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

Busy WomanSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Busy Woman (Official Lyric Video)

This pop tune humorously portrays the image of a modern woman with self-worth and a resolute will.

Sabrina Carpenter, an American artist, made the transition from a leading Disney Channel actress to a powerhouse singer.

In February 2025, she released the album “Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)” and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.

In this work, through sharp lyricism and witty expression, she delivers a message about how to handle rejection and the importance of knowing your own value.

Produced by Jack Antonoff, it stylishly blends a wide range of genres, including disco, synth-pop, country, and yacht rock.

It’s a song that everyone struggling with love or relationships should hear.

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.

Clean Up WomanBetty Wright

Clean Up Woman – Betty Wright (1971)

Betty Wright is an American R&B singer known for her powerful vocals and soulful expressiveness.

Released in November 1971, this gem of a love song tells a poignant story of a sad ending brought on by a lack of affection in a relationship.

Its lyrics, which portray a woman losing her lover to another woman, emphasize the importance of everyday communication and expressing gratitude.

Featured on the album “I Love the Way You Love,” the track weaves funky rhythms with a memorable guitar riff, while her voice—just 17 at the time—strikes straight to the heart.

It reached No.

2 on Billboard’s R&B chart and No.

6 on the Hot 100, and was certified Gold.

A song that resonates with anyone struggling with love.

What Do you mean?Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean?

It’s a song familiar from the commercials.

Since the Japanese-translated lyrics are displayed, I think it makes the content of the song easy to understand.

Anyway, it’s so cool—I’m smitten.

There are reports that Justin is very popular and has dated various celebrities.

Besides his looks, his voice is clear and beautiful, so I feel like there isn’t a woman who wouldn’t fall for him.

Born This WayLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Official Music Video)

I think this song was a huge hit that made everyone aware of Lady Gaga.

I believe Japan was also influenced by its themes of homosexuality and religion.

Her unique outfits and makeup had a considerable impact on Japan.

Buy U a Drank ft. Yung JocT-Pain

T-Pain – Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’) (Official HD Video) ft. Yung Joc

T-Pain, who took the American hip-hop and R&B scene by storm with his innovative style.

Showing exceptional musical talent from a young age, he turned his bedroom into a studio at age 10 and began producing music.

He made his debut in 2005 with the album “Rappa Ternt Sanga,” and his 2007 album “Epiphany” reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

His distinctive, Auto-Tune-driven vocal style sparked a new wave in the music scene at the time and influenced many artists.

In 2008, he won a Grammy Award for a collaboration with Kanye West.

In recent years, he has also showcased his impressive singing ability without Auto-Tune, continuing to captivate audiences with his multifaceted talent.

He is an artist we can confidently recommend to anyone seeking a unique sound world that fuses electronic textures with soulful elements.

Sexy to SomeoneClairo

Clairo – Sexy to Someone

Clairo, the American singer-songwriter who captivates with a voice full of warmth and intimacy.

Having started making music at 13 and going viral on YouTube in 2017, she now sings with soul on the theme of self-worth.

A track from her July 2024 album “Charm” features a warm sound inspired by 1970s jazz and soul.

It expresses the universal desire to be someone’s object of attraction through delicate vocals and jazzy melodies.

Nominated at the 67th Grammy Awards, this work brilliantly portrays the everyday push and pull of seeking approval and fluctuating self-esteem.

It’s a song you’ll want to play in those moments when you feel on the verge of falling in love, or when you want to deepen a bond with someone special.