Masterpieces about girls: recommended popular songs

romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase

Nanase Aikawa / Koigokoro (Love Sentiments)

Nanase Aikawa’s powerful vocals brilliantly capture this classic song woven with bittersweet longing and anxious emotion.

While looking back on happy memories of the past, the protagonist’s confusion about their current relationship is beautifully depicted through evocative imagery like the sound of waves and the darkness of night.

Released in October 1996, the song was featured in a Camelia Diamond commercial and became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon chart and selling a total of 1.129 million copies.

Its innovative sound—bringing elements of folklore into J-pop—also drew attention, and it continues to be cherished by many as one of Nanase Aikawa’s signature tracks.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you can’t move on from heartbreak or when you’re struggling with a relationship with someone important to you.

I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa

Aoyama Thelma feat. SoulJa / I'm by Your Side

There’s a certain wistfulness in the way she gently sings her songs.

The lyrics clearly capture feelings from a female perspective, and listening to them makes you feel like you’re slipping into the emotions yourself.

The music video also feels a bit like watching a film, which I find very appealing.

Love SpiritsChatmonchy

Chatmonchy 'Love Spirits' Music Video

This song is written from a woman’s perspective.

She knows the person she loves already has someone to love, yet she pleads for him not to remember her—lyrics filled with bittersweet longing.

It captures a woman’s heart so well that it’s a track I especially want women to hear.

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Koi no Uta / GO!GO!7188

Even if the person you like has someone else they like, once you fall for them, you can’t think about anyone else, right? This song tenderly captures that feeling—a faint, bittersweet track that tightens your chest.

Its charm lies in the unadorned, straightforward lyrics.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

This song is memorable for its delicate vocals and beautiful melody.

With MISIA’s rich expressive power, it conveys deep love and gratitude for someone special.

The warm, comforting lyrics resonate with listeners and have garnered widespread empathy.

Released in October 2000, it was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” The song became a major topic of conversation, ranking first in JASRAC’s 2001 annual distribution of copyright royalties.

It’s a heartwarming track that gently supports those in love.

I long to see you now.MISIA

MISIA – Aitakute Ima (Official HD Music Video)

It became a hit as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama series “JIN.” It overflows with a woman’s pure longing to see someone dear to her.

MISIA’s powerful vocals and the delicacy with which she sings of a aching woman’s heart captivate listeners.

It’s a grand, sweeping ballad.

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Woman

This song portrays women’s inner strength, with Shiho Ochi’s powerful vocals resonating deeply.

Included on the album “WHITE,” released in May 2015, it expresses women’s allure and inner conflicts from a unique perspective.

Set to a funk-rock sound, it delivers a strong message to women living in the modern era.

The theme of the song is overturning fixed notions of femininity and the importance of living true to oneself.

It depicts women striving to forge their own paths within society.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to reassess your own value or are about to take a new step forward.