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

Spring GoesAimer36rank/position

Aimer “Spring Is Gone” MUSIC VIDEO (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theatrical Feature “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” III. spring song Theme Song / FULL ver.)

A grand ballad whose heartrending yet powerful vocals seem to signal the end of the cherry-blossom season.

The solemn melody and lyrics that evoke a resolve to devote one’s entire love deeply permeate the listener’s heart.

Released as a single in March 2020, it served as the theme song for the final chapter of the Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] film trilogy.

When the movie, after a delay, finally opened in August 2020, many fans were moved to tears as the song played alongside the story’s conclusion.

On a quiet night, why not immerse yourself in it alone while thinking of someone dear to you?

Song of FlowersAimer37rank/position

Aimer “Hana no Uta” (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theme song for the theatrical film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] I. presage flower)

Hana no Uta, included on the single ONE / Hana no Uta / Rokutousei no Yoru Magic Blue ver.

released on October 11, 2017, was produced as the theme song for the theatrical anime film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] I.

presage flower.

The song is characterized by an emotionally rich message that blends love and anguish, wistfully recalling days of past happiness.

It portrays a bittersweet longing for a loved one and a strong resolve to protect them.

Aimer’s powerful vocals and the melody are deeply intertwined with the film’s worldview, making it a track that continues to move many listeners.

It prompts us to reconsider what love is and what we ourselves should cherish.

March of the PetalsAimer38rank/position

Aimer “March of the Petals” Starring: Mirei Sasaki (Hinatazaka46) (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released on 2019/04/10)

“Petal March,” included on the 5th album Sun Dance, is a song that portrays a bittersweet love set against graduation.

Falling in love within a close-knit group brings on complicated feelings, doesn’t it? While sentimental, the lyrics also convey a fresh, spring-like light, wishing for the bright future of the one who’s setting off.

May happiness find someone like you.

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KEI

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Best FriendBrandy39rank/position

Brandy – Best Friend (Official Video)

Brandy is a female singer-songwriter from the United States.

As its title suggests, “Best Friend” is a song about her number-one friend.

The lyrics express that when she’s feeling down or going through tough times, she relies on her friend to help her get through the pain—and she promises that her friend can rely on her in difficult times too.

Having a friend who supports you when things are truly hard is reassuring and a real lifeline.

This song stands by you and supports you in hard times, just like that kind of friend.

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HATSUMI

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A gentle feelingChara40rank/position

Chara “Yasashii Kimochi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is CHARA’s signature song, “Yasashii Kimochi.” It’s an exquisite love song.

From a male perspective, it might feel a bit pushy, but it’s a track packed tightly with the wavering, heartrending emotions on the female side.

It overflows with straightforward feelings like: This is what I want to do! Why don’t you understand? I know it’s a bit selfish, but…

BeautifulSuperfly41rank/position

Superfly『Beautiful』Music Video

I feel like songs with great lyrics are overwhelmingly love songs, but “Beautiful” is about how to live your life.

It’s a song that makes you want to live strongly as yourself—without comparing to others and without needing to be the same as anyone else.

The lyrics are straightforward and powerful, like a charm you can carry with you.

Superfly’s powerful, soaring vocals make the already wonderful lyrics shine even more.

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utatane

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WildflowerSuperfly42rank/position

Superfly 『Wildflower』Music Video

A song that portrays the resolve to live as strongly as a wildflower resonates with listeners.

It carries a powerful message of holding on to hope even in difficult times and reclaiming oneself.

Released in June 2010 as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “GOLD,” it was later issued as a single.

It achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.

1 in three categories: CD sales, PC, and mobile.

Superfly’s delicate yet powerful composition beautifully complemented the drama’s worldview.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to move forward while facing personal growth, or who wish to enjoy music in an introspective mood.