Great English-language songs recommended for women: world classics and popular hits

Burning BlueMariah the Scientist

Mariah the Scientist – Burning Blue (Official Music Video)

Mariah the Scientist is an American singer with an unusual background—she majored in biology in college.

Released in May 2025, this work follows her album “To Be Eaten Alive” and made major waves by reaching No.

1 on the U.

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charts.

The imagery of a heart sealed in cold ice gradually melting in the heat of passionate love is deftly depicted through a contrast of fire and ice.

Her delicate yet powerful vocals, paired with a retro sound, sink deeply into the listener’s heart.

It’s the perfect listen on a summer evening when you want to indulge in a slightly sentimental mood—you’ll surely resonate with its bittersweet and beautiful world.

BodySummer Walker

Body

A perfect track for summer nights from Summer Walker, a leading figure in the modern R&B scene.

This song is included on her acclaimed October 2019 release, Over It.

While it seems to exude a purely sensual mood, the lyrics actually carry a message of self-love—cherishing your body and embracing its allure in full.

The fact that a music video was created about a year and a half later in response to passionate fan demand shows just how deeply loved this track is.

Listen at summer dusk, as the air turns a bit cooler, and you’ll feel both mind and body gently unwind.

Put it on for a night when you want to treat yourself with care.

WaterTyla

Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)

Tyla burst onto the scene from South Africa like a shooting star.

The song that catapulted her into stardom is a track from her debut album, “Tyla”! Blending the breezy rhythms of Afrobeats with sensual R&B, the sound feels like a refreshing tonic seeping into sun-warmed skin in summer.

The lyrics portray an irrepressible passion and a longing for intimate connection, and that slightly risqué worldview is sure to make your heart skip a beat.

This record became a historic hit, marking the first entry in 55 years on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist from South Africa! It’s the perfect number for relaxing on a summer evening with a slightly grown-up vibe.

NOMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor – NO

This is a memorable track featuring a powerful message that cuts down persistent advances in one stroke.

It was crafted by American powerhouse and Grammy winner Meghan Trainor.

Released in March 2016, it served as the lead single from her album “Thank You.” There’s even a story that, after the label’s CEO told her there was “no single,” she channeled her anger and finished the song in just one day.

That energy comes through in the portrayal of a resolute woman who pushes back with a firm “no” — even to someone asking for her name or number.

It radiates unwavering self-confidence that refuses to yield to casual flirting.

When you want to stay true to your own core and not be swayed by others, listening to this song might just give you the push you need.

Shake it offTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – “Shake It Off” (with Japanese subtitles)

The music video for this song is super cute and funny.

I love how she changes into all kinds of outfits, shows so many expressions, and it’s guaranteed to get you hyped.

Taylor is just too cute! The part where she slips between people’s legs is especially adorable.

I like her signature song “We Are~” too, but I recommend this one.

Kings & QueensAva Max

Ava Max – Kings & Queens [Official Music Video]

Released in 2020 by American artist Ava Max, this work is a powerful anthem themed around female empowerment.

Skillfully using chess metaphors, it portrays relationships between men and women while singing of women’s independence and limitless potential.

Rather than a damsel in distress, it presents a woman who stands up on her own, carrying a wish for a truly gender-equal society.

As the lead single from the album Heaven & Hell, it topped the charts in Israel and Poland and surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.

It’s a song to listen to when you’re facing setbacks or doubt, or when you feel like you’re losing sight of who you are.

Run the World (Girls)Beyoncé

Beyoncé – Run the World (Girls) (Official Video)

The song released in 2011 by American global singer Beyoncé is the ultimate anthem that powerfully celebrates women’s empowerment.

Its lyrics answer the question “Who runs the world?” with a resounding “Girls!”, expressing the limitless potential women possess in every aspect of life—work, love, and beyond.

Featured on the album 4, the track premiered on radio in April and stands out with its dynamic fusion of electropop and R&B.

It’s a song that will inspire courage and confidence for anyone feeling uncertain before a new challenge or losing faith in themselves.