[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.”
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[Songs Portraying Strong Women] Positive Songs to Listen to When You're About to Lose Heart (21–30)
CHOCOLATEchanmina
Chanmina’s “CHOCOLATE” is a song about a strong woman who gets back at her ex—whom she once loved but broke up with—by becoming even more beautiful.
Breakups are painful, but they can give us the push to gain experiences and be ready to find an even better love next time.
Strong women aren’t necessarily born strong.
Surely, they’ve all gone through a lot to become that way.
Ah, heartlessAn Ruisu
Released in 1986, Ann Lewis’s “Aa Mujou” is a smash hit that vividly reflects its era, a nostalgic number for those who remember those times.
聴いていると、ちっぽけな悩みや考えすぎがばかばかしく思えてくる——“I’ll go my own way（自分の道を行く）”という言葉を完璧に体現する強い女性像が描かれている。カラオケで歌えばリフレッシュできるし、気分を上げるのに最適で、聴き終わると爽快感が残る一曲だ。
WANNABE -Japanese ver.-ITZY
ITZY is a five-member girl group from South Korea.
As the title suggests, their song “WANNABE -Japanese ver.-” features partially Japanese lyrics and is one of ITZY’s signature tracks.
When you’re troubled or feeling hazy because of work or relationships, many people probably end up feeling the same emotions expressed in the lyrics, even if they can’t say them out loud.
You might think, “If only I could say this, I’d feel so much better…” but listening to the song makes you feel positive and determined not to lose.
AlrightNishino Kana
A warm, encouraging song whose soft yet powerful vocals stay close to your heart.
Released by Kana Nishino in June 2011, it’s included on the album “Thank you, Love.” The lyrics, imbued with Nishino’s wish to cheer on those who are doing their best, deliver a message of support to “you,” who keep running straight ahead.
It’s a song that gently gives you a push on the back, urging you to keep facing forward and moving on, even in hard or sad times without giving up.
It’s a track we especially hope those striving toward their dreams and goals will listen to.
The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE
DREAMS COME TRUE, whose love songs and empowering anthems are supported by a wide range of generations.
Their song “The Showdown Is Friday” is a single released in 1992 and became DREAMS COME TRUE’s first million-selling single.
It’s a perfect match for words like “ignite your fighting spirit,” a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to throw yourself into something or overcome gloomy feelings.
It’s a song that’s sure to fill you with motivation and power.
“It looks like you could live on your own” — is that supposed to be a compliment?Juice=Juice
With its chorus serving directly as the title and leaving a strong impact, “You Think I Can Live on My Own? Is That Supposed to Be a Compliment?” This song is the 12th single released in 2019 by Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice.
Whether one wants to be seen as a ‘weak’ woman or a ‘strong’ woman varies from person to person, but having someone else decide that for you doesn’t feel right, does it? It’s a track that feels like an outpouring of those inner feelings—whether that’s good or bad—all at once.
For women who share the same state of mind, it’ll really hit home.
WomanSuperfly
This song portrays women’s inner strength, with Shiho Ochi’s powerful vocals resonating deeply.
Included on the album “WHITE,” released in May 2015, it expresses women’s allure and inner conflicts from a unique perspective.
Set to a funk-rock sound, it delivers a strong message to women living in the modern era.
The theme of the song is overturning fixed notions of femininity and the importance of living true to oneself.
It depicts women striving to forge their own paths within society.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to reassess your own value or are about to take a new step forward.