’s “Thought Criminal,” a song about loneliness
5	MessiahLyu:Lyu		A song about the meaning of life and death, loneliness, and self-exploration
6	Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu		A Macaroni Empitsu song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
7	willR shitei		A melancholy song that resonates with the heart, conveying deep emotions
8	Colorless Self-HarmSasanomarii		The inner turmoil and empathy depicted by Nekobolo
9	WhoHiguchi Ai		A movie theme song that comforts a sunken heart
10	flower-sickkurokumo		Expressing the bittersweet feelings of having a best friend take your lover
11	fireflyRADWIMPS		Song of the Firefly: A Story of Inner Growth and Hope
12	fake face dance musicOnda Masanori		Music like a mirror reflecting the heart, gently healing the emotions.
13	fairy talePlastic Tree		The melancholy and dreams of Plastic Tree
14	Dangerous Playkuriipuhaipe		A woman's heart swaying between love and desire
15	phalaenopsis orchidKami wa saikoro o furanai		A song that resonates with deep loss and memories of love
16	Samezame-ooYOAKE		A poignant song of deep despair and heartbreak
17	Yami modepaatii inkya		A relatable song that portrays the feelings of youth
18	I wanted to be your last girlfriend.Koresawa		A bear singer-songwriter who hides their face
19	mutual feelingsthe shes gone		A heartfelt song that expresses feelings for a cherished person
20	shameless; indecentchanmina		Chanmina’s catastrophic love song
21	The happiest way to die in the worldkoka		A poignant song that portrays the solitude of the late singer
22	atonementKasamura Tōta		A small worry that matters to me
23	Hated by life.Kanzaki Iori		Music that finds hope amid suffering
24	chameleonKing Gnu		An emotional song depicting anxiety of the heart, a force that expels suffering
25	The kid who always gets comparedTsuyu		An anthem to encourage those hurt by comparisons with others
26	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		The metronome’s misalignment reflects the relationship.
27	It’s not that I want to die.Asanomachi		KAFU’s fleeting, heartrending singing voice resonates in the heart.
28	#YamiKawaiiLa prière x Shinra Banshō		A melancholic love song blending menhera and yandere vibes
29	If I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuya		A song that stays close to the heart and inspires hope
30	the depths of the heartrokudenashi		A heartwarming ballad that soothes loneliness, a song that inspires hope
31	Love me, love me, love meKikuo		Eerie lyrics depicting a mad love
32	AnswerIkuta Rira		Cheering songs that give you the strength to look forward: the music of Rira Ikuta
33	Write it as “regret,” read it as “future.”mafumafu		Mafumafu’s rock ballad: a cry from the heart
34	I’m afraid to believe.Mizuno Atsu		A song of the pain of betrayal and the courage to believe
35	HitchcockYorushika		A heartwarming Yorushika song that asks about the meaning of life
36	utter scumnakiso		Nakiso “Utter Scum”: Music of Madness and Dependence
37	seems like (just) my imaginationChōchō P		Singing of the heart’s struggle and the agony of heartbreak
38	Nothing I do goes well.meiyo		Empathizing with the pain in your heart through “yami” songs
39	I can’t stand that cute girl.narumiya		A bittersweet love for someone of the same sex, a song that resonates with the heart
40	worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulIvy to Fraudulent Game		A fantastical song depicting self-denial and loneliness
41	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		A Song of Courage for When You Can't Keep Going
42	Cute Girlfriendsyudou		A touching song that captures the emotions of a bittersweet love
43	Child of the devilHiguchi Ai		Attack on Titan ED, Higuchi Ai's philosophical song
44	DarlingSuda Keina		Suda Keina’s song “Darling” is trending.
45	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		A song that sings about the preciousness of life and emotions
46	Omelet riceReoNa		ReoNa’s new song sings of loneliness and hope.
47	seamUeno Daiki		A song's tale of facing the anxieties of memory
48	A love on the verge of witheringSuzuki Suzuki		A song that portrays the sense of distance between lovers who are growing apart.
