Recommended for Gen Z! Classic love songs sung by female artists
Even when we say “love song,” the expressions change depending on perspective—men and women often see things differently.
Especially nowadays, when people say romance is on the decline, that gap shows up clearly in songs too.
So this time, we’re introducing love songs performed by female artists that we recommend for Gen Z.
Of course, we’ve selected tracks that anyone—men included, and those from different generations—can enjoy for their differing viewpoints and expressions, so be sure to check them out!
We hope you’ll find at least one song you love.
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Recommended for Gen Z! Classic love songs sung by female artists (21–30)
My loverKoresawa
The happiness of being with someone you love right now, and the anxiety that the relationship might end someday.
A song that gently scoops up these delicate feelings we all carry has been released in November 2025 as the title track of Koresawa’s digital EP “Atashi no Koibito E.P.” Its true-to-life expressions of love, written in conversational phrases, slowly seep into the heart over a gently paced ensemble.
It’s a number we especially recommend to anyone who wants to cherish the time they spend with their partner.
Love WindIkuta Rira
This song gently wraps around a heart that’s become timid about love, like a spring breeze.
It carefully depicts the protagonist, who carries past wounds, meeting someone who looks at them with unwavering eyes and slowly trying to move forward.
The moment when the wish for love to be simpler intersects with the courage to take a step anyway is achingly poignant, and as you listen, it resonates with your own feelings of love.
Lila Ikuta’s clear, translucent voice delicately conveys these wavering emotions and truly strikes a chord.
Released in April 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.
New Zealand Edition.” This marks the third time Lila Ikuta has provided a theme song for the series, following “Romance no Yakusoku” and “Sparkle.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you don’t quite have the courage to start a new romance, or when you’re feeling your heart race over a new encounter.
BiryaniNogizaka 46
A song by Nogizaka46 released as their 40th single in November 2025.
It features 6th-generation members Shizuki Setoguchi and Moeka Yata as double centers.
The lyrics vividly capture the emotional wavering of young people mustering the courage to take a step forward in love.
Its upbeat, spicy dance-pop sound builds a sense of exhilaration.
It’s an energetic track that gives a push to anyone feeling the thrill of a new romance or gearing up to take on something new.
a tease; someone who leads others on≠ME
The 7th single from ≠ME portrays both the frustration and boldness of a girl in love.
Released in September 2023, this sweet-and-sour love song features lyrics by Rino Sashihara.
It charmingly sings of the cute impatience of wanting your feelings to be noticed, yet struggling to get them across.
The music video, set in a fairy-tale-like world, is also adorable and not to be missed.
With its sweet melody and uplifting lyrics, it’s a perfect track not only for those in love but also for anyone who wants to express their feelings honestly.
A Naked Heartaimyon
When you’re going through days where love just doesn’t work out, it can feel like you’re the only one being left behind.
The 10th single, released in June 2020, is a warm ballad that gently embraces those bittersweet feelings.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Housekeeper Mr.
Nagisa,” it resonated with many hearts.
Its simple arrangement, centered on piano and pianica, softly wraps unadorned, true-to-life emotions.
It tenderly portrays the feeling of wanting to fall in love again even after repeated heartbreaks, making it a song you’ll want to hear especially if you’ve grown timid about love.
Aimyon’s warm vocals will quietly give you a nudge toward tomorrow.
I want to become a ghost.Yuika
Sung over a breezy sound, it’s a devoted—if a little heavy—love that wishes to become the ghost of the one they adore.
Yuika, whose realistic emotional expression resonates with many, delivers complex feelings of love with a clear, translucent voice.
Lyrics that express the ache of wanting to be close but unable to touch through unique metaphors are sure to make many listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
Released in July 2025, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Wataru-kun no XX ga Hōkai Sunzen.” If straight love songs leave you wanting more, this might fit perfectly with that frustrating, bittersweet feeling.
To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawa
A happy love song with a fresh twist: expressing “thank you” to his ex-girlfriends.
It’s a track released in September 2024 by Koresawa, a popular singer-songwriter known for her no-appearance-in-media style.
Contrary to what the title suggests, it’s remarkably positive, conveying a sincere gratitude for all past relationships that helped shape who he is now.
The song was later included on the album “To the You Who Chose Me and the You Who Didn’t.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel like affirming everything—past loves and present happiness alike.