Great English-language songs recommended for women: world classics and popular hits

Love StoryTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Love Story

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Taylor Swift elevated a classic theme into a heartwarming story.

Set to a sweeping melody, the song portrays the pure feelings of young lovers and their conflict with the forces that stand in their way.

Seamlessly blending country and pop, the track was released in September 2008 and garnered a worldwide sensation.

It sold over 6 million copies in the United States and more than 18 million globally.

The music video, adorned with historical costumes and settings, won a Country Music Association Award.

This song is perfect for healing the pain of heartbreak or seeking empathy when you’re deeply in love.

It is truly a timeless masterpiece that speaks to everyone struggling with love.

Yeah!Usher

Usher – Yeah! (Official Video) ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris

This big hit by Usher is a track that gets you hyped anytime, anywhere.

I feel like I heard it playing at Shibuya 109.

I love the distinctive backing sound.

I even had it as my ringtone back then.

I think it’s a song that will never go out of style.

Usher is so cool!

If I Were To DieWinona Oak

Winona Oak – If I Were To Die [Official Music Video]

A poignant song by Swedish artist Winona Oak that weaves themes of love and loss.

Released in February 2024 as the lead single from her EP “Void,” the track portrays the fragility of romance and the intensity of emotion.

As Winona herself describes it—“a love song with a dark twist”—it delicately captures the unease that can exist within happy moments.

Informed by her experience of losing her mother, Winona’s raw feelings resonate deeply with listeners.

This is a song that stands beside those who, though afraid of parting from the ones they love, still find the courage to choose that love.

sugasugababy bash

Baby Bash – Suga Suga (Official Music Video) ft. Frankie J

You’ll get hooked on the sweet voice and become a fan once you listen.

He’s singing together with Frankie J.

Even though it’s a track by two men, it feels like a sweet ballad—an R&B classic.

Within the soothing vocals, you can also feel a sense of masculinity.

Personally, I think this is the number one song by Baby Bash.

Get busysean paul

Sean Paul – Get Busy/Like Glue (Official Video)

It’s a pretty popular, big-hit song.

This is a classic HIP-HOP track.

I think it was playing at 109 back in the day.

It’s the kind of HIP-HOP number you can show off to.

I even had it as my ringtone.

It’s a track you’d want to play in the club or in the car.

BeautifulSnoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg – Beautiful ft. Pharrell Williams

The PV has lots of kissing and hugging, and it’s cool and thrilling.

Snoop Dogg used to go by the name Snoop Doggy Dogg.

He has been arrested several times in the past.

His face and background can be intimidating, but he’s a heavyweight in hip-hop, and his music is cool.

I’m A FlirtR. Kelly

I’m a Flirt Remix

It has a calm vibe that feels like a mix of R&B and reggae.

I like R.

Kelly’s voice; it’s soothing to listen to.

The song expresses a man’s true feelings, and I find it strangely appealing.

T.I.

and T-Pain sing on it too, and all three of them are really cool.