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 (21–30)
I long to see you now.MISIA
A grand ballad that stirs the heart with a bittersweet yet powerful longing to meet a cherished person across time.
Sung by MISIA, renowned for her overwhelming vocal prowess, this piece was written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “JIN” and released as a single in November 2009.
It was also positioned as the lead single from the album “JUST BALLADE,” and many listeners may remember it alongside the drama’s moving scenes.
The lyrics, capturing the frustration of not being able to meet someone you long for and the overflowing passion within, are perfect for anyone seeking the courage to confess their feelings on Valentine’s Day.
Why not immerse yourself in this soul-stirring voice while making chocolates?
remain ~ key of the heartKoyanagi Yuki
It was released in 2001 as Yuki Koyanagi’s 10th single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “How Long Have I Been on a Break from Love?” and reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
She performed the song at the 52nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It is a ballad filled with the feelings of heartbreak from a woman’s perspective.
EverythingMISIA
It was released in 2000 as MISIA’s seventh single.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Yamato Nadeshiko,” it became a massive hit, earning MISIA her first No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart and achieving million-seller status.
Among MISIA’s songs, it’s considered relatively easy to sing and is very popular for karaoke.
A New StorySuzuki Emiko
A pure-love ballad by Emiko Suzuki that delicately portrays the special brilliance hidden in everyday life.
Listening to it makes you realize that the days of laughing and crying on repeat are, in fact, an irreplaceable story.
Released in advance in February 2022 as the lead track from the album “5 senses,” it drew attention for its tie-in with a bridal jewelry brand on TV Asahi’s “Promercial.” It’s a piece we hope you’ll listen to if you’re feeling the desire to cherish the time you spend with your partner anew.
butterfly effectNoda Megumi
A captivating ballad where wistfulness and hope coexist.
The lyrics, which liken the truth-seeking protagonist to a morpho butterfly, are striking, carrying a beautiful message about inevitable disappearance and fragility—and the promise to surely find you when you’re crying.
Emi Noda’s emotionally rich vocals and the piano-centered arrangement wonderfully capture complex, profound feelings.
Released in May 2024, the song was also chosen as the theme for the Yomiuri TV/NTV drama “Promise: The Truth in the 16th Year.” It’s a track to listen to when you’re alone at night, when you’re hurting and feel like crying, or when you want to calm your mind.
Turn off the neon.chilldspot
This track captivates with a groove-laden sound that melts into the quiet of the night.
It’s one of the songs on the EP “the youth night,” released in November 2020 while the band chilldspot were still in high school.
It was also featured as an insert song in the film “Love’s Thorn.” The piece portrays beautiful moments within a deep, intimate relationship along with the accompanying inner conflicts.
Its stylish melodies rooted in soul and R&B gently cradle those aching feelings.
Vocalist Hiyune’s voice—combining clarity and power—lays bare those complex emotions, striking right at the listener’s heart.
Perfect for nights when you want to bask in a mature kind of melancholy.
future visionMarushii
A song that depicts envisioning a happy future, born from calm, irreplaceable days spent with a loved one.
Crafted by Marcy, a popular rock band known for their down-to-earth lyrics, it was released for digital streaming in April 2022 and later included on the acclaimed album “Memory.” The track shimmers with luminous sound and a comfortable beat, gently intertwined with Yukyo Yoshida’s warm vocals.
Its lyrics, describing two people who have spent time together deepening their understanding of each other and building a happy future, kindle a quiet warmth in the listener’s heart.
It’s a ballad that envelops you in a sense of bliss.