A collection of emotionally resonant dark-themed Western songs—tracks with lyrics that deeply echo in the heart

Easy On MeAdele

Adele – Easy On Me (Official Video)

Adele is a singer-songwriter who represents the UK and is hugely popular in Japan as well.

The song she released in January 2022 is Easy On Me.

It’s a breakup song, but unlike typical ones, it expresses the feelings of a mother who, after divorcing her husband, feels she’s burdening her child.

Adele is known for her darker tracks, and this one is an especially realistic, emotionally heavy song among them.

Single mothers will likely find many lyrics they can relate to, so be sure to check it out.

CirclesPost Malone

Post Malone – Circles (Official Music Video)

Post Malone, who’s also active as a rapper, is known for writing unusual lyrics.

In “Circles,” the lyrics are intriguingly about a flawed man urging his beloved partner to run away from him.

It’s a piece that showcases the unique wordplay you’d expect from a rapper.

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blink-182 – I Miss You (Official Video)

The sound and style were inspired by The Cure’s song “The Lovecats,” and the opening lyrics were inspired by the 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The track features a double bass and drum sounds using jazz brushes.

The ForgottenGreen Day

Green Day: “The Forgotten” – [Official Music Video]

A dreamlike ballad released by the American rock band Green Day.

It is included on the soundtrack of the 2012 film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

The song reached No.

11 on the charts in Japan.

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gnash – i hate u, i love u ft. olivia o’brien (music video)

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.

BrokenLifehouse

Lifehouse – Broken

A rock ballad that sings about the fragility of life.

It was inspired by a friend of lead singer Jason Wade who was awaiting a kidney transplant.

The track has been used across many forms of media, including TV dramas such as General Hospital and Grey’s Anatomy.

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19 Ghetto Concept Dark skies (1998)

This is a dark-themed song that elevates itself into a track with a strong, tough bad-boy vibe, positioned in a charismatic spot within underground hip-hop and steeped in a dope aesthetic.

While it deals with everyday frustrations, it’s crafted into a high-quality piece through its lyrical world of words.