[Trash Songs] A carefully curated selection of tracks about the lowest, worst kind of loser—and hidden gems!
“Kuzu”… you hear it a lot, and it’s quite a powerful word, isn’t it?
Maybe you’ve suffered a terrible betrayal and felt a surge of anger—“That piece of trash!” Or maybe you’ve been disappointed in yourself and thought, “I’m trash.” There are probably more than a few people who find this word popping into their heads in everyday life.
In this article, we’ll introduce some “kuzu songs” that resonate with those feelings.
You can take the perspective of the person concerned, or think of some trashy someone and use it as motivation for the future!
Find one song you relate to, and use it to sort out your feelings.
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- An empathy song to listen to when you’re hurting and feel like a 'convenient woman'
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- A spine-chilling, terrifying song. Japanese music that evokes madness and horror.
- [I Want to Make My Ex Regret Losing Me] Love Songs to Listen to When You Feel That Way
- Masterpieces that sing of despair. Recommended popular songs.
- [Relatable Lyrics] Emo songs to listen to when you're stuck after a breakup or relationship troubles
- [Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that stay close to your pain
- Yami songs recommended for men
- Hidden gems of yami songs. Recommended popular tracks.
- A song that feels refreshing after a breakup. A love song to listen to when you want to move on.
- Songs that hit home when you're feeling blue: masterpieces of Japanese music
- Breakup songs sung by male artists that I’d recommend to Gen Z
[Trash Songs] Carefully selected songs about the lowest, worst good-for-nothings and hidden gems! (1–10)
Fake loveSTUPID GUYS
This song candidly portrays the trashy side of romance.
Through the protagonist who drowns in false love and desire, it lays bare the complexities of modern views on relationships.
The lyrics capture the weakness of giving in to desire even while recognizing oneself as a “loser,” as well as the contradictory feelings of seeking true love yet settling into a deceptive relationship.
Released by STUPID GUYS, a band formed in June 2019, the track drew attention with over 4 million views on YouTube.
It might be the perfect song for those who want to confront the “trash” within themselves or who grapple with complicated romantic emotions.
cochlear spiraljon-YAKITORY feat. Ado
Amid a melody steeped in wistfulness and melancholy, the protagonist’s anguish and inner conflict are rendered with striking clarity.
The lyrics, roiling with loneliness, anger, and self-loathing, sharply pierce the hearts of people living in modern society.
Born from the collaboration between jon-YAKITORY and Ado, this work was released in September 2021 and was also chosen as the theme song for the popular game LOST JUDGMENT.
It’s a song to listen to when you’ve lost your place and fallen into a negative spiral—there’s sure to be something you can relate to.
utter scumnakiso
Dokuzu (Total Scumbag), released in March 2022 by Vocaloid producer Nakiso, cloaks an unsettling atmosphere in a transparent singing voice.
Its sensational title—and the music that fully lives up to it—became a hot topic.
As the song progresses, what you feel is a madness laced with dependency and a desire to control.
The sudden plunge after a swell becomes addictive—a track where cuteness and darkness coexist.
[Trash Songs] Carefully Selected Tracks About the Lowest, Worst Losers and Hidden Gems! (11–20)
false faceyama
A heartrending song that portrays the pain of living while pretending to be someone you’re not.
Yama’s distinctive vocals and the sophisticated sound that fuses electronica and pop leave a strong impression.
Included on the album “awake & build,” released in January 2024, the track was also featured as an insert song in a film of the same name.
The lyrics convey the exhaustion of playing a false self and the longing to reclaim one’s true identity.
It’s a song for those who feel like they’re worthless, are losing sight of themselves, or are worn out from worrying too much about how others see them.
It will surely prompt you to face the genuine feelings buried deep in your heart.
the absolute worstMarushii
A breakup with a lover who had a change of heart.
Just like the title says, you think it’s “the absolute worst,” yet you still can’t forget them… It’s that kind of heartbreak song.
It’s a track by Marcy, a three-piece rock band from Fukuoka Prefecture, included on their first album, Memory, released in 2022.
The sound is really catchy, which makes the poignancy of the lyrics hit even harder.
It’s sure to resonate especially with teens and people in their twenties—the younger generation.
scumGadoro
The song “Kuzu” lays bare the artist’s way of life and emotions.
Through GADORO’s words, themes of escapism, self-denial, and the struggle and resolve to confront them are powerfully voiced.
The lyrics, imbued with the strength to find hope amid despair and with a will for self-acceptance and forward motion, are sure to resonate with many.
Released in December 2016 and included on the album “Yojōhan,” the track became a major hit with over 6 million streams.
It’s an anthem for anyone trying to push through a difficult time.
worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulren
Ren’s 2022 track “Saitei” (“The Worst”) portrays a breakup brought on by a lover’s betrayal.
The kind of parting that arrives after being hurt like that is so painful you wish you could erase it all.
Realizing that you were the only one whose feelings stayed the same, the only one who still felt happy, brings a rush of negative emotions—anger, sadness, emptiness.
Even so, that moment of parting when you still can’t firmly say, “I hate you now,” is something many people can relate to.