49	I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika		A beautiful song by Mika Nakashima that saves those struggling to live
50	KagomeYuuri		The moving impact of Yuuri’s shocking new song “Kagome”
51	ETERNAL BLUEMinami		A song that defies the world’s abusive words and the hardship they cause
52	evening primroseNovelbright		Novelbright’s “Tsukimisou” is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
53	in my placeHiguchi Ai		A song about hugging yourself and finding the courage to move forward
54	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s heartbreak song tops the chart
55	May the sky in your city be convenient for you.Koresawa		A heart-stirring song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and compassion
56	NonfictionHirai Ken		A cheering song to listen to when you're lost in life
57	I don’t mind being unhappy for the rest of my life.mafumafu		Mafumafu’s Song of Deep Despair and Self-Recovery
58	Black sheepKeyakizaka46		The courage to believe in yourself amid distrust of others
59	The holeKing Gnu		A heartrending love story of a wounded couple
60	I’m a problem childAdo		A song that faces the cries of a heart shaken by judgment
61	Anyano Hotoboritakushi P		Deep longing and poignant sorrow for a lost love
62	Don’t go.Souta		A man's aching heart longing for his girlfriend in a yukata at the festival
63	Pain, go away!ZORN		A song of deep despair and hope, weaving a cry of the soul
64	reassessmentMARETU		Addictive electronic-sound songs by the Vocaloid producer MARETU
65	Tot MusicaAdo (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)		Ado’s “Tot Musica”: eerie and heavy
66	non-lie heartTani Yuuki		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the turmoil of the heart.
67	My motivation is dead.Pinokio P		A heart-touching song about declining motivation
68	Crushed by an empty skyamazarashi		The appeal of amazarashi: moving songs that fill the holes in the heart
69	There was no meaning to being born.mafumafu		The salvation of music for people struggling to live
70	Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo		Aina’s poignant singing heals the loneliness of the night
71	oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)kuriipuhaipe		A heart-touching theme song by CreepHyp
72	My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeHiramatsu Eri		Eri Hiramatsu's classic song “Destiny,” a big hit
73	If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s heart-stirring masterpiece
74	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Theme song of 'TRICK' sings of a world of illness
75	I want to forget.wacci		A bittersweet love song that sings of the pain of farewell
76	outcryatarayo		A cry from the heart that chose solitude and portrayed inner anguish
77	autonomousRosu		From the dark sound, right from the start of the track, it evokes a deep darkness…
78	Dream Fireworksmafumafu		A bittersweet summer song about someone dear
79	Shut up.Ado		Healing my heart with the edgy song “Usseewa”
80	a May flyRADWIMPS		Aggressive lyric songs by RADWIMPS
81	I loved (it/you)erica		Soothe the pain of heartbreak with a pure singing voice
82	Song of the Border Guardssadamasashi		A question for the fleeting nature of all things as they head toward ruin
83	Rejected-Love GirlSayuri		A song by Sayuri and Yojiro Noda
84	Honestly, living is really painful.mirukīuei		A heart-piercing song that sings of the hardship of living
85	A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.		A bittersweet song about still loving someone even after being cheated on
86	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in down-to-earth words
87	Love even your melancholyKoresawa		A heartwarming, healing song that encourages you in difficult times
88	kind boyfriendShiina Narumi × NonStopRabbit		A relatable song that depicts a somewhat possessive relationship
89	mentally unstable personMioyamazaki		An emotionally charged song of menhera rock
90	soap bubbleMōningu Musume.		The power of heartbreak, the powerful vocals of Morning Musume
91	If I Had Two LivesInoue Yosui		A sad ballad filled with heartfelt gratitude for my parents’ lives
92	night after nightKurahashi Yoeko		Kurahashi Yoeko’s addictive, scary, and distinctive songs
93	I want you to tell me you love me.Oku Hanako		A masterpiece that sings of Hanako Oku’s heartrending feelings of love
94	wedgeOku Hanako		Hanako Oku, who sings about the depth of love and the sorrow of parting
95	When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru’s heartrending masterpiece that resonates with the heart
96	Stalker’s Song: Third Block, Your HouseAbe Mao		Abe Mao’s stalker-like love song
97	Too belovedKG		A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
98	Sparks of Lies96neko		The bittersweet feelings of an unattainable love and music
99	Yowanehaki feat. Wanuka, asmiMAISONdes		MAISONdes’s innovative music and relatable lyrics
100	dearestMioyamazaki		Mio Yamazaki’s fast-paced rock track: love and a shocking music video
101	lipstickKato Miria		A classic song that sings about the difficulty of living true to oneself
102	Anti-Ghost-Town PlanAmatsuki		A cry from the heart that sings of pessimistic emotions
103	confessionHirai Ken		The sadness of Ken Hirai’s heartfelt cry not being heard
104	Darkening RoomMatsutōya Yumi		Masterpiece by Yumi Arai, a heart-touching classic
105	one billion yearsSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri		Sayuri's music is a journey that heals the heart.
