Recommended Western music for women in their 30s: world classics and popular songs
A special feature on Western music popular among women in their 30s!
We’ll cover everything—from songs frequently used in TV commercials, dramas, and wedding receptions as BGM, to that club favorite and hidden gems by famous artists.
Let’s explore them together!
Even if you don’t usually listen to Western music, why not take this opportunity to give it a try?
Recommended Western songs for women in their 30s: World classics and popular tracks (1–10)
Crazy in LoveBeyoncé
Beyoncé, whose powerful vocals have earned her worldwide popularity.
Released in July 2003, when she transitioned from Destiny’s Child to a solo career, this song portrays a passionate woman who is so head-over-heels in love that she doesn’t care what others say.
Its sound blends brass sampled from the Chi-Lites with a go-go-inspired beat, guaranteed to ignite both clubs and live shows.
It also topped the charts in the U.S.
and the U.K.
simultaneously.
A perfect track for expressing the full intensity of being in love.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift
Released as a single in August 2012, this track served as the lead single from the album Red.
Inspired by the experience of an ex-boyfriend repeatedly asking to get back together, the song declares, “We are never ever getting back together,” and its catchy electropop and dance sound marked a bold shift from country to pop.
In Japan, it was used as the opening theme for the reality show Terrace House: Boys × Girls Next Door, becoming a tune that stuck with many viewers.
Despite its upbeat melody, the song carries a strong determination to firmly end a relationship, making it perfect for those who’ve gone through a breakup or want to take a fresh step forward.
You Belong With MeTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift is an American singer with an overwhelmingly large female fanbase.
The song I’m introducing is from the period when Taylor was pursuing a country style.
It has a beautiful melody and vocals, and it’s a highly recommended, soothing track to listen to.
RoarKaty Perry
She’s a pop queen from the United States.
Her songs portray her true self without hiding anything, so her relatable lyrics and authentic personality—without trying to appear perfect—are loved by fans.
Many of her songs have a feel-good, uplifting vibe.
You Don’t Know My NameAlicia Keys
Alicia Keys’s singing voice is soulful and deeply moving.
When she does a piano-and-vocal performance with her husky, melancholic tone, it’s truly breathtaking.
She also writes and composes her own songs, making her a highly recommended artist for anyone who wants to listen to soul music.