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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Heal Your Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Singers (31–40)
LoverTaylor Swift
A love song that sings of feelings for a beloved partner.
It’s the lead track from the seventh self-titled album released in 2019, and with its endlessly pop melody, it’s a romantic piece that’s quintessentially Taylor Swift.
While it conveys a sense of wistfulness, it’s also somehow wrapped in a happy vibe.
The melodic depth is wonderful, too.
The cover art is stylish—you can’t help but be captivated by it.
SorryCiara
Ciara, an American R&B singer who was hugely active in the 2000s.
While she has evolved her R&B style, she has consistently released R&B works from the 2000s to today.
This time it’s a ballad, but of course it’s crafted with an R&B flavor.
Among them, “Sorry” is an especially outstanding piece, unfolding at a slower pace compared to her other ballads.
Whether you love authentic 2000s R&B or ballads, be sure to check it out!
Here For It AllMariah Carey
This piece, the title track and final song of the album Here For It All released in September 2025, begins as a piano-led ballad that gradually rises into a gospel-like swell.
The lyrics, which vow to remain “here” despite hardship and loss, are layered with a time-weathered vocal timbre and prayerful ad-libs, giving it a mature, universal quality distinct from the power ballads of the ’90s.
It stands as a symbolic number that Mariah Carey released under a new, strongly independent framework through her own imprint.
It’s a deeply resonant song I recommend for moments when you want to face yourself honestly, and when you want to feel the bonds you share with someone anew.
OceanLady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum is an American country band whose hallmark is a uniquely American style of country music—rooted in everyday life in a way unlike any other country.
However, this particular song is a ballad built around the piano, interwoven with beautiful harmonies, and the moving melody sung by vocalist Hillary with her clear, crystalline voice is truly tear-inducing.
Your PowerBillie Eilish
Starting with the 2019 single “bad guy,” Billie Eilish became a massive hit in Japan.
While many might associate her with a gritty sound, her songs are actually all quite delicate, and “Your Power” is among the most intricately crafted ballads.
It’s been produced with a distinctive atmosphere and a softly spoken vocal delivery reminiscent of “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye, the Grammy-winning Australian singer.