Western Music Yami Song Rankings [2025]
We’re showcasing the top 100 monthly rankings of English-language “dark” songs, listed in order of most views.
Love songs and motivational tracks are great, but when you want to face your inner darkness, why not try listening to some dark songs?
The playlist is updated every week.
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Foreign Music Depressing Song Rankings [2025] (41–50)
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt43rank/position
A love song by James Blunt whose sweet lyrics and melodious track exquisitely evoke a bewitching atmosphere.
Its style is approachable even for elementary school boys, and it has a vibrant flair that will liven up the room as a karaoke song.
i hate u, i love u ft. olivia o’briengnash44rank/position
If you’re looking for a dark, piano-centered track, I recommend “i hate u, i love u ft.
olivia o’brien.” This song is one of gnash’s signature works and features singer-songwriter Olivia O’Brien.
While it may sound like a simple breakup song with a trendy, understated melody, the actual content is strikingly heavy in mood.
It’s a “yami” song that portrays the painful love story of a woman who, despite being used by the person she loves, still can’t let him go.
If you’re in a similar situation, be sure to check out the Japanese translation of the lyrics.
ComplicatedAvril Lavigne45rank/position
Among Avril’s songs, one track in particular is famously known for making listeners cry: “”.
While it can hardly be called a recent release, its unique mood—combined with Avril’s age at the time—will undoubtedly move today’s high school students to tears.
How LongCharlie Puth46rank/position
Charlie Puth has become popular mainly in the United States and is gradually gaining popularity in Japan as well.
His clear, wistful voice perfectly suits the autumn atmosphere.
Among his songs, this particular hit makes you feel stylish just by listening to it on an autumn night.
Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey47rank/position
It’s a song that voices a woman’s heart asking, “Will you still love me when I grow old?” But when it’s delivered as such a grand, sweeping piece, wouldn’t the person it’s dedicated to be a bit put off—almost like it’s a bit clingy or unstable? The song itself is very beautiful, though, with a dramatic finish that would suit a movie theme perfectly.
GirlFriendAvril Lavigne48rank/position
I really like this song.
It was used in a TV drama, so maybe I heard it often.
My middle school kids love it too—they even bought the CD and listened to it.
Maybe that’s because they heard it a lot on TV.
It’s a song that gives you energy and strength.
Fix YouColdplay49rank/position
This is a love song by Coldplay, a band that enjoys immense popularity thanks to their vibrant sound and overwhelming name recognition.
Its lyrics, centered on pure love, are easy for elementary school boys to relate to, and its singability makes it a great choice for karaoke.