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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Depressing Western songs: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (51–60)
So Many Tears2Pac
A track released in 1995 by the American rapper 2Pac.
It was inspired by Stevie Wonder’s 1981 track “That Girl.” The track was used during Vibe Magazine’s 1995 prison interview with 2Pac.
Captain JackBilly Joel
A track released in 1973 by American singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel.
It was inspired by a neighborhood drug dealer from when Billy lived in Oyster Bay on Long Island.
The track carries an anti-drug message.
Narcissist (Feat. Phix)Dax
Dax, an artist from Canada known for his deep lyrics and unique musical style.
His collaborative track with Fix, released in February 2024, centers on the theme of narcissistic personality disorder.
The song features lyrics that give voice to those who have experienced psychological abuse and emotional manipulation, skillfully expressing feelings such as confusion, loneliness, and loss of self-worth felt by victims.
It powerfully portrays the difficulty of leaving such relationships and the journey toward eventual self-acceptance and healing, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling in a relationship with a narcissist or wishing to confront past trauma.
LegacyEminem
A track sung about being shy.
It was released in 2013 by American hip-hop artist Eminem.
It became a hit in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, and was used as the theme song for WWE’s event WrestleMania XXX.
Dark Western music songs about emotional pain: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (61–70)
DreamsFleetwood Mac
A track released in 1977 by the rock band Fleetwood Mac.
It reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
It has been covered by artists such as Wild Colour and The Corrs, and was sampled in Soul Clap’s 2009 track of the same name.
In God’s HandsNelly Furtado
A track released in 2007 by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado.
It was inspired by her breakup with DJ Jasper Gahunia, who is also the father of her daughter.
A duet version with country music singer Keith Urban was also released.
I Am A RockSimon&Garfunkel
A track that sings about a person who is distancing themselves from the world.
It was originally released as a Paul Simon solo in 1965, and then released as Simon & Garfunkel in 1966.
It has been covered by many artists, including The Hollies.