I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists
Ballads are known for having many melodies and lyrics that really hit you in the heart.
Suddenly, but do you know the clear definition of a ballad?
In fact, the definition of a ballad is quite ambiguous: as long as it’s a “story-like song,” it can be considered a ballad regardless of the melody.
So this time, we’ve picked out some classic ballad masterpieces.
Unlike in Japan, Western ballads feature a wide variety of melodies, so be sure to check them out.
The first half features famous classics, but the second half includes lesser-known yet incredibly tasteful tracks.
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I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Singers (131–140)
A Woman’s WorthAlicia Keys
A track that sings about self-esteem.
Released in 2002 by Alicia Keys.
It’s a soul ballad featuring a piano melody that became a hit around the world.
The music video was filmed in Brooklyn, New York.
To ZionLauryn Hill
In Japan, Lauryn Hill is known as the artist who played the heroine in the film Sister Act 2.
She’s recognized as a neo-soul artist who fully embraces hip-hop.
Among her ballads, a particularly recommended one is To Zion.
When she became pregnant, her management actually opposed her giving birth, but she decided to have the child and pursue both her career as an artist and her role as a mother.
This song is a work infused with that determination.
My Love Mine All MineMitski
A poignant and beautiful ballad by Japanese American singer-songwriter Mitski.
This work delves deeply into the permanence of love and the idea of self-ownership.
The lyrics, which sing of a heart illuminated by moonlight, are striking and sure to resonate with listeners.
It is included on the album “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We,” released in September 2023, and achieved the remarkable feat of charting on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
A healing track perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.
Recommended for those who want to look beyond material things and reconsider what true love means.
Push ft Omah LayNaomi Sharon
Naomi Sharon’s “Push ft.
Omah Lay” is a sublime ballad that resonates deeply.
Hailing from the Caribbean, her sound carries a multinational flavor, and this particular track gives the sensation of swimming through a sensual, dynamic sea of sound.
Omah Lay’s rap highlights Naomi’s warm vocals, delicately expressing themes of love and desire.
The video’s creative dance scenes are captivating and make it clear why this song has become a talking point.
It’s a track I highly recommend for anyone seeking something soothing.
Down In The DeepOlla
“Down In The Deep” is a song by Ora that explores the depths of love.
Its delicate, emotionally resonant melody blends with arrangements that evoke the warmth of traditional instruments, gently stirring the listener’s feelings.
With Thomas LaRosa’s meticulous production, the track showcases a sense of artistic maturity.
Ora’s rich, deeply expressive vocals are sure to resonate with many.
Be sure to check it out.