Deeply Relatable: Kana Nishino’s Lyrics in These Beloved Songs

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Kana Nishino, a female singer who enjoys overwhelming support from young women.

Her biggest appeal is, without a doubt, the lyrics told from a woman’s perspective!

Those straightforward words gently sink into many women’s hearts and have earned deep empathy.

It’s said that in her hugely popular lyrics, she has her own unique way of writing.

She apparently writes lyrics the way you would craft a movie’s storyline!

In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce songs of hers whose lyrics are especially relatable and captivating.

You’re sure to find a masterpiece that stays close to your heart.

[So Relatable] Kana Nishino's Most Empathizable Masterpieces (21–30)

Magical Starshine Make-up☆Nishino Kana

Magical Starshine Make-up☆

Magical Starshine Make-up☆Nishino Kana

On those mornings when you just can’t get into the groove and find yourself sighing at your reflection, we’ve all been there, right? This is the one song by Kana Nishino that sprinkles a bit of sparkling magic on your heart.

Through the everyday ritual of makeup, it tells the story of transforming back into the version of yourself you always wanted to be.

The lively pop sound and Kana Nishino’s cute vocals feel like a gentle push that says, “You’re not alone.” Released as a single in July 2025, it also made waves with a simultaneous performance on THE FIRST TAKE.

Put it on first thing in the morning, and you’re sure to start a wonderful day!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

In conclusion

We’ve carefully selected and introduced songs by Kana Nishino—one of the defining female singers of the 2010s—whose relatable lyrics are especially captivating. If you listen while reading the lyrics, you’ll surely find a song you can relate to. Written from a thoroughly female perspective and in a straight-to-the-point style, her lyrics still capture the hearts of many women today. If you’re interested, be sure to check out the songs we couldn’t cover in this article, too!