Really dark... Classic Western songs | So dark that it may trigger depression—proceed with caution!
People often say that you should listen to upbeat songs when you’re feeling down.
That does make sense when you think about it, but in reality, when you’re depressed, you end up wanting to listen to dark songs, right? So, this time, I’ve curated a selection of gloomy Western songs for those who want to dive into some seriously dark music.
I didn’t just pack in popular tracks—these are genuinely dark masterpieces.
So go ahead and wallow in it to your heart’s content (lol).
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Truly dark... Classic Western songs | Too dark, so beware of depression! (1–10)
GoodbyeApparat
Apparat, a musician from Germany.
He’s not tied to any specific genre and is known for releasing a wide range of tracks, yet he’s renowned for his exceptional musicality and is highly acclaimed around the world.
Among his many classic works, one dark piece I especially recommend is “Goodbye.” From the intro, it exudes a very somber atmosphere; its meticulously crafted melody is both ethereal and evocative of despair, leaving a strong impression.
Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
An American band that captured the alienation and anger of chaotic youth with ferocious dynamics, Nirvana delivers one of its signature songs here.
After a quiet intro, it pivots into roaring guitar riffs and vocals that sound like screams, vividly portraying both apathy toward society and a spirit of rebellion.
Since its release in September 1991, the track became a massive global hit, igniting the grunge movement.
As an iconic song from the album Nevermind, it resonated deeply with Generation X.
Its raw sound and lyrics infused with profound despair strike a powerful chord with those tormented by discomfort with the establishment and by self-loathing.
It’s the perfect song for facing your inner darkness or unleashing the anger buried deep within.
will heJoji
George is a Japanese multi-talented entertainer active as an artist and comedian.
He isn’t very familiar to audiences in Japan—and for good reason.
Since he’s currently based in New York, he doesn’t appear in Japanese media.
One of his standout songs is “will he.” While he often creates dark and emotional works, this piece also carries a somber atmosphere.
He’s a Japanese artist who can hold his own on the global stage, so be sure to check him out.
StitchesShawn Mendes
It’s a track from the album “Handwritten,” and it became Shawn Mendes’s first UK number-one single.
Shawn sings as if pleading about his heart being torn to shreds, and it’s heartbreaking.
Be sure to pay attention to the ending of the music video.
Counting StarsOneRepublic
It’s a track from the album “Native” and the first song by OneRepublic to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart.
With a quintessentially OneRepublic catchy melody and lyrics open to interpretation, it’s sure to captivate everyone.
In a word: “Fantastic!”