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

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko50rank/position

aiko - “Sakura no Toki” music video

Released in 2000, aiko’s “Sakura no Toki” overflows with the giddy feelings of warm spring right from its melody.

The lyrics portray scenes of unrequited love, and aiko’s signature, cute word choices make your heart flutter.

I hope you’ll always be the kind of person who loves watching the cherry blossoms together forever! The honest feelings of someone in unrequited love are expressed just as they are, straight and true.

If this song gives you strength, try inviting the person you like to go see the cherry blossoms together!

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Mutual loveaiko51rank/position

aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

This is a love song that portrays the delicate emotions of two people in love.

Aiko’s distinctive voice gently conveys the aching tenderness of the heart.

Released digitally in April 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.

The more you think about it, the more you end up missing each other; you feel a bond that words can’t capture.

Aiko masterfully sings about the subtle nuances of being in love.

The more you listen, the more it overlaps with your own experiences of love, and it’s sure to resonate with many.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone struggling with matters of the heart.

fireworksaiko52rank/position

aiko - “Hanabi” music video

When you think of summer, this is the song that comes to mind! aiko’s 1999 release “Hanabi” (Fireworks).

Although it’s often seen as a summer love song, it actually expresses the loneliness aiko felt when, soon after her debut, she was so busy that she couldn’t attend the annual fireworks festivals she used to go to with friends.

The distinctive lyrics in the chorus describe her wish that she could watch the fireworks like that.

But of course, interpretations vary! You can hear it as a love song about wavering over whether to move forward, or enjoy it while lamenting being too busy to have fun the way you want.

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SAKI

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Decembermilet53rank/position

milet「December」MUSIC VIDEO

“December,” included on singer milet’s 2023 album 5am, features an artist known for releasing numerous collaboration tracks.

The song is imbued with thoughts for her mother, expressing how childhood experiences now support who she is.

Her smooth delivery, weaving Japanese and English lyrics, conveys deep love and gratitude to the mother who has supported her all along.

It’s a moving ballad carried by beautiful strings and piano melodies.

As you reflect on the days gone by, listen for the phrases that affirm her resolve to protect the loved ones she holds dear from now on.

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mutō

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I stillmilet54rank/position

milet “I still” Music Video (Theme song for the film ‘Unknown Girlfriend’)

A gem-like love ballad by milet, known for a voice where aching tenderness and strength intertwine, beautifully capturing the emotions of the character she portrays in the film.

Its richly emotive melody weaves together a yearning for eternal love and the anxieties that come with it, while lyrics that speak of unwavering, straightforward affection resonate deeply.

Written as the theme song for the film “The Girlfriend I Don’t Know,” slated for release in February 2025, the track will debut on streaming platforms in January 2025, followed by a CD single release in February.

It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to on your morning commute, on your way home at night, or while thinking of someone special.

hanatabamilet55rank/position

milet “hanataba” Music Video (Theme song for TBS Sunday Drama “Antihero”)

A song that sings of a bittersweet love.

Its lyrics powerfully declare that “even in the darkness, love becomes hope,” leaving a strong impression.

Written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama ‘Anti-Hero,’ it was released in May 2024.

Featuring milet’s powerful vocals and delicate melodies, it pairs well with the show’s storyline.

Expressing the complex emotions of someone in love, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.

Why not listen together and let your hearts connect?

GOOD NIGHT BABYaimyon56rank/position

Aimyon – GOOD NIGHT BABY [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyong is especially popular among young women, but she has fans across a wide range of ages.

Her vocal ability and expressiveness are outstanding, which makes her popularity easy to understand.

The song “GOOD NIGHT BABY” captures that slightly frustrating feeling that comes with mutual love—the kind of exchanges that happen precisely because both people feel the same.

Yet it clearly conveys how deeply they love and are loved.

It also somehow carries a faint sense of nostalgia, making it a track that likely resonates with older generations as well.

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utatane

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