Yami songs recommended for men
Men also have plenty of times when they feel broken—whether from heartbreak or setbacks at work.
This time, I’ve selected lots of Japanese “emo” songs for you to listen to in those moments.
When things are tough or frustrating, listen to these tracks and get through it.
Recommended “yami” songs for men (1–10)
I don't need friends—die.Shinsei Kamattechan
Shinsei Kamattechan is a troublemaking band that’s caused all kinds of commotion.
But their sense for songwriting is really great.
For some reason, when you try out one of their tracks, they make you feel like listening a bit more.
It’s as if they’re speaking for impulses we normally can’t put into words.
moonlightChihiro Onitsuka
Isn’t this song one of the more well-known depressive tracks? Chihiro Onitsuka, the singer, was in the news for a while—reports of her experiencing domestic violence, suddenly wearing striking makeup, and getting tattoos.
Her nearly bare-faced makeup from this period is beautiful, too.
A self-destructive, self-centered (adolescent), self-reliant boyRADWIMPS
These lyrics show a different side from the current RADWIMPS.
In that moratorium period of changing from a child to an adult, you feel like straying from society, and you can sense the desperate feelings of young people who don’t want to be ordinary.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling self-destructive.
YukikoMidori
This is the song I listen to when I want to go wild and lose my mind! It’s perfect for when you want to scream, break things, and let loose the emotions you usually keep bottled up.
The vocalist, Goto, wears a sailor-style school uniform, but they are not a minor.
It’s hard rock/punk rock.
About lightGRAPEVINE
Vocals and guitar that entwine within a mellow melody.
When I’m exhausted by everything, listening to this song makes me stop caring.
The tempo isn’t fast or slow—it’s easy to just let it play.
Recently, you can also listen to a remake of the same song by the artists themselves.
scumbag man and stupid womanRiu Domura
This track, included on Riu Domura’s album Irregular Diary released in April 2024, resonated with younger listeners and became a major topic on social media.
It portrays a relationship between a man who whispers the lie “I love you” solely to be showered with money, and a woman who falls for him and loses sight of true happiness.
The lyrics are written entirely from the man’s perspective, making you think, “What awful lyrics…,” but in the end the narrator shifts and delivers the message, “Don’t get caught by a guy like this.” Featuring a bad man who controls for money, the song gives you the courage to break free from a distorted relationship.
Yuki-chan’s GenesMow Mow Lulu Gyaban
These are lyrics to an eccentric story about falling in love with a female friend’s child.
But in reality, it was probably the friend herself they loved.
It’s a song about a warped, twisted kind of love.
The band has a psychedelic vibe that makes you feel kind of floaty as you listen.
If you get hooked, be sure to check out their other songs too.