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 (1–10)
Because you are hereUru
This is “Anata ga Iru Koto de,” a ballad by Uru, who made her major-label debut in 2016, recommended especially for women.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Ship of Theseus.” Uru’s vocals are poignant yet powerful, resonating deeply.
Many women may relate to the lyrics, which capture the feelings that grow for someone you love when you’re alone.
On a night you’re spending by yourself—if you feel like listening to a gentle, soothing ballad—please give this song a try.
It’s sure to comfort you, who are always doing your best.
Ref:rainAimer
Aimer’s voice feels soft yet powerful, gently wrapping around you.
This song was created as the ending theme for the anime “After the Rain.” The lyrics portray a delicate, heartrending world, and their sheer beauty alone has the power to bring you to tears.
When combined with Aimer’s vocals, the effect is overwhelmingly moving.
Although the anime chosen for the ending theme depicts romance, this song is not only for love stories—it’s also perfect for those vaguely heavy days, or for times when you just want to cry alone for no particular reason.
orionYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu whose plucked strings create a popping sound that evokes the twinkling of stars.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
The lyrics, which wish for the singer and the person they love to be connected, like the lines that link the stars to form Orion, are wonderfully romantic.
Try listening while tracing the story in the lyrics against your own feelings of unrequited love.
Gazing up at Orion and letting your thoughts wander is nice, too.
Moments that carry this kind of romantic, slightly sentimental atmosphere are best savored alone.
It’s sung by a man, but perhaps women might find the romanticism even more relatable.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Released in 1999 as aiko’s fourth single overall.
The song was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “CDTV” in December 1999 and for Fuji TV’s “Jobireba!?” In it, she compares herself in love—putting on a brave face to protect herself—to a rhinoceros beetle.
It’s one of aiko’s signature songs and enjoys overwhelming popularity among women in karaoke.
Christmas songback number
When it comes to bittersweet love ballads you want to hear in winter, “Christmas Song” is the one.
Its poignant lyrics are so relatable that you might even be moved to tears.
It’s a perfect choice when you feel like crying, after a breakup, or whenever you’re thinking about someone you love.
It’s also easy for women to sing, so it’s great for karaoke.
Try singing it the next time you go to karaoke with your girlfriends—it could even spark some love-story talk.
Let this gentle song wash over you and immerse yourself in the feeling of being in love.
Two ShadowsNovelbright
This is “Futatsu no Kage” by Novelbright, a five-piece rock band affectionately nicknamed “Nobura” or “Novebura.” The song expresses the feelings of a man who, though he and his ex are no longer together, still keeps in touch and can’t quite cut the ties between them.
Every breakup is different, but being able to wish each other happiness afterward might be the sign of a good ending to a romance.
How about listening to this song while gazing at the night sky on a beautiful moonlit evening? It’s a ballad that’s perfect for quietly soaking in at night.
I long to see you now.NEW!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?