Masterpieces that sing about women. Recommended popular songs.
We’ve gathered songs by a wide range of artists—from female to male vocalists—that sing about women’s feelings and about “her” as seen from a man’s perspective.
Men and women often think about things differently.
It could be interesting to compare how various artists express their viewpoints.
Masterpieces about women: Recommended popular songs (1–10)
User ManualNishino Kana
It was released in 2015 as Kana Nishino’s 27th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the Warner Bros.–distributed film “No Longer Heroine,” the track likens the inner feelings of women—often hard for men to understand—and their maiden hearts to an “instruction manual.” It resonated with many women and became popular as a song that gives voice to women’s inner thoughts.
Like, dislikefantomu shiitaa
An irresistibly addictive track that sings of the madness of love and hate.
Released in May 2025, it’s a song themed around obsessive love crafted by Koharu from Charan-Po-Rantan.
It was also selected as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series “Dear My Baby: Until I Control You,” and its sound—an exquisite fusion of retro-horror aesthetics and a pop melody—has been generating buzz on social media.
Highly recommended for those who relate to the complicated emotions of romance and expressions of love that border on the pathological.
Someone Like YouAdele
It’s a song with a simple arrangement of just piano accompaniment and her vocals, which further highlights her appeal.
The lyrics poignantly depict a complex maiden’s heart: sincerely wishing happiness for a former lover after a breakup, yet unable to let go of the desire to not be forgotten.
First loveOku Hanako
It was released in 2010 as Hanako Oku’s 10th single.
What the title suggests and the lyrics convey are slightly different, and it has become the ultimate breakup song, depicting the aftermath of losing a mature love—when you’ve truly fallen for someone.
The lyrics, expressing a woman’s lingering feelings for him, are deeply moving and poignant.
Message of RougeArai Yumi
This is the opening theme song of the 1989 film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
It was released in 1975 as the fifth single by Yumi Arai (Yuming).
Since becoming the movie’s theme song, it is often categorized as an anime song or a Ghibli song.
VenusJO1
This is a song released in September 2023 by the global boy group JO1.
It likens fans and loved ones to goddesses shining in the night sky, passionately conveying feelings for these irreplaceable presences over a dramatic melody.
One of its charms is the structure in which the 11 members sing as if passing a baton, and the harmonies born from their overlapping voices are nothing short of breathtaking.
The masterpiece album EQUINOX, which includes this track, reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.
It’s a number you’ll want to listen to when you’re thinking of someone special or need a bit of encouragement.
MUSEME:I
ME:I is a girl group born from an audition program, also known for winning the New Artist Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
Released as their third single in April 2025, this song portrays a girl who chases her idol and eventually becomes a “muse” herself—someone’s goddess—delivering a track that feels both powerful and beautiful.
Its urban ensemble, blending funk and city pop, contrasts with hopeful vocals, lifting your spirits just by listening.
The song was also featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.
It’s a modern pop tune that gives a push to anyone pursuing their dreams.