Favorite Songs for Women in Their 50s: A Curated Selection of Sweet and Bittersweet Love Ballads!
How about taking a moment to listen to some nostalgic love songs and bask in memories of the romances from your youth?
In this article, we’ve selected love songs from Japanese music that we recommend for women in their 50s!
From beloved love songs of the 1990s to timeless classics still adored by people of all ages today, we’ve gathered a wide range of tracks.
Sweet love songs never lose their charm, no matter when you listen to them.
It’s perfect for reminiscing about past romances or for listening with someone you like in mind right now.
Please enjoy these sparkling gems that will make you think, “Love really is wonderful,” after all!
[Songs Loved by Women in Their 50s] A Curated Selection of Sweet and Bittersweet Gem-Like Love Songs (1–10)
I'm only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro
It was released in 1993 as Maki Ohguro’s sixth single.
The song served as the first ending theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK and became a million-seller.
The lyrics, which depict discarding everything unnecessary to devote oneself entirely to him, were considered almost obsessive at the time, making the portrayal of a woman devoted to a man particularly striking.
cherrySpitz
Released in 1996, this song has continued to be loved as one of Spitz’s signature tracks.
Its lyrics and melody, which portray a faint, budding love, have captured the hearts of listeners across generations.
Masamune Kusano’s gentle, embracing vocals intertwine exquisitely with the soothing guitar tones, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
Just four weeks after its release, it topped the Oricon charts and went on to become a million seller.
Since 2019, it has also been used in NTT East’s commercials, winning over new audiences.
Sing it at karaoke and you can bet everyone around will start humming along.
Be sure to give this moving masterpiece a listen.
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE
It was released in 1995 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 18th single.
Chosen as the theme song and an insert song for the TBS drama “Aishiteiru to Ittekure” (Say You Love Me), it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved double million sales.
It became DREAMS COME TRUE’s biggest hit and one of their signature songs.
DEPARTURESglobe
The song, which passionately expresses the sweetness and ache of love, was released on January 1, 1996 and sold over 2.
3 million copies.
It became a major topic of conversation, including being chosen as the CM song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” campaign.
Tetsuya Komuro’s sophisticated sound, KEIKO’s clear vocals, and Marc Panther’s rap blend exquisitely, moving the hearts of listeners.
The lyrics, depicting the stagnation felt by a long-term couple and the desire to break through it, resonate with people of all ages.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone struggling in a romantic relationship or hoping for a fresh start.
for a long timeKiroro
A signature song by Kiroro, known for its pure vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
It delicately portrays the sorrowful feelings of longing for a loved one far away.
Released in January 1998 as their major debut single, it captured the hearts of many.
With its pure, unpretentious atmosphere, it became a million-selling hit and gained such popularity that it has been covered across Asia.
It’s especially recommended for those who have experienced a farewell with someone important or are in a long-distance relationship.
Listening to this song will surely bring back nostalgic memories of love.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to warm the hearts of those around you.
Kiss me right nowLINDBERG
Released in 1990 as LINDBERG’s second single, this song was chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.
m.
drama “Sekai de Ichiban Kimi ga Suki!” (“I Love You the Most in the World!”).
It became LINDBERG’s first hit and their biggest success, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
With straightforward lyrics expressing love and an irresistibly bright sound, it’s a track that brings back the fluttering excitement of being in love.
Why not listen to it and reminisce about your school days or youthful love stories?
Goodbye to sorrowSafe zone
Released in 1985, the ninth single by Anzen Chitai is a classic that beautifully sings of bittersweet love.
Koji Tamaki’s clear, ethereal vocals vividly convey both the pain of heartbreak and the hope for new love.
The song topped the Oricon charts and marked the band’s debut appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It continued to be cherished over the years, even being featured in 1993 as the theme for Kirin Beer’s “Aki Aji” commercial.
This piece is perfect for moments when you want to reminisce about past love or think of a lover far away.
Its gentle melody stays close to the heart, softly wrapping the listener’s feelings.