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

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Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A singer-songwriter who has become popular across generations for her richly evocative lyrics and vocals, Aimyon.

Her signature song “Marigold” is a love song that’s perfect for summer.

Its wistful, slightly nostalgic melody that fits the season’s vibe, along with deeply affecting lyrics that sink into your heart, are truly captivating.

It’s also a karaoke favorite, so be sure to try singing it when you go during summer vacation.

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Saitō Ayumu

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A classic song that likens encounters with loved ones and the workings of fate to the warp and weft used in silk weaving.

The irreplaceable bonds formed with those we meet eventually become a beautiful fabric that warmly envelops someone—this is the wonderful tale woven by Miyuki Nakajima in this gem of a track.

Its emotionally rich melody and lyrics that pierce the heart are in perfect harmony, gently embracing the listener.

Released in October 1992 on the album “EAST ASIA,” it returned to the spotlight in 1998 as the theme song for the drama “Seija no Kōshin” (March of the Saints).

Sparked by a cover by Bank Band, it has continued to be cherished as a wedding staple.

Why not etch it into your heart as a memorable song to color life’s milestones together with someone special?

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aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

It’s a song by aiko that portrays a delicate heart: identifying with an insect that protects itself with a hard shell yet is fragile inside, and acting tough precisely because it’s in love.

Like that insect that cannot survive the winter, the song foresees the end of love, yet its deep affection moves you as it tries to accept even the sadness as a cherished memory.

Released in November 1999, it was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s CDTV.

If you’ve ever found yourself putting on a brave front in front of someone you like, you’ll understand this all too well! As you listen, may you embrace that awkwardness as a part of yourself and find the courage to step forward into tomorrow.

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Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

It’s one of Superfly’s signature songs—beloved not only as a wedding song but also as a song of gratitude and celebration.

Because it’s such a classic and well-known masterpiece, we might not often pause to reflect on its lyrics.

But when you take a closer look, you realize it’s a beautiful love song that feels cleansing to the soul.

On a special day, pledging “Let’s stay together from here on,” and offering a bouquet… that kind of romantic story is truly moving.

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Hane Keisuke

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Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A single packed with messages that cheer on new beginnings in spring.

Released in September 2020 as the theme song for the animated film “Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi,” it’s Aimyon’s seventh single.

Starting from the platform at Kitasenju Station, the song is filled with memories of two people and hopes for the future.

The gentle lyrics about family bonds and everyday happiness will warm the listener’s heart.

It’s a perfect track for anyone feeling anxious about a new chapter in life or wanting to feel connected to someone special.

Let the spring breeze guide you as you wrap yourself in Aimyon’s tender voice and set out with a refreshed spirit.

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Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

This is a ballad imbued with a warm message that gently accompanies the season of partings.

It paints a bittersweet yet beautiful scene of entrusting gratitude to a loved one and an inexpressible love to a “bouquet,” and offering it as a gift.

Released digitally in April 2016 as Hikaru Utada’s comeback work, it became familiar as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Totto-chan.

It resonated with those who had long awaited her return, earning high acclaim, including the Excellence Award at the 58th Japan Record Awards that year.

It’s perfect for moments like graduation ceremonies when you want to express thanks to teachers and friends.

This piece, which gently nudges you forward on a new path, will add color to a special day when you bid farewell with smiles through tears.

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"Fight" / Miyuki Nakajima cover.

Miyuki Nakajima’s “Between the Sky and You/Fight!” was released in 1994.

Among the two A-side tracks, “Between the Sky and You” may be the more famous, but in fact “Fight!” is a hidden masterpiece.

At first listen it might seem like a gentle, whispering song, but the more you hear it, the more you can feel her raw inner turmoil.

This is the ultimate cheer-up song, one I especially recommend when you’re truly struggling.

Close your eyes softly and savor it together with its wonderful lyrics.

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Yuuki

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