[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 that depict strong women] Positive tracks to listen to when you feel like giving up (31–40)
Goodbye, Summer BoyMatsuura Aya
Aya Matsuura is one of the iconic idols of the 2000s.
She has many upbeat, quintessentially idol-like songs, and for those whose youth was in that era, her music likely feels nostalgic and energizing.
Her song “GOOD BYE Natsuo” is her 10th single, released in 2003.
It’s a track that sings about a so-called “summer fling,” with a summery feel in both its digital sound and lyrics.
You can also sense a certain “strength” in the way she rolls her Rs when she sings.
Grade Bchanmina
Chanmina is widely supported for her unwavering commitment to a unique style, powered by overwhelming vocal prowess and rap skills.
Her bold lyrics, which gleefully shrug off public evaluations and rankings, have a power that boosts your self-esteem just by listening.
With a hook and beat that are irresistibly catchy, the song has an infectious groove that makes your body move.
Featured on her April 2023 album “Naked,” this track was chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s original dating show “GIRL or LADY: Watashi ga Saikyo.” Its total streams have surpassed 100 million, earning a Platinum certification—proof of its enduring popularity.
It’s perfect when you want confidence or need to hype yourself up, and it’s sure to resonate if you’re looking for an energy boost.
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
This is the second major-label single by Cocco, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa who is also active as an actress and picture book author.
The song conveys a message that people can’t help but change, and that no matter how sad things get, we can overcome them and keep moving forward with strength.
That message is sung over a guitar riff in the intro that evokes a sense of floating and expansiveness, and a reggae rhythm that conjures images of the sea and southern islands.
While the combination of a strong message and a breezy, refreshing sound might seem contradictory, it’s precisely the poppy, catchy arrangement that allows the message to resonate naturally and makes the track a compelling expression of women’s strength.
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It’s a powerful track that conveys a steadfast commitment to one’s own values.
The strength to resist society’s “NO” and the lyrics brimming with self-affirmation are particularly striking.
Released as a digital single in August 2024, it was also chosen as the theme song for an audition program.
The music video was filmed in Korea and makes a strong visual impact.
Drawing on Chanmina’s own experiences, the song channels a spirit of defiance through razor-sharp lyrics.
It’s recommended for anyone who wants to stay true to themselves or needs a boost of positive courage.
This is a song that will give you courage every time you listen.
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.
Songs Portraying Strong Women: Positive Tracks to Listen to When You're About to Lose Heart (41–50)
Bad Bitch AestheticsAwich, NENE, LANA & MaRI
Blending strength and glamour, the track “Bad Bitch Bigaku” is a stunning piece where the distinctive flows of Awich, NENE, LANA, and MaRI intertwine.
Released on May 22, 2023, it drew major attention through the performance at POP YOURS 2023, leaving everyone awestruck by its power.
The lyrics are a forceful declaration of women’s self-love, independence, and empowerment.
The image of a woman who has everything under control unfolds over a rhythmic beat.
Listen to this song, and it’s sure to reignite your spirit when you’re feeling discouraged.
No matter the moment, it will give you the courage to believe in yourself and keep moving forward.
When women with their own stories boldly proclaim, “I am who I am,” you’ll come to know what true aesthetics really are.
StillFlower
Flower is a girls’ dance and vocal group that disbanded in 2019.
Their song “Still” was their debut single, released in 2011.
It’s a track that looks back on a past love that has already ended, but rather than dwelling in regret or facing backward forever, it conveys a sense of emotional growth: the person is unforgettable, yet it doesn’t mean they wish to get back together.
It’s a love song that, while tinged with sadness, reveals a distinctly forward-looking feeling.