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

feel like shitTate McRae

Tate McRae – feel like shit (Lyric Video)

This is a song by Tate McRae that expresses the bittersweet feeling of being unable to stop thinking about a recently broken-up lover.

Hailing from Canada, she released the track in November 2021.

As the lyric “Last night was the first time you didn’t even try to call” suggests, it lays bare the pain of heartbreak.

It also drew attention as the lead single from her May 2022 album, I Used to Think I Could Fly.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone carrying the pain of a breakup or looking back on a past relationship.

It’s sure to resonate with you.

used to love youUness

Uness – used to love you prod by Kun x NΞHZVIL

A melancholic song themed around oblivion, where a beautiful melody line intertwines with heartrending vocals in exquisite comfort.

Deep sorrow and intense emotions are brought to the surface through skillful expression, resulting in an overwhelmingly high-class, refined finish.

don’t break my heartNathan Adams

Nathan Adams | ‘Don’t Break My Heart’

While featuring electronically lo‑fi edits, it’s a “yami song” with a unique sense of floatiness and groove that unfolds in a sharp soundstage.

Its theme—things that disturb the heart—is delivered through a deep, melancholic vocal that draws you in, offering a warmth that allows you to face your inner self and sink into sentiment.

wooErykah Badu

Erykah Badu – WOO

This is one of Erykah Badu’s dark, “sick” songs that lets you experience a trippy feeling, as if being led into another world by a downer-style bassline and airy, floating keyboards.

The lyrics, centered on probing deep into the inner self, elevate the track into a richer musical expression, allowing you to feel the essence of neo-soul music.

don’t waste my timesa-deuce

It’s a classic that captivated many hardcore fans with lyrics and production crafted in the tradition of orthodox ’90s R&B.

The lyrics—expressing a plea not to toy with my time—create a deep, moody atmosphere, resulting in a work that feels refined yet exudes a smooth, understated beauty.

1000 deathsD’Angelo & The Vanguard

D’Angelo and The Vanguard – 1000 Deaths (Audio)

This is a dark, grief-stricken song mourning death by D’Angelo, often called the prodigy of neo-soul.

The vocals are embedded within an avant-garde structure that samples a suggestive radio broadcast from the intro, making it a uniquely unparalleled track.

See MyselfSub Urban

Sub Urban – See Myself (Official Music Video)

This new work from American artist Sub Urban vividly portrays self-awareness and inner conflict.

The repeated phrase “I don’t want to look at myself” exudes deep self-loathing.

It also deftly expresses the fear of others’ gaze and the impulse to conceal one’s true feelings, which will resonate with many listeners.

Released in November 2024, this piece is a reworked version of a song originally performed live in 2019.

It’s a track filled with emotions that have been nurtured over many years.

For those who find it difficult to face themselves, this song is sure to strike a chord.