Western Music Yami Song Rankings [2025]

She (Ft. Frank Ocean)Tyler, The Creator85rank/position

Tyler The Creator – She (feat. Frank Ocean)

This song, with Frank Ocean’s luscious vocals and a sticky, lingering track, is the work of the American maverick Tyler, the Creator, also known as the leader of the hip-hop collective Odd Future.

Despite its beautiful R&B-tinged sound, the story it tells is one of warped affection: a man peering through the window into his beloved’s room, creeping toward her as she sleeps.

Some listeners may feel a chill down their spine at the raw obsession and madness narrated over the sweet melody.

Released in May 2011 on the acclaimed album Goblin, this track vividly depicts a perverse form of love and has achieved the equivalent of 4 million units in sales in the United States.

It’s the perfect song for a night when you want to gaze into the thrilling darkness of romance.

NDABillie Eilish86rank/position

Billie Eilish – NDA (Official Music Video)

This work sharply portrays the deep shadows cast by the light of stardom—its fear and loneliness.

Created by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, the song was released in July 2021 and is included on the acclaimed album Happier Than Ever.

Sung over a dark, tense soundscape, it’s a cry from a heart pursued by a stalker and stripped of privacy.

In the self-directed video, some 25 cars race around her with no stunt work, a raw staging said to embody that sense of despair.

A signature track from the album that topped the U.

S.

charts, it’s perfect for nights when you want to touch not only the beautiful side of love, but also the obsession and madness that lurk beneath.

Why not immerse yourself in its world alone and take it all in?

Until The World Goes ColdTrivium87rank/position

Trivium – Until The World Goes Cold [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Since the vocalist is half Japanese, you can find photos on Instagram of them holding chopsticks while eating.

Their powerful performance and the vocalist’s motivating voice are striking, but if you watch the music video, you’ll see the word “loneliness,” and overall this song brings the band’s darker side to the forefront.

Break My Heart AgainFinneas88rank/position

FINNEAS – Break My Heart Again (Official Video)

If you’re looking for a song to sink into your melancholy alone, I recommend “Break My Heart Again.” It’s sung by Finneas, who is also Billie Eilish’s brother.

Perhaps it’s a talent that both siblings are so good at dark musical moods.

This track is every bit as somber as Billie Eilish’s work, and its lyrics depict the anguished cries of a man who’s been told it’s over.

Both the lyrics and the melody are first-rate in their darkness, so give it a listen.

BotherStone Sour89rank/position

Stone Sour – Bother [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A track that sings about losing oneself and finding oneself at the same time.

It was released in 2003 by the American hard rock band Stone Sour.

The track was written by lead singer Corey Taylor in the car on his way back to his hometown in Iowa.

Autumn LeavesChris Brown ft. Kendrick Lamar90rank/position

Chris Brown – Autumn Leaves (Explicit) ft. Kendrick Lamar

This song, created with Kendrick Lamar as a guest alongside Chris Brown, was released as a single from the album.

The depiction of autumn and a lover trying to distance themselves matches beautifully.

The sparse instrumentation of the track also effectively expresses the emotions.

Save MyselfEd Sheeran91rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Save Myself [Official Audio]

Ed Sheeran, who gained worldwide popularity with his 2017 release “Shape of You,” is well known in Japan as well.

One of his darker songs is “Save Myself.” It features a simple, piano-centered melody that might strike you as beautiful at first listen.

However, in reality it’s quite the opposite of a soothing tune, indirectly portraying his struggles living as a singer.

If you’re curious about what’s going on in his heart, be sure to check out the Japanese translation of the lyrics.