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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Healing from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (11–20)
You’ve Got the LoveFlorence & The Machine
Here is a powerful song that heals the heart.
Sung by Florence and the Machine, this track is a moving anthem that celebrates the power of love and support.
It beautifully captures the despair we feel when facing life’s hardships and the power of love that helps us overcome them.
Included on the album Lungs, released in July 2009, it reached No.
5 on the UK charts.
The song conveys that even when we feel everyday stress and setbacks, love can give us hope.
It’s recommended listening when you’re feeling down or in need of someone’s support.
Florence’s overwhelming vocal presence and heartfelt lyrics are sure to soothe your soul.
olderIsabel LaRosa
Isabel LaRosa’s song “older” is a moving Western-style ballad.
LaRosa’s voice, which carefully expresses her emotions and growth, resonates gently with listeners.
The song carries an earnest message that longs for a deep love beyond the bounds of youth, and it is likely to become something special for those seeking heartfelt healing.
Offering pure emotion to listeners in search of a ballad, it beautifully harmonizes the elegance of its melody with the sincerity of its lyrics.
It’s a work I’d recommend to people of all ages.
Without YouMariah Carey
Mariah Carey, an American female singer known for her five-octave vocal range, has produced numerous classic songs.
Among them, a recommended ballad is “Without You.” Originally a song by the British rock band Badfinger, it has been covered by many artists.
Of the more than 180 covers, Mariah Carey’s version is particularly famous, rendered as a moving ballad with a well-balanced blend of R&B.
Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey
It’s a ballad that sings of the bittersweet feelings of a summer romance.
Lana Del Rey’s enchanting vocals vividly paint sensual, sensory images—like dancing in a red dress and moving under the moonlight.
Released in June 2012, the track is included on the album Born To Die and attracted worldwide attention.
Expanding into a cinematic, grand world as if watching a scene from a film, this song is especially recommended for the end of summer.
When you want to linger in memories of a fleeting love, its heartfelt melody and lyrics will gently resonate with your emotions.
FluxEllie Goulding
The owner of this beautiful voice, Ellie Goulding, is a British singer-songwriter so talented that she performed at Prince William’s wedding at Buckingham Palace.
