Recommended Western music for women in their 30s: world classics and popular songs

The CureLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – The Cure (Official Audio)

Lady Gaga is from New York, USA, and is acclaimed worldwide not only for her vocal ability but also for her avant-garde fashion and provocative performances.

She is also known as a Japanophile; after the Great East Japan Earthquake, she made bracelets printed with “WE PRAY FOR JAPAN” and donated all the proceeds.

Super BassNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj – Super Bass (Official Video)

She is a hugely popular female rapper in the United States and is often called the second Lady Gaga.

Her music features fast-paced raps and catchy melodies that become addictive after just one listen.

Her eccentric fashion sense has also earned strong support from women.

Love StoryTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Love Story

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Taylor Swift elevated a classic theme into a heartwarming story.

Set to a sweeping melody, the song portrays the pure feelings of young lovers and their conflict with the forces that stand in their way.

Seamlessly blending country and pop, the track was released in September 2008 and garnered a worldwide sensation.

It sold over 6 million copies in the United States and more than 18 million globally.

The music video, adorned with historical costumes and settings, won a Country Music Association Award.

This song is perfect for healing the pain of heartbreak or seeking empathy when you’re deeply in love.

It is truly a timeless masterpiece that speaks to everyone struggling with love.

Make You Feel My LoveAdele

Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Official Video)

As of 2018, it’s fair to say the most popular singer is Adele, with “Make You Feel My Love.” She sings tenderly and gently about a woman in love.

You can almost picture a woman sighing as she thinks of the man she loves, pining away in her infatuation.

Her remarkable vocal ability and expressive power are truly overwhelming.

If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Official HD Video)

This is Alicia Keys’s “If I Ain’t Got You,” a song beloved for her soulful vocals.

Alicia, who’s like a role model for cool, city-dwelling women, passionately sings the feelings of a woman in love.

Listening to her voice, you can even sense a noble confidence that says, If I have you, I don’t need anything else—I’m not like just any other woman.

HaloBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Halo

It’s Beyoncé’s “Halo.” It’s a song with a powerful, Beyoncé-esque melody that radiates feminine strength.

If someone like Beyoncé were to fall for you, you’d feel as if she could protect you no matter what happens—that’s how immense her power feels.

If you want to experience that overwhelming feminine power, listen to Beyoncé.

PerfumeBritney Spears

Britney Spears – Perfume (Official Video)

Britney Spears is often associated with a bright, poppy image, but this song is a deeply poignant piece about unrequited love.

It’s a one-sided love song that powerfully conveys a uniquely feminine jealousy and the strong desire to assert her presence to the person she loves.