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 (91–100)
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.
Story English VersionAI
The English version of AI’s hit number is the ending theme of the movie Big Hero 6.
The original Japanese version is great, but this English version suits AI’s voice very well and brings out a different charm, with a style that lets you enjoy both a pop feel and a ballad vibe.
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.
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
It was released in 1998 as Every Little Thing’s eighth single.
The song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.m.
drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), became Every Little Thing’s best-selling single, and achieved million-seller status.
As one of the group’s signature songs, it is especially popular among women.
Since I was littleJUDY AND MARY
Released in 1995 as JUDY AND MARY’s sixth single.
Issued as a single cut from the album ORANGE SUNSHINE, it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Rooms” and as an insert song in the film “Simsons.” It’s a gentle ballad that retains JUDY AND MARY’s strong rock feel.
dearestKOH+
It was released in 2008 as KOH+’s second single.
The song was used as the theme for the film adaptation of the drama Galileo, titled Suspect X, and was produced by Masaharu Fukuyama.
The following year, in 2009, Fukuyama’s self-cover was used in a Toshiba REGZA commercial.
To the futureKiroro
It was released in 1998 as Kiroro’s second single.
It is often sung in middle and high school music classes and at choir competitions, and is also known as a graduation song.
This famous piece conveys a mother’s kindness, gratitude toward one’s mother, and the strength to move forward into the future.