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.
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Recommended depressive songs for men (21–30)
to break; to get broken; to be damagedTHE NOVEMBERS
Some people also call this band a “depressing band.” As exemplified by the lyric “My sensibilities are peeling away / only life remains,” they candidly express a feeling of disaffection rather than anger toward society.
I think it carries a message about not being confined by narrow value systems.
Everyday Revolutionbedhead
Neguse, a four-piece rock band that debuted in 2020, has a track blowing up on TikTok called “Nichijou Kakumei” (Everyday Revolution).
It’s crafted as a soulful ballad.
The first half paints the joy of days spent with a lover, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear those moments are in the past and the narrator is now steeped in sorrow.
The contrast between past and present is heart-wrenching.
Also, the music video, which portrays memories flashing back, is deeply emotional.
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DAME NA OTONADENIMS
It blends rock and hip-hop elements, and I’m impressed by how listenable it is.
There’s some rap in there too, but it isn’t aggressive—it flows smoothly into your ears.
No matter how down I am, this song makes my worries feel silly.
balladKetsumeishi
This is a song called “Ballad,” released in 2011 by the hugely popular group Ketsumeishi.
It’s a poignant track that looks back on a love that’s been lost.
Even if you came up with all sorts of reasons to choose to break up, the regret after losing someone is often immense, isn’t it? It’s a classic heartbreak song for men—one that could bring you to tears even if you haven’t recently had your heart broken.
indigoSukima Switch
There’s truly no missing the mark with Sukima Switch’s ballads—they have many songs that really hit you in the heart.
Among them, this one carries a touch of wistfulness in the lyrics, yet its comfortably groovy rhythm is sure to soothe you and put you at ease.
After the FestivalKeisuke Kuwata
This song portrays a man entering middle age who keeps on living even as he loses various things like youth and love.
The way he acknowledges his own inadequacies feels, paradoxically, masculine and cool.
I sense a kind of affection that only truly mature adults can understand.
I won't fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara
It’s a song that portrays a man who was heartbroken without even knowing the reason, unable to forget his girlfriend and suffering because of it.
Even though deep down he’s so sad he feels like he never wants to fall in love again, his show of bravado is deeply moving.
It’s one of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature songs.