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.
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Masterpieces about women: Recommended popular songs (1–10)
VenusYURIYAN RETRIEVER
A multi-entertainer gaining international attention, YURIYAN RETRIEVER releases her second single.
Dropped in September 2025, this track delivers a powerful message against judging people by appearances.
Continuing her self-produced approach from her debut single “YURIYAN TIME,” it boldly declares that true worth lies within.
It’s a song that reminds you you’re an irreplaceable goddess—perfect for moments when you’ve lost confidence or feel worn down by others’ opinions.
Venusjoōbachi
Queen Bee is a band highly acclaimed for their unique musicality and alluring vocals.
Their songs always present a stunningly crafted world.
Announcing their return from a hiatus, this release is dance rock that fuses disco’s euphoria with punk’s sharp edge.
The lyrics portray the duality of the person revered like a goddess of beauty, drawing us into a thrilling relationship where even their lies become something to love.
Released as a single in February 2015, the track is also included on the classic album “Kirei.” It gained attention as the opening theme for the drama “Kaiki Renai Sakusen,” directed and written by Keralino Sandorovich.
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.
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.
AphroditeYamazaki Masayoshi
A song by Masayoshi Yamazaki that sings of an exceptionally passionate goddess of summer.
It portrays an adult love story in which the beloved is perceived as the very goddess of beauty and love, and the protagonist is captivated by her dazzling allure.
The Latin-flavored sound, distinctly different from his conventional folk-tinged image, evokes the hero’s burning feelings of love.
Released in August 2012 as his 29th single, the track was also included on the following year’s album, FLOWERS.
Notably, on the release day he held an in-store live performance in Daikanyama—the first in 15 years.
It’s a number you’ll want to play when you want to lift your spirits while feeling the heat of summer.
Aphrodite of the WindInagaki Junichi
A bittersweet yet beautiful song by Junichi Inagaki that likens a lover from days long past to a goddess.
The 16-year-old beloved, now a phantom forever out of reach, is overlaid with the image of a goddess of beauty.
Beyond the lyrics that vividly conjure the dazzling scenery of the Adriatic Sea, what truly defines the song’s allure is Inagaki’s crystal-clear, soaring high tenor.
The track was included on the album “Shylights,” released in February 1983, and this acclaimed record won the Best Album Award at that year’s Japan Record Awards.