Western Music Yami Song Rankings [2025]

Take Me Somewhere NiceMogwai8rank/position

Mogwai – Take Me Somewhere Nice (Lyrics)

Mogwai, a post-rock band representing Scotland.

Although they’re a rock band, their music isn’t rough; they’re known for delicate tones, with a sense of fragility drifting through all their works.

Among them, Take Me Somewhere Nice is arranged with an especially ephemeral atmosphere.

It’s the kind of song you’d listen to when you feel weighed down, gazing up at the sky with a single tear in your eye.

The lyrics are also dark, perfectly fitting the label of a “depressive” song.

Be sure to check out the Japanese translation.

Bad DayDaniel Powter9rank/position

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

If you want to cheer someone up, this is the song! It’s an uplifting anthem that became a massive hit worldwide.

I’m sure many of you have heard it.

The positive message—“Today was just an unlucky day”—soothes the heart.

The piano tone is also incredibly beautiful in this piece.

WreckedImagine Dragons10rank/position

Imagine Dragons – Wrecked (Official Music Video)

Imagine Dragons’ masterpiece “Wrecked.” If you’re in the mood to wallow in sadness, this song is for you.

At first glance it seems like a simple breakup song, but it carries a pervasive darkness beneath the surface.

The lyrics, which depict a man who, after parting with the one he loves, gradually turns into someone he hates, really cut deep.

The melody also matches that mood with a darker tone, so if you want to sink even further into your feelings after a breakup, be sure to give it a listen.

Happy?Mudvayne11rank/position

Mudvayne – Happy? (Official HD Video)

This is a heavy rock band called Mudvayne that went on hiatus.

They’re praised for melodies that sublimate all their pain into beauty and fuse it with heavy rock.

While the band has a simple, very typical lineup, the guitar ensemble is delicate and well worth a listen.

StayZedd, Alessia Cara12rank/position

Zedd, Alessia Cara – Stay (Lyric Video)

Autumn is a season when the scenery is beautiful, with things like fall foliage.

“Stay,” which features such stunning landscapes in its viral video, is perfect for autumn.

Of course, the music is catchy too, and it became a huge hit, especially among young people.

The way the sound actually thins out in the chorus might be the secret to its Western pop vibe.

bury a friendBillie Eilish13rank/position

Billie Eilish – bury a friend (Official Music Video)

Billie Eilish, the American singer-songwriter whose stylish musicality has earned her worldwide popularity, is also hugely popular in Japan.

While she’s now strongly associated with a sleek, stylish image, before “bad guy” became a hit she was known as a representative figure for darker songs.

“bury a friend” is a work that’s packed with that very darkness.

Be sure to check it out.

So SickNe-Yo14rank/position

Ne-Yo – So Sick (Official Music Video)

This is a love song by Ne-Yo, where the catchy melodic line and the vocalist’s bittersweet vibe create a smooth rhythm-and-blues feel.

It’s a stylish R&B track that’s easy on the ears, and it’s set in a key that even elementary school boys can sing, making it a song you’ll want to choose for karaoke.