[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.
- Songs to listen to when you've been betrayed. Classic hits about betrayal.
- An empathy song to listen to when you’re hurting and feel like a 'convenient woman'
- I want to let off some steam! Recommended anger songs and revenge songs
- 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 Tracks About the Worst, Most Hopeless Losers & Hidden Gems! (41–50)
Orion in midwinterINFINITY 16 welcomez MINMI&Nishino Kana
Even though she realizes she isn’t being cherished, she just can’t let go… It’s a heart-piercing love song that reflects a woman’s bittersweet feelings in its lyrics.
Created by the reggae sound system INFINITY16, it was included on their 2010 best-of album, INFINITY16 BEST.
The track is performed by singers MINMI and Kana Nishino.
It’s a sequel to “Midsummer Orion,” released in 2007, so be sure to listen to that as well.
PerfumeEito
This slightly bittersweet love song became a massive hit after it went viral on TikTok.
It’s by Eito, a singer-songwriter from Kanagawa Prefecture, and was released in 2019.
The vocals and acoustic guitar have such a pleasant feel.
The lyrics depict meeting an ex after a long time and feeling drawn to them again.
At the same time, compared to the past, the narrator can even self-deprecatingly call himself a “loser.” I think this kind of view on love, especially, is something working adults can relate to.
You, a piece of trashDomura Riu
You think the other person is a “piece of trash,” yet for some reason you just can’t leave… Some of you may know that kind of love.
This song is by Riu Domura, a singer from Hyogo Prefecture who previously performed under the name Shonen D, and it was released in 2019.
It’s included on the first album, “Kono Kioku o Nukereba.” Layering confessional lyrics over a track with a shadowy feel, it portrays the emotions of a protagonist being toyed with by their lover.
I hope they find a love that truly rewards them…
Butterflyt-Ace
Known for his outrageous persona, t-Ace’s songs always hit home with their raw lyrics.
This track from the album “Fuzaketa Hero” is a quintessential piece of his, blending humor and sarcasm.
Even though the protagonist’s actions may seem trashy at first glance, you can catch a glimpse of the human essence that keeps longing for someone.
The lyrics portray the feelings of young people living freely while being toyed with by love, and they’re sure to resonate with others of the same generation.
It’s the perfect song to listen to when you’re feeling down over a little romantic tangle or fed up with a crappy boyfriend.
Beast of Lovekami wa saikoro o furanai × kitanitatsuya
A single that vividly portrays a man and woman consumed by a forbidden love.
Set to a funky rhythm, it lays bare a feverish love and inner turmoil.
Even as they agonize over a nameless relationship, the protagonist’s yearning for a true connection is sure to move many listeners.
Born from a collaboration between “Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai” and Tatsuya Kitani, the track was released digitally in September 2021.
Its lyrics, which depict the complex love lives of young people, and its refined sound will resonate deeply with anyone grappling with modern romance.
It’s perfect for quiet, solitary listening or for sharing and finding empathy with friends.
It may even help you sort through the tangled emotions in your own heart.
Trash ClassroomRosu
A track that depicts the clamor of the classroom and the march of troubled students.
Ross’s shape-shifting vocals fuse strikingly with bon-odori rhythms and a four-on-the-floor beat.
It delves deeply into a teacher’s inner conflict and sense of powerlessness, as well as the need for self-reform, questioning the very essence of education.
Released in October 2022 and included on the album “Yoru no Tsudoe,” out in December 2024.
Recommended not only for those in education, but also for anyone who questions society or human relationships.
You may discover something new each time you listen.
flighty feelingback number
A song that sings as if resigning oneself to infidelity, piercing straight into the heart.
It’s a track by back number, the three-piece band behind numerous hits like “Takane no Hanako-san,” “Christmas Song,” and “Suiheisen,” and it’s included on their first album, “Ato no Matsuri,” released in 2010.
The lyrics feel like a raw outpouring of true feelings, and the vocals carry a sense of grim despair as well.
You can clearly feel the conviction that “there’s no forgiveness anymore.”