[Songs Portraying Strong Women] Positive Tracks to Listen to When You’re Feeling Discouraged
When you hear the phrase “a strong woman,” what kind of woman do you picture?
“A person with an inner core,” “someone who isn’t easily intimidated,” “someone who doesn’t dwell on the past”…
There are many ways to interpret what it means to be strong.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that portray strong women from a variety of perspectives.
If you’re thinking, “I want to move on from heartbreak,” “I want to follow the path I believe in,” “I want to be myself,” or “Who am I, really?”, please read to the end.
You’re sure to find your ideal image of a “strong woman.”
- [Boost Your Feminine Charm] Recommended Japanese Songs and Popular Tracks for Self-Improvement
- Songs to listen to when you’re feeling down! Tracks that boost your self-confidence
- I'll Show Them! A Special Feature on Uplifting Songs That Turn Frustration into Fuel
- Energizing songs recommended for women: songs that make you feel positive.
- A song that feels refreshing after a breakup. A love song to listen to when you want to move on.
- [Support for the Heart] Songs That Give You Courage When Times Are Tough
- Definitely when you want a boost of power! Energetic songs recommended for Gen Z
- A collection of cool songs that sound great when sung by women, originally male songs
- [Heartbreak Song] To Bounce Back From a Broken Heart | Uplifting, Positive Tracks & Anthems
- Masterpieces about girls: recommended popular songs
- [With Your Power] A List of Cool Songs by K‑pop Female Artists & Idols
- Uplifting songs recommended for women in their 40s
- Stress-relief songs to listen to when you’re irritated—tracks that will make you feel refreshed.
[Songs Portraying Strong Women] Positive Tracks to Hear When You're About to Falter (81–90)
A Woman’s Life: The Flower of AsakusaKitano Machiko
Set in the shitamachi district of Asakusa, this song by Machiko Kitano portrays the life of a woman who holds fast to an unchanging spirit amid changing times.
Released in February 2024, it was produced to commemorate the 35th anniversary of her debut.
The piece beautifully depicts Asakusa’s evocative scenery alongside the strength of a woman living boldly.
Kitano’s resonant, powerful vocals further enhance the song’s appeal.
This work is recommended for women standing at a crossroads in life and for those who value staying true to themselves.
Also memorable is Kitano’s commitment to her fans—such as praying for the song’s success at Asakusa Shrine—which highlights the importance she places on those bonds.
Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai
This is a song by Mai Koseki that delicately sings of aching emotions.
The lyrics, packed with the pain and turmoil of heartbreak, truly move you: the café where the breakup was announced, the unforgettable quirks of the person you loved, the dilemma of wanting to see them but being unable to.
Haven’t we all felt this way at least once? Even so, you can feel the strength of someone wiping away their tears and trying to face forward.
Featured on the single “Namida no Tomorrow / Yes! Hare Yohō,” released in April 2024, this track’s warm, ’90s J-pop–styled sound seems to gently embrace the portrait of a real, down-to-earth woman.
It’s the kind of song that will quietly stay by your side when you want to move on from the pain of a broken heart.
I am me…Tanaka Aimi
This song carries a strong message about valuing your true self.
It sings about the importance of having your own colors without being bound by others’ expectations.
The uniquely husky yet resonant high vocals powerfully convey a desire for self-acceptance and self-actualization.
Released in January 2024 as Aimi Tanaka’s fourth single, it also drew attention for its music video featuring a head-to-toe pink outfit.
The lyrics, filled with vulnerability, the courage to take on challenges, and aspirations toward dreams, are sure to resonate with many.
It’s a track you’ll want to recommend to anyone who wants to live authentically but struggles with confidence.
VixenBABYMETAL
This is BABYMETAL’s “Megitsune,” from a group that has now grown into a globally renowned girls’ metal unit.
The must-see music video will make you want to get up and dance! It’s a track that boldly showcases the tenacious side that runs counter to a woman’s outward feelings, with classical turns of phrase and the tones of traditional Japanese instruments sprinkled throughout to evoke the spirit of the ideal Japanese woman.
The hard, aggressive sound further bolsters women’s inner strength.
And as the lyrics suggest, perhaps it’s by putting on a brave front that we truly become strong.
cold rainBONNIE PINK
No matter what happens, as long as I’ve got a fire burning inside me, I’ll never lose—I’ll keep on living.
That powerful resolve is what BONNIE PINK sings about in “Tsumetai Ame” (“Cold Rain”).
The song was chosen as the theme for the drama Dirty Mama! starring Hiromi Nagasaku.
It portrays a harsh world—a society where even a small disadvantage makes life harder, where women are often looked down upon.
It calls those cold aspects of society “cold rain,” and declares: no matter how cold the rain, no matter how exposed we are to society’s chill, I refuse to be defeated.
It’s a song that gives you the strength to stand up again when waves of hardship hit and you feel like you’re about to lose.
