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).
Playlist
| Really dark... Classic Western songs | So dark that it may trigger depression—proceed with caution! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Shape of My HeartSting |  play_arrow | The French film “Le …,” which became a hit around the world |
| 2 | 1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, KhalidLogic |  play_arrow | Logic: Hip-hop with a suicide prevention theme impacts society |
| 3 | ilomiloBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | The work I released in 2019, “bad …” |
| 4 | Sombre dimancheDamia |  play_arrow | In Japan, it's known under the title 'Gloomy Sunday'… |
| 5 | Go Tell Aunt RhodyJordan Reyne |  play_arrow | The video game software released by Capcom, “... |
| 6 | GoodbyeApparat |  play_arrow | A German musician, Apparat, sa... |
| 7 | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana |  play_arrow | Nirvana’s iconic song depicting anger at society and a sense of alienation |
| 8 | will heJoji |  play_arrow | Active as an artist and comedian… |
| 9 | StitchesShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Included in the album “Handwritten”… |
| 10 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | Included on the album “Native,” One… |
| 11 | LithiumNirvana |  play_arrow | Nirvana’s classic song about loneliness and a sense of loss |
| 12 | Love Song For A VampireAnnie Lennox |  play_arrow | Known as the vocalist of Eurythmics… |
| 13 | WithinDaft Punk |  play_arrow | The French flagship electro duo, Da… |
| 14 | Another Brick in the WallPink Floyd |  play_arrow | A socially conscious rock classic criticizing the school education system |
| 15 | Viva La VidaColdplay |  play_arrow | The Grammy Awards’ major category, Song of the Year, … |
| 16 | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | Adele’s heartbreak ballad, a soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 17 | Rolling in the DeepAdele |  play_arrow | The Grammy Awards’ major category, Record of the Year… |
| 18 | Fade Into YouMazzy Star |  play_arrow | Within a fleeting, melancholic melody, a pang of longing and… |
| 19 | SorceryPumajaw |  play_arrow | An electro duo from Scotland, … |
| 20 | AnimalsMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | It's included on the album “V.” Myu... |
| 21 | FrozenMolly Zenobia |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter active in the United States… |
| 22 | JustRadiohead |  play_arrow | Started in 1995 by Radiohead… |
| 23 | SeanceTwiztid |  play_arrow | An American artist known for their striking horror-themed rap… |
| 24 | GrenadeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A signature song by Bruno Mars and a classic that reached number one in both the U.S. and the U.K. |
| 25 | Behind the LightL’Âme Immortelle |  play_arrow | The Austrian musical duo, Lam Imo… |
| 26 | NaturträneNina Hagen |  play_arrow | Affectionately known as the “Mother of Punk”… |
| 27 | Script LanguageHUMANWINE |  play_arrow | The band formed in Vermont, Huma… |
| 28 | ChandelierSia |  play_arrow | The album “1000 Forms of F…” |
| 29 | Drag Me DownOne Direction |  play_arrow | Album “Made in the A.M…” |
| 30 | Black Eyed DogNick Drake |  play_arrow | Nick Drake was active from 1967... |
| 31 | One Last TimeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | In the album “My Everything”… |
| 32 | I See a DarknessBonnie Prince Billy |  play_arrow | “Trying to do good in the world, but hon… |
| 33 | I Knew You Were TroubleTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Included on the album “Red,” Taylor … |
| 34 | I Need Your Love ft. Ellie GouldingCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | Included on the album “18 Months”… |
| 35 | HurtNine Inch Nails |  play_arrow | The feeling that we must navigate life wisely... |
| 36 | SorrowThe National |  play_arrow | An American indie rock band... |
| 37 | Breathe MeSia |  play_arrow | Help that is sung about one's inner conflict... |
| 38 | Paint It, BlackThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | Written from the perspective of someone who is feeling down, … |
| 39 | A Letter To EliseThe Cure |  play_arrow | A song about facing inexplicable changes... |
| 40 | Everybody HurtsR.E.M. |  play_arrow | …reaching out a hand to someone who has lost hope… |
| 41 | En Mi PielBuika |  play_arrow | Buika, the genius from Mallorca, Spain... |
