An empathy song to listen to when you’re hurting and feel like a 'convenient woman'
A person you love so much it hurts—yet have you ever suddenly thought, “Wait, am I just a convenient woman to him?” Some may know from the start that they’re only a convenient option and still choose to stay because they love him.
Here are songs dedicated to those self-proclaimed “convenient women.” When sadness suddenly washes over you and you feel down, these gentle, companionable songs will surely ease your heart, even just a little.
Have a good, cathartic cry, then lift your head and face tomorrow again.
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Empathy songs to listen to when you're struggling and feel like a 'convenient woman' (21–30)
NAOHY
The quintessential love song “NAO” is a track included on the 2006 album “Confidence,” which became a major hit, even reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
The Okinawa-born band HY is well-loved for releasing numerous love songs like “AM 11:00” and “366 Days.” The lyrics of “NAO” pierce the heart, and Izumi Nakasone’s vocals resonate deeply in the chest.
Listen to this song, cry your heart out until you’re exhausted, and let it refresh you.
Dear…Nishino Kana
Kana Nishino, who sings many classic songs—from poppy, cute tunes to poignant ballads that linger in the heart—became a hit especially among younger generations with her relatable love songs.
Although she regretfully went on hiatus in 2019, her many hits are still beloved today.
“Dear…” was released in December 2009.
The presence of someone you love can feel so huge, can’t it? This song is highly recommended, as many people can relate to it—especially those in long-distance relationships or who can only see their partner occasionally.
Snow WhiteFlower
Flower is a group that thrived as EXILE’s sister act, with outstanding dance performances and vocal prowess, where each member shines.
They have many songs that bloom with a charming, feminine dance-and-vocal style.
Snow White was the first Flower track to reach No.
3 on the Oricon chart.
While it’s a song inspired by the world of the fairy tale Snow White, it’s a ballad filled with fragility and longing.
Be sure to check out the music video, where their performance and the song’s atmosphere are perfectly matched.
around two o’clockaiko
Aiko, always a spokesperson for women in love and a powerful ally.
The song “Around Two O’Clock” was included as the B-side to the single “Naki-Mushi,” released in 1999.
When you listen, it feels like a love song from that sparkling, heart-fluttering beginning of a romance—but then it suddenly takes a sharp turn: the shocking lyric that the guy she loves actually has another woman.
She didn’t want to notice, but she also doesn’t want to be deceived forever.
You can feel her swaying between those feelings, still wanting to interpret things in a way that’s convenient for her—because she truly loves him.
Bad personsenritsu kannano
A gem of a love song that beautifully captures the complex emotions of a woman torn by a forbidden love, with a heartrending vocal and delicate lyrics.
Kayayu from Young Skinny—a favorite among Gen Z—wrote the song, and Kanano Senritsu delivers a fragile, poignant performance.
Since its release in September 2024, it has resonated on social media, delicately depicting the turmoil of a woman who forgives even as she recognizes her partner’s lies, and the ache of memories that resurface with the changing seasons.
Its universal lyrics invite anyone struggling in love to see themselves in the story.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those overwhelmed by complicated feelings for someone who can’t exactly be called a good person.
Act like an adult.suisou gurashi
A bittersweet love song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who goes to meet someone on the last train at midnight.
Released by Suisougurashi in March 2022, the song delicately captures the feelings of a woman swept up in an adult romance.
Set to jazzy sounds and a catchy melody, it vividly depicts her inner conflict as she keeps the relationship going by hiding her true self to suit the other person’s convenience.
With a clear, translucent vocal, it expresses a woman wavering between her straightforward affection and the anxiety of losing her sense of self.
A song that offers comfort to those hurting from unrequited love or heartbreak.
possessive loveneguse.
This is a love song, written from a woman’s perspective, by the rock band Neguse, formed in 2020.
The female protagonist of the lyrics is in love with a man who makes music.
However, she isn’t his number one—she’s someone convenient for him.
Even knowing this, she can’t help but want to make him “hers and hers alone,” and the song candidly depicts the pain of her heart being torn between reality and ideal.
For those in a similar situation, it’s a painful and heartrending track you’ll likely relate to.