106	Farewell SongNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima is the queen of dark, depressive songs.
107	GoodbyeTHURSDAY’S YOUTH		A song about a band’s reunion and new beginning
108	inside youmilet		A savior song by milet that fills the gaps in the heart
109	BLjoōbachi		The addictive songs of Queen Bee stir the heart.
110	It hurts.Kiyoshi Ryujin		Seiryuto’s “Itai yo” expresses a heartrending longing in love.
111	Number twoTaito		Taku's 'Number Two' expresses loneliness.
112	nonsenseHitsuji Bungaku		An introduction to “Kudaranai,” a song by Hitsujibungaku.
113	I’ll destroy every part of the me you want.Abe Mao		An energetic song about living true to yourself
114	Ouch, ouch, fly away (feat. “Yuika”, KAFUNÉ)MAISONdes		MAISONdes's new song depicts the pain of the heart.
115	A night that makes me want to dieRen		REN's moving song that portrays sorrow
116	RebornSyrup16g		The contrast between heavy lyrics and refreshing music
117	Sickly Storytakayan		Yami-Yami Monogatari is a powerful song that sings about self-acceptance.
118	Resignation from being humanboku no ririkku no bouyomi		A self-destructive song whose sick/anguished lyrics resonate with the heart
119	Mephistojoōbachi		“Mephisto” expresses the feelings of an oshikatsu fan’s favorite (oshi)
120	GibbsShiina Ringo		Sheena Ringo’s dark “yami” songs: soul-stirring masterpieces
121	I don’t need friends—die.Shinsei Kamattechan		A poignant, mad song by Shinsei Kamattechan
122	round and roundyakozen		Nogizenzen’s classic song “Guruguru” is a song about self-exploration.
123	I’ll give you my heart.Kuroki Nagisa		A love song for someone to whom I can offer my heart
124	Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT		ALI PROJECT's 'Sacred Girl's Domain' is dark
125	RainingCocco		A rain song that resonates with the heart: Cocco's “Raining”
126	reasonDIR EN GREY		DIR EN GREY's shocking song depicting suicide
127	That girl’s boyfriendHAPPY BIRTHDAY		A heart that, while jealous of an ex’s happiness, still offers blessings
128	Maria’s Claw MarksJanne Da Arc		An emotional song commentary on Janne Da Arc
129	Asleep or awakeMinchanbaby & RhymeTube Feat. Jinmenusagi		The impatience in days that remain unchanged whether asleep or awake
130	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		Signature song of SEKAI NO OWARI, conveying intent
131	umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI		An umbrella that shields from the rain of the heart, a hopeful song that heals loneliness
132	sly personTETORA		TETORA’s heartbreak song “Zuru i Hito” (literally “Unfair Person”).
133	dilemmaspeena		A heartrending ballad laid bare with possessiveness
134	Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon		A song by Aimyon that portrays morbid infatuation
135	I’ll wait.amin		The sense of darkness hidden in the lyrics of Aming’s famous song
136	When falling in love.katoutautoka		A pop song that portrays the contradictions of love
137	Participation prizesoredemo sekai ga tsuzuku nara		Heavy-hearted lyrics, a deeply moving work that resonates with the soul.
138	Unfit to be a loverMiyuhan		A heartbreaking masterpiece singing the pain of a broken heart, Miyuhan.
139	worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulren		The pain of breaking up due to a lover’s betrayal
140	Don’t disappear.Aina ji Endo		Aina the End’s solo song, a balm for the heart
141	Delusional DiaryShido		A story of intense dependence on and possessiveness toward a lover
142	neighborShido		Sid’s “Neighbor,” a dark, fast-paced masterpiece
143	knifesupittsu		The deep darkness of Spitz’s insane song “Knife”
144	Under KidsTsuyu		A poignant cry from young people searching for a place to belong
145	Expectation for a happy endingmakaroni enpitsu		A poignant masterpiece that sings of life's hope and gratitude
146	Cynical MoonNakajima Miyuki		The moon sees through the human heart and lures it into madness.
147	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuri’s “Dry Flower,” a heartrending breakup song
148	AitaiKato Miria		A bittersweet unrequited love song by Miliyah Kato
149	The last ‘I love you’Kato Miria		Healed by Kato Miliyah’s love songs
150	Condolences, and life goes onUtagana Roku ft. Uramei		Even after losing someone important, everyday life goes on.
151	remainingYoshizawa Kayoko		Remaining: a heartbreaking love song that resonates with the heart
152	Goodbye, MidnightOshiba Hiromi		A poignant song’s story that depicts the pain of heartbreak
153	Eris with Azure Eyesanzenchitai		The classic hit by Safe Zone that shares the pain of the heart
154	I’m home.Teshima Aoi		A heartwarming song that heals the pain of heartbreak
155	A Day Gazing at the SeaTeshima Aoi		A healing song that stays by your side in tough times
156	I wonder what it was about me that you liked.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito’s love song questions one’s own charm.
157	Hungry SpiderMakihara Noriyuki		A sad love story of a spider and a butterfly
158	CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta		A song seeking help, a resonance of anguish and hope
159	You broke.Taniyama Hiroko		Expressing deep emotions of pain and love through song
160	InfectionOnitsuka Chihiro		A heart-touching ballad by Chihiro Onitsuka
161	Sunflower That Wants to DieShinsei Kamattechan		A moving song that portrays the anguish of living
162	MotherlandAdo		A song for the heart that stays close on unbearable nights
163	Liar! Liar!B’z		B'z's socially critical emotional rock song
164	CountdownCocco		Cocco’s debut song expresses anger and pain.
165	Threads of the Sea of TreesCocco		A classic by Cocco, a striking work that portrays the emotions of heartbreak.
166	asphyxiaCö shu Nie		Cö shu Nie draws attention with anime theme songs.
167	scumGadoro		An anthem of encouragement for those struggling in society
168	Dark HalfIceman		An energetic, fast-paced digital sound track
169	I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL		A masterpiece that deeply resonates with the pain of parting
170	OverMr.Children		Signature song from Mr.Children’s “Atomic Heart”
171	RevengeMy Hair is Bad		A fast-paced rock song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
172	bad cryNEE		NEE’s heartbreak song “Bad Cry”
173	RomancePENICILLIN		A dark song screaming the pain of not realizing love
174	37458RADWIMPS		The struggles of an adolescent boy depicting the darkness of the heart
175	Nightmare of the Galactic CitySEKAI NO OWARI		A song of bittersweet feelings toward a self that cannot change.
176	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		A moving song that portrays the heartache of lost love and cherished memories
177	NOWHERE boyUVERworld		The loneliness of a boy who regrets the past and has lost his place
178	Goodbye, Identityyonige		A classic song that sings of the regrets of love and the longing for reunion
179	Love boldly, defy conventionsamezame		A musical work that sings about the true feelings behind a complicated romance
180	Everyday Revolutionneguse.		Neguse’s moving ballad “Everyday Revolution”
181	Song of lingering attachmentyuzu		Yujin Kitagawa’s Song of Lingering Love
182	Hand in handkuriipuhaipe		A masterpiece that sings of regrets and conflicts in human relationships
183	Kill my ex-boyfriendGōruden Bonbā		A shocking love song by Golden Bomber
184	excuseSha ran Q		A masterpiece of a heartbreak song that paints the depths of the heart
185	Moon and KnifeSuga Shikao		The moon and the knife where madness and beauty intersect
186	If you’re okay with itSukima Suichi		A song that sings of twisted love and the dangers of dependency
187	JovairoPorunogurafiti		A masterpiece by Porno Graffitti that blows away loneliness
188	Help me!!Mōningu Musume.		An idol dance track that resonates with EDM fans
189	20-CRY-Kato Miria		A moving song that sings of life's loneliness and hope
190	magic mirrorOmori Seiko		An anthem to support those who keep smiling in a painful society
191	Midnight Pure Heterosocial InteractionsOmori Seiko		Seiko Omori’s songs express the pure emotions of girls.
192	Absolute GirlfriendOmori Seiko		Seiko Oomori’s lyrics, music that affirms women
193	The Edge of the Blue SkyOkuda Miwako		A Song of Hope to Overcome Life's Despair
194	SherryOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki 'Shelly', a song of despair and hope
195	phantom / illusion / vision / fantasyShibata Jun		A lonely heart swaying in the wake of a breakup with a lover
196	balance scaleKawashima Eigo		The human contradictions embedded in Eigo Kawashima’s songs
197	Girls don’t cry.katahira rina		A song that sings of feelings toyed with by love
198	Midnight ShuffleKondō Masahiko		A song that sings of Masahiko Kondo’s strong will toward the truth
199	MahoroboshiyaAoba Ichiko		Aiko Aoba’s moving song that resonates in the heart
200	Refrain of SoulsTakahashi Yoko		A song imbued with Kabbalistic thought
201	good bye my loveOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s heartbreak song, a kindness that gently stays by your side
202	dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro		Onitsuka’s soul-stirring songs, the power to stand beside our suffering
203	mariakuroyume		A masterpiece by Kuroyume, born of rebellious spirit and resignation, that resonates with the heart.
204	Before the dawn of Gillarismeastern youth		Blazing, emotion-baring rock: eastern youth