| 42 | The Cold SongKlaus Nomi |  play_arrow | As David Bowie's right-hand man in 1970... |
| 43 | Desire ft. Tove LoYears & Years |  play_arrow | Included in the album “Communion”… |
| 44 | What Sarah SaidDeath Cab for Cutie |  play_arrow | The frontman Ben Gibbard's friend… |
| 45 | TEETHWesGhost, Diggy Graves |  play_arrow | American artist Wes Gose… |
| 46 | Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter... |
| 47 | Suicide Is PainlessManic Street Preachers |  play_arrow | Originally released in 1970, the film and… |
| 48 | Writing’s on the WallSam Smith |  play_arrow | In the theme song of the film “Spectre” from the 007 series, a… |
| 49 | Alone I BreakKorn |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad about cones |
| 50 | I Know It’s OverThe Smiths |  play_arrow | Feeling a useless, lonely life, on the verge of dying... |
| 51 | PresidentIAMX |  play_arrow | A leading British artist of exceptional talent, Ku... |
| 52 | TruthEivør |  play_arrow | An Ar... from the Faroe Islands, a territory of Denmark, |
| 53 | Bad GirlsM.I.A. |  play_arrow | The lead single from the album Matangi... |
| 54 | A Better Son/DaughterRilo Kiley |  play_arrow | Rilo Kiley was active from 1998 to 2… |
| 55 | Turn BlueThe Black Keys |  play_arrow | The B…, an American rock band |
| 56 | re: StacksBon Iver |  play_arrow | Bon Iver has been active since 2006… |
| 57 | Somebody That I Used to Know ft. KimbraGotye |  play_arrow | The Grammy Awards’ major category, Record of the Year… |
| 58 | EntropyGrimes feat. Bleachers |  play_arrow | Grimes is a m… who has been active since 2007. |
| 59 | Messed Up KidsJake Bugg |  play_arrow | Included on the album “Shangri La”… |
| 60 | Perfect IllusionLady Gaga |  play_arrow | The lead single from the album “Joanne”… |
| 61 | Adam’s Songblink-182 |  play_arrow | Blink is an American rock band… |
| 62 | Cry Me a RiverJustin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal... |
| 63 | I Kissed a GirlKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Album “One of the Boys…” |
| 64 | The Sound of SilenceSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film “The Graduate,” which won a Grammy Award, gra… |
| 65 | Rock BottomEminem |  play_arrow | Released in 1999 by Eminem... |
| 66 | Pulling Your Insides OutJill Tracy |  play_arrow | Based in San Francisco, contempora… |
| 67 | Dark TimesThe Weeknd ft Ed Sheeran |  play_arrow | The Weekn, a Canadian singer… |
| 68 | Suicidal ThoughtsThe Notorious B.I.G. |  play_arrow | A song about guilt and the intention to commit suicide t... |
| 69 | PowerKanye West |  play_arrow | The album “My Beautiful Da… |
| 70 | Mad WorldTears for Fears |  play_arrow | Feeling empty in life and unwell, depressed... |
| 71 | Living Is A Problem Because Everything DiesBiffy Clyro |  play_arrow | The Scottish band Biffy … |
| 72 | This Is A LowBlur |  play_arrow | Written by Damon Albarn... |
| 73 | Needle In The HayElliott Smith |  play_arrow | Inspired by the effects caused by heroin use... |
| 74 | Take Me to ChurchHozier |  play_arrow | The lead single from the album “Hozier”… |
| 75 | Every NightPaul McCartney |  play_arrow | Paul McCartney is in Greece... |
| 76 | Solitude Is BlissTame Impala |  play_arrow | Tame Impala has been active since 2007... |
| 77 | Jet Black Heart5 Seconds of Summer |  play_arrow | Album 'Sounds Good Fee…' |
| 78 | SorryBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Included on the album “Lemonade”… |
| 79 | … Baby One More TimeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Album “…Baby One More…” |
| 80 | JoleneDolly Parton |  play_arrow | The lead sing… from the album “Jolene” |
| 81 | Waking UpElastica |  play_arrow | Elastica has been active since 1992… |
| 82 | RoyalsLorde |  play_arrow | The Grammy Awards’ major category, Song of the Year, … |
| 83 | She Lays DownThe 1975 |  play_arrow | The 1975 is a band formed in Manchester in 2002... |
| 84 | Enta Fen, AgainYasmine Hamdan |  play_arrow | The Lebanese singer-songwriter, Ya... |
| 85 | bury a friendBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | A female singe... overwhelmingly supported by the younger generation |
| 86 | Black Widow ft. Rita OraIggy Azalea |  play_arrow | Album 'The New Classic...' |
| 87 | Down About ItThe Lemonheads |  play_arrow | The Lemonheads, in 1986… |
| 88 | Papa Don’t PreachMadonna |  play_arrow | Included in the album “True Blue”… |