Best/Loved Songs with Great Lyrics by Female Singer-Songwriters: Ranking [2026]

Excessive WealthShiina Ringo85rank/position

Ringo Sheena – Excessive Wealth

Although it’s not a poppy, upbeat melody and probably not for everyone, there are surprisingly many people who say they love this song.

There seem to be as many interpretations of the lyrics as there are listeners, and that’s another reason it’s cherished.

One possible reading is that true happiness or wealth is something you define for yourself—that the ability to make your own choices might itself be a kind of riches.

What do you think?

Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo86rank/position

Ringo Sheena – Kiss Me Here.

A signature song by Ringo Sheena, an artist who has created numerous classics with her unforgettable husky voice and overwhelming musical sensibility.

It brilliantly captures the complex emotions of a woman in love, making it a recommended karaoke choice for women in their 20s who are struggling with romance.

The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo87rank/position

Sheena Ringo – The Theory of Happiness

A signature song by Ringo Sheena and also her major-label debut, this is a straightforward love song.

What it says is quite simple, but the phrasing—rich with Sheena’s unique worldview—stirs the heart.

It’s a refreshing track whose distinctive cuteness overflows with purity and is irresistibly captivating.

Blink of YouthShiina Ringo88rank/position

Ringo Sheena – Blink of Youth

This is a gem of a ballad by Sheena Ringo that delicately depicts the beauty of time as it fleetingly slips away.

Originally written for Chiaki Kuriyama and released in November 2011, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Secret Agent Erika.” It was later included on her self-cover album “Gyakuyunyuu: Kouwankyoku,” released in May 2014.

The lyrics, capturing the purity of youth and the irreplaceable value of moments that will never return, pierce the heart.

The warm, acoustic band sound further highlights the song’s poignant emotion with exquisite grace.

It’s a masterpiece that gently stays by your side when, as an adult, you suddenly feel like looking back on the past, or when you find yourself pausing at a major turning point in life.

BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi89rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / BLUE BIRD

It’s a song with a refreshing sound that evokes a summer blue sky, and uplifting lyrics that resonate with the heart.

It gives you the courage and hope to overcome difficulties and take off into a new world.

This is Ayumi Hamasaki’s 40th single, released in June 2006.

It’s imbued with a feeling of cherishing simple happiness, making it a track you’ll want to listen to with someone special.

Perfect for creating summer memories or when you’re starting a new challenge.

Wrapped in Hamasaki’s warm vocals, why not savor the feeling of spreading your wings into the blue sky?

Dear My BooMirei Touyama90rank/position

Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo” gets an answer song!! Mirei Touyama’s “Dear My Boo”

Mirei Toyama’s fourth single, “Dear My Boo,” released in 2018.

This song is an answer track to Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo,” a love song from a woman’s perspective.

I think there are honest feelings you can’t say precisely because the love is mutual—things that are too embarrassing to put into words.

It’s a love song tightly packed with those emotions, where the bittersweet feelings of being in love with each other still come through vividly.

It’s a song filled with the hope that this love will last forever.

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By your sideMirei Touyama91rank/position

Mirei Touyama “By Your Side”

It’s a ballad that carefully expresses sincere gratitude and love for someone precious who’s always by your side.

It’s a song by Mirei Toyama, released in November 2016.

Chosen as a recommended track on TV Tokyo’s music program “Cho-Ryuha,” it was aired for about a month.

The gentle sound of piano and strings blends with Toyama’s warm vocals, creating a comforting feeling that seems to untie your heart just by listening.

The lyrics, which let go of bashfulness and evasiveness to convey feelings straightforwardly, are sure to move you.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to say a heartfelt “thank you” that you don’t usually express.