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

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Aimyon – Zarame [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A work by Aimyon that sings of pain deeply lodged in the heart.

This piece was written specifically as the theme song for a suspense drama.

It’s striking in the way it faces one’s own emotions while still striving to look forward.

Included on the album “Jealousy of a Cat,” the song drew attention alongside the drama “May Lonely Deaths Pile Up,” which began airing in July 2024.

It’s recommended for those carrying heartache or those who want to confront themselves.

It might also be nice to listen alone on a quiet night.

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aimyon – Going to See You [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song whose delicate emotional expression seeps into the heart.

Released in May 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary.” Its portrayal of confronting memories and feelings from the past, through the chill of winter and a sense of loneliness, is striking.

It’s captivating for Aimyon’s uniquely personal perspective and relatable lyrics.

Garnering attention as a track that beautifully links with the drama’s theme of “memory,” it carefully depicts the small events and emotions of everyday life, leaving a resonant, heartfelt message.

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Aimyon – Futaba [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is Aimyon’s warm, encouraging song, woven from and embracing the real emotions of 18-year-olds.

Created based on message videos submitted by 1,000 young people from across Japan, it delicately depicts the unique anxieties and hopes of the transition into adulthood.

Written as the theme song for NHK’s project “Aimyon 18 Festival,” it was released digitally in March 2022.

Later, it was included as the opening track on the album “Hitomi e Ochiruyo Record,” marking it as an important number.

It’s a perfect song for those about to leap into the unknown, or for graduates who, while carrying a touch of loneliness, are determined to look forward.

Be sure to listen to this piece on your special day of new beginnings—you’ll find the courage to break out of your shell and move ahead.

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ai no hana

Aimyon, who has crafted numerous iconic ballads, wrote “Ai no Hana” as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Ranman.

In this piece, she compares love to a flower and portrays the way it blooms beautifully.

Listen while paying attention to its lovely imagery.

It’s also a song about love for someone you can no longer meet, so those who have had a similar experience will surely relate.

Its gentle, triple-meter sound soothes and warms the listener’s heart.

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Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyong’s songs all have great lyrics, and many of them really resonate with young women.

As the title suggests, “On Nights When Cherry Blossoms Fall” is a love song set in cherry blossom season.

Aimyong has a way of effortlessly putting into words—and into song—the kinds of feelings that are hard to express in everyday life, and I’m sure this track’s lyrics will hit home for women in love.

It’s a song that beautifully captures that mix of brightness and cheerfulness that comes with cherry blossom season, along with a touch of bittersweet melancholy.

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I hate this love song

This is a heartfelt love song by Chanmina that vividly captures the sweet-and-sour and complicated feelings of first love.

Written as the theme song for the film based on Yoru Sumino’s work, “Ka『』ku『』shi『』go『』to『」, it is set for release in May 2025.

With lyrics that convey the frustration of wanting to tell the truth but being unable to, and a delicate yet cute vocal tone, it leaves a strong impression.

The sound blends elements of hip-hop and R&B with the accessibility of pop.

Listening to it will likely bring back memories of your first love and tighten your chest with emotion.

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Koresawa “Tobacco” [Music Video]

This is a song by Koresawa, who has a uniquely striking presence even among pop singers.

The whisper-like vocals and the real, resonant lyrics evoke a sense of youth.

The loneliness of having the person you love disappear… just imagining it really hits you in the heart.