Great English-language songs recommended for women: world classics and popular hits
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That said, it leans a bit toward hip-hop and R&B.
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Great English-language songs recommended for women: World classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Burning BlueMariah the Scientist
Mariah the Scientist is an American singer with an unusual background—she majored in biology in college.
Released in May 2025, this work follows her album “To Be Eaten Alive” and made major waves by reaching No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
The imagery of a heart sealed in cold ice gradually melting in the heat of passionate love is deftly depicted through a contrast of fire and ice.
Her delicate yet powerful vocals, paired with a retro sound, sink deeply into the listener’s heart.
It’s the perfect listen on a summer evening when you want to indulge in a slightly sentimental mood—you’ll surely resonate with its bittersweet and beautiful world.
BodySummer Walker
A perfect track for summer nights from Summer Walker, a leading figure in the modern R&B scene.
This song is included on her acclaimed October 2019 release, Over It.
While it seems to exude a purely sensual mood, the lyrics actually carry a message of self-love—cherishing your body and embracing its allure in full.
The fact that a music video was created about a year and a half later in response to passionate fan demand shows just how deeply loved this track is.
Listen at summer dusk, as the air turns a bit cooler, and you’ll feel both mind and body gently unwind.
Put it on for a night when you want to treat yourself with care.
WaterTyla
Tyla burst onto the scene from South Africa like a shooting star.
The song that catapulted her into stardom is a track from her debut album, “Tyla”! Blending the breezy rhythms of Afrobeats with sensual R&B, the sound feels like a refreshing tonic seeping into sun-warmed skin in summer.
The lyrics portray an irrepressible passion and a longing for intimate connection, and that slightly risqué worldview is sure to make your heart skip a beat.
This record became a historic hit, marking the first entry in 55 years on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist from South Africa! It’s the perfect number for relaxing on a summer evening with a slightly grown-up vibe.
On My MamaVictoria Monét
A message of powerful self-affirmation that stirs your heart without you even realizing it! This is a track by singer-songwriter Victoria Monét from California.
Written “as if speaking words to herself” during the challenging postpartum period, the song overflows with positive energy that boosts listeners’ self-esteem.
Its memorable hook—sampling a 2009 track—and triumphant horns feel great and seem like they could blow away the languor of summer.
Released in June 2023 and included on the acclaimed album Jaguar II, the song became her first top-40 entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
Why not charge up your energy by listening on a summer drive or on a morning when you want to lift your mood?
Girl on FireAlicia Keys
When you feel like you’re about to be overwhelmed by hardship, this is a song that awakens your inner strength and gives you the courage to rise.
Released by American artist Alicia Keys in September 2012, it powerfully portrays an ordinary girl igniting her passion and overcoming adversity.
Featured on the album “Girl on Fire,” the track captured hearts worldwide following its debut at the MTV Video Music Awards.
While rooted in R&B, it’s distinguished by its innovative sound that incorporates elements of electro and hip-hop.
It’s a song I highly recommend when you’re losing sight of your own worth or when you’ve hit a wall and can’t move forward.
we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande
A heart-stirring love song by Ariana Grande that captures the mingled ache of heartbreak and glimmers of hope, rendered through an unforgettable sound blending synth-pop and electro house.
It weaves complex emotions—wanting to understand the other person yet failing to connect, unable to be just friends yet still wanting to wait for love.
Featured on the album “eternal sunshine” and released in March 2024, the track also sparked buzz with its music video created as an homage to the film Eternal Sunshine.
It’s a warm, comforting piece that keeps you company when you want to dwell on bittersweet memories of love, when you’re waiting for someone, and when you’re ready to face your own feelings.
I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder
A gem of a ballad by American genius singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.
It’s an emotionally moving piece whose gentle, warm melody and lyrics—about calling someone for no reason other than to say “I love you”—resonate deep in the heart.
The song was produced in August 1984 as the theme for the film The Woman in Red, and in Japan it’s also well known from the TV drama Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru.
Savor the atmosphere that lets you feel the tenderness found in everyday life, and listen while thinking of someone dear to you.