[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 Feel Like Giving Up (51–60)
Even if it doesn’t reach youerica
When you’re in love, you get excited about all sorts of things and then feel down about others—the emotional ups and downs can get pretty intense, right? When you’re feeling low and want to look ahead, the song I want you to listen to is “Even If It Doesn’t Reach You.” It doesn’t portray a stereotypically strong woman, nor does it hit you with a hard, punchy kind of strength, but it makes you realize, “Oh, there’s this kind of strength too.” There are things anyone might overlook, feelings that might go unnoticed—but even if no one recognizes them, being able to stay true to yourself—that’s real strength.
It’s a song that moves you with that realization.
My happiness is mine to decide!kohanaramu
Kohanaramu, a singer who made her major debut in 2021 and is also popular as a YouTuber.
Her sixth digital-only single, “Watashi no Shiawase wa Watashi ga Kimeru no!” (“I Decide My Own Happiness!”), used as the opening theme for the TV drama Miss Shirokawa with the Strong Mind, also drew attention for being produced by the creator unit HoneyWorks.
Rather than comparing oneself to others, the style of mutually acknowledging each other while not abandoning one’s individuality conveys the strength and composure of an independent woman.
It’s a positive pop tune with a breezy beat and an adorable vocal that feels delightful.
Fool of LoveGoto Maki
The sight of someone bravely trying to look forward while holding back tears after a painful love is beautiful, but being able to fully express your emotions and cry is also a kind of strength, isn’t it? This song feels like a cheer anthem for women who, even while struggling to move on, keep giving it their all with single-minded determination.
Rather than sulking, I want to be a strong woman who has a good cry all at once and then flips the switch to move forward!
Give me anger.GLIM SPANKY
With a sound that evokes diverse roots like rock and blues, and the exceptional vocal prowess of Remi Matsuo as their weapon, GLIM SPANKY commands a broad fanbase.
Their track “Ikari wo Kureyo” (“Give Me Anger”) is a raw, exhilarating song.
The chorus, where Matsuo belts out lyrics that spill the emotions we tend to bottle up, is incredibly cathartic with her signature husky voice.
Sometimes, the energy of anger transforms into tremendous strength, doesn’t it? Use your everyday irritation, dissatisfaction, and anger as kindling, and awaken your instinctive self.
[Songs Portraying Strong Women] Positive Songs to Listen to When You're Feeling Discouraged (61–70)
The True Face of the StormKudō Shizuka
Shizuka Kudo, who began as a solo singer after being in the idol group Onyanko Club, is also active as a composer and painter.
Her song “Arashi no Sugao” (The True Face of the Storm) is a single released in 1989 and became a hit for its choreography where you hold your hand up beside your face and move it sideways.
From the very first line, the lyrics are wild if you think about them calmly—but it’s a feeling many of us can relate to.
Triggered by getting dumped, the song strings together a series of shocking lines, yet it’s easy to understand that after a heartbreak you might feel something like, “I wish the world would just end!”
In a Corner of the MetropolisMatsutōya Yumi
Singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya, who continues to create legends—such as becoming the first in Oricon history to achieve No.
1 albums across six consecutive decades—remains a towering figure.
Her 21st single, “In a Corner of the Metropolis,” used as the Shiseido “Fairness” commercial song and the theme song for the TV drama ‘Unexpectedly Single Girl,’ features a refreshing, urban ensemble that feels exhilarating.
The lyrics evoke an image of someone striving to look forward even after a heartbreaking farewell, likely giving courage to anyone trying to overcome a challenge.
It’s an emotional pop tune that conveys the image of a woman growing stronger through experience.
BREAK OUT!Aikawa Nanase
BREAK OUT! by Nanase Aikawa is a song that gives a push to women striving toward their goals.
Written and composed by Tetsuro Oda, it was released in 1996.
Riding on Aikawa’s signature rock beat, it delivers a fiery message: You’ve still got plenty of strength left—so pour out more power and go after what you believe in! When you’re tempted to settle for “good enough” or feel like giving up, let this song snap you back into fighting spirit!
