Recommended ballad songs for women
When you’re alone at night, when you want to calm your mind, or when something hurts so much you feel like crying…
We’ve gathered a collection of ballads recommended for women to listen to during those moments.
Alongside tracks by trending artists, we’ve selected popular love songs and classic karaoke staples from a wide range of perspectives, so even if you usually only listen to up-tempo music, take this opportunity to give these a try.
Both the melodies and the lyrics are easy to make out, so take your time and immerse yourself in each song’s world.
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Recommended Ballad Songs for Women (71–80)
Under the roof of constellationsKomeya Jun
Here’s a constellation-themed song brimming with warmth: “Under the Roof of the Constellations.” It’s a love ballad by female singer Jun Komeya, released as a single in 1995.
If you’re in love right now, you might find yourself relating to it endlessly.
Over a warmly textured sound, it weaves feelings of longing.
There’s a mysterious sense of being connected under the same sky, even when you’re apart.
Perhaps it’s that solid feeling of trust—something you can have only with that person—that makes it so.
It’s very romantic and makes you want to gaze at the night sky while you listen.
tomorrowNoda Megumi
A ballad that portrays a bittersweet state of mind with a voice where gentleness and strength coexist.
The delicate conflict of trying to move forward to protect what’s precious is expressed with nuance.
Woven with a tender, translucent vocal, the melody sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released by Emi Noda in October 2024 as the theme song for the drama “My Treasure,” the track features a sound marked by evocative piano and strings.
It’s a song that gently gives a push to those who, despite their doubts, choose to face forward and live on.
Perfect for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone important through song, or when you need to rouse your own spirits.
Stay with me.D-LITE
This is a solo single by D-LITE, a member of the group BIGBANG, which is now popular across a wide range of ages.
Before the planned long hiatus, he sings to express his gratitude to fans and his current feelings.
His sweet, heartrending vocals and lovable personality make it easy to see why this beautiful love song is so well-loved.
verbal promiseiScream
A song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman in love.
iScream’s vocals gently resonate with listeners’ hearts.
The lyrics, which seem to speak for women carrying bittersweet feelings, and the acoustic melody deeply sink in.
Included on their second album “Selfie,” to be released in January 2024, this track is their first ballad in about a year.
It delicately expresses the intertwining happiness and anxiety felt by a girl in love.
It’s perfect not only for women struggling with romance, but for anyone who cherishes the feeling of caring for someone.
Listen alone at night, and it will surely stay close to your heart.
hugiri
A piano ballad released in January 2024.
iri’s distinctive vocals beautifully color a world where snow is dancing.
The song delicately portrays the feelings of looking back on days gone by and trying to reconnect ties that seem about to break.
It was written for the JR SKISKI 2023–2024 campaign, and a music video has also been released.
iri won the Grand Prix at an audition in 2014 and made her major debut in 2016 with the album “Groove it.” Since then, she has released numerous works to high acclaim.
It’s a song for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or goodbyes, or for moments when you find yourself reflecting on the past.
Its heartfelt melody and lyrics are sure to resonate with your feelings.
A Naked Heartaimyon
This song is striking for its honest emotional shifts.
Released in June 2020 as Aimyon’s 10th single, it was created as the theme song for the TBS drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san.” Its gentle melody, centered on piano and melodica, closely accompanies the protagonist’s feelings as they face their own heart.
The track portrays a down-to-earth struggle with self-esteem through love, and its unadorned lyrics have resonated with many listeners.
While expressing anxiety and inner conflict in romance, it also carries a resolve to move forward, making it a perfect pick for stress-relieving karaoke time.
Marigoldaimyon
Released in August 2018, this is a tender coming-of-age love song woven by Aimyon’s gentle vocals.
Its acoustic sound, though simple, draws out deep emotions, perfectly harmonizing with lyrics that capture the fragility and beauty of love.
The music video, filmed in rainy Shanghai, is also striking; under the direction of Tomokazu Yamada, it expands into an even more poetically rich world.
It’s a recommended track for those moments when you want to quietly look back on the time spent with someone precious in your everyday life.