[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)
Over LoadNakajima Mika
Mika Nakashima’s powerful vocals make this an anthem that resonates with women striving in the city.
Released in May 2009 as the CM song for Lipton Limone by Unilever Japan, it gives you the courage to keep looking forward even amid the rush of daily life.
The lyrics, penned by Nakashima herself, depict how, despite feelings of fatigue and loneliness, the presence of friends and thoughts of one’s dreams become a source of support.
Also included on the album “STAR,” this is a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re worn out from work or relationships, or when you feel like you’re losing yourself.
It’s sure to give you the strength to face tomorrow.
Love StoryAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro’s “Love Story” was released in 2012.
Loving someone yet choosing to walk the path you’ve decided for yourself takes a lot of courage, doesn’t it? Life offers many options, and it’s up to you to decide which one to choose.
You can choose a path to walk together, but choosing to walk alone is a decision made with deep resolve.
Whatever path you take, let’s live in a way that makes us feel it was the right choice!
[Songs that depict strong women] Positive tracks to listen to when you feel like giving up (31–40)
Become a flowerRyokushokushakai
“I want you to love me just the way I am.” This supportive song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai carries that message.
Written as the opening theme for the anime The Apothecary Diaries, it was released in December 2023.
It fuses a cool band sound with a catchy melody, creating a uniquely captivating world.
If you cherish your individuality or want to shine as your true self, why not listen to this song and regain your confidence?
A little; a bitDaikoku Maki
“Chotto,” the third single by Maki Ohguro, released in 1993.
It’s famous as a live staple where the audience shouts and sings along right at the start of the chorus, making the show really take off.
Because of that image, it tends to feel like a high-energy, hard-charging track—but in fact, it’s a heartbreak song about being dumped in a harsh way.
It portrays the wounded heart’s struggle, torn between loving the person and resenting them.
It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone trying to forget a painful love and become a stronger woman.
SelfishKōda Kumi
Cool women, cute women, vulnerable women—Kumi Koda has sung about all kinds of women, and from her songs, this one stands out.
Released as a DVD single, it features a cool, badass Kuu-chan that leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics express the resolve to cut ties cleanly and set herself free after getting fed up with her lover’s various behaviors.
You can really feel the attitude: I’ve put up with my partner’s selfishness for so long—now it’s my turn to be selfish and live my own life! It’s a track that will refresh anyone who feels frustrated, tied down by all sorts of things, and unable to grasp freedom.
INDEPENDENT WOMANAI
There are countless breakup songs that comfort a wounded heart, but AI’s “INDEPENDENT WOMAN” is an unusual number: a breakup song for a strong woman.
The title “INDEPENDENT WOMAN” literally means “a self-reliant woman.” By the time you finish listening, the meaning of that title clicks—it’s not about moping or sinking into sadness after being dumped.
Instead, it declares, “I’m not the kind of weak woman who wavers just because of a breakup!” It’s a highly recommended track that gives you a powerful boost.
BeginnerAKB48
AKB48 is an idol group that could be called the spark that reignited the recent idol boom.
Their song “Beginner” was released as a single in 2010, with the tagline, “This time, AKB is seriously intense!” It’s a powerful track that stands apart from cute, bubbly idol songs, giving you the strength to take on challenges.
I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to overcome difficulties or has a wall they want to surpass—it’s a number that seems sure to give you the power to keep going.