Yami songs in Western music: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
Music can lift your mood, but it can also bring it down.
While many of us would prefer to listen to songs that lift our spirits, some might occasionally want to dive into darker, more melancholic tracks.
For those listeners, we’ve selected a range of depressive-themed songs in Western music.
From subtly somber tunes to seriously heavy tracks that evoke a sense of despair, we’ve curated a wide variety.
Why not explore and find the songs that resonate with how you’re feeling?
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy.
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Foreign (Western) depressing songs: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (41–50)
How To Disappear CompletelyRadiohead
A track included on Radiohead’s 2000 album Kid A.
It was inspired by a conversation between frontman Thom Yorke and R.
E.
M.
’s Michael Stipe, and features a string section performed by the St.
John’s Orchestra.
Depressing Western songs: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (51–60)
Suicidal ThoughtsThe Notorious B.I.G.
A track by the American rapper The Notorious B.
I.
G.
It samples Brethren’s 1970 track “Outside Love.” Released in 1994, it is included on the album Ready to Die, which has been highly praised by various music magazines.
Fade Into YouMazzy Star
Within its fragile, melancholic melody, yearning and deep affection melt together.
Mazzy Star’s signature song portrays the anguish of longing for unity with another while knowing it can’t be realized, set against a dreamlike soundscape.
Brimming with the essence of one of America’s defining alternative rock bands, this work was included on the October 1993 album “So Tonight That I Might See” and was released as a single the following year.
The black-and-white music video aired on MTV is memorable for its performance scenes in a dim, burlesque-era ballroom.
Featured in numerous films and TV dramas, including “Gilmore Girls” and “CSI,” it carries a timeless allure.
It’s a song that stays with you on dark days, a companion for nights when you want to quietly reexamine your feelings alone.
1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, KhalidLogic
A signature work by Logic that expresses the heavy theme of suicide prevention through the medium of hip-hop.
Hailing from the United States, he rediscovered the power of music through interactions with his fans and created this piece.
The song skillfully portrays a shift in emotions from despair to hope.
Released in April 2017, it reached No.
3 on the Billboard charts.
It also had a significant social impact, including a 27% increase in calls to the suicide prevention hotline.
It’s a track I hope will be heard by those who feel life is hard, and by anyone who knows someone who might feel that way.
AlwaysBon Jovi
A ballad from the American rock band Bon Jovi themed around reconciliation.
It expresses lingering feelings and regret toward a former lover, along with a vow of eternal love.
Released as a single in September 1994, it reached No.
4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a major international hit.
Its heartrending lyrics and dramatic melody resonate deeply, making it a recommended song for those seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak.
Jon Bon Jovi’s powerful vocals stir the listener’s emotions.
PIToRRO DE COCOBad Bunny
A heartwarming track themed around Puerto Rico’s traditional liquor, “Pitorro.” Released in December 2024, it’s included on Bad Bunny’s eighth album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MÁS FOToS.” The lyrics strikingly convey the pain and loneliness of heartbreak with a touch of humor.
It’s a song that showcases his distinctive pride in Puerto Rican culture.
Listeners feeling the pangs of love will likely find it easy to relate.
LeaveLoe Shimmy
This is a song by American rapper Loe Shimmy.
Centered on themes of love and self-growth, it portrays the pain of heartbreak and the pursuit of independence.
Released in November 2024, the track is included on the album “Nardy World” and is characterized by a distinctive style that fuses hip-hop and R&B.
In the official music video released on YouTube, Loe Shimmy’s emotional performance blends with striking visuals, drawing empathetic responses from many fans.
It’s a perfect track for those who have experienced heartbreak or are seeking personal growth.