Recommended ballad songs for women

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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.

Recommended Ballad Songs for Women (121–130)

PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki

Miki Imai – PIECE OF MY WISH

PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki

This is a hit number by Miki Imai that single women flocked to sing at karaoke when it started spreading in the ’80s.

She was a model with charismatic popularity in fashion magazines, had a lovely singing voice, and seemed to have no flaws.

She’s still as beautiful as ever, and I find myself listening to this song and feeling again how good it is.

It’s all the more captivating because it’s Miki Imai’s voice.

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Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

Listening to OliviaAnri

It was released in 1978 as Anri’s debut single.

Written and composed by Ami Ozaki and provided to Anri, the song grew into one of Anri’s standard numbers after being covered by many singers.

It is a breakup song that portrays the end of a romance from a woman’s perspective.

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Sillyieiri reo

Leo Ieiri – Silly

Sillyieiri reo

It was released in 2014 as Leo Ieiri’s eighth single.

Written specifically as the theme song for the TBS drama “For N,” the track is a ballad that explores human folly and the bittersweet tenderness that resides within it.

With this song, it won the Best Drama Song at the 83rd The Television Drama Academy Awards.

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In conclusion

We introduced some recommended ballad songs.

Ladies, what did you think? There were songs sung by men as well, but many were directed toward women or resonated with women’s feelings, so they were probably easy to listen to without any discomfort.

If any tracks caught your interest, don’t just listen—try singing them at karaoke, too!