[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)
A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo
Among the many uniquely individual songs in Ringo Sheena’s catalog, “Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri” stands out as a track that especially symbolizes a strong woman.
Since its 2015 release, it has continued to be loved by many.
Depicting a life like a midsummer festival brimming with passion and lingering afterglow, the song celebrates the beauty of living each shining moment to the fullest.
Its powerful melody and lyrics of resolve seem to tell us that strength isn’t about never yielding, but about facing one’s own life head-on.
It ignites the listener’s heart, fills one’s being with joy, and delivers Sheena’s message to hold your head high and keep looking forward even in adversity.
I highly recommend it to women who want to cherish those fleeting, brilliant moments.
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!
FarewellSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Saraba” is a song imbued with a positive message that helps you face various difficulties around you.
It gives you the courage to believe in yourself and look forward no matter the situation.
Its lively melody and catchy rhythm naturally lift the listener’s spirits.
With a relatively narrow vocal range, it’s easy for anyone to learn and sing right away—that’s part of its charm.
When you feel anxious, want to reaffirm your true self, or need the courage to take a step forward, listening to this song will surely give you strength.
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!”
[Songs Portraying Strong Women] Positive Songs to Listen to When You're Feeling Discouraged (61–70)
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.
INSPIREHamasaki Ayumi
Ayumi Hamasaki’s “INSPIRE” tells us that living true to yourself is something to be proud of.
The song, released in 2004 by Hamasaki, who was a charismatic icon for high school girls, carries a message: there’s no shame in chasing your dreams or in asking for help when you need it—so do things your way, as yourself.
Its powerful melody amplifies the encouragement it offers to people striving in all kinds of ways.
When others laugh at you or you feel like giving up, let this song give you the courage to stand up again.
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.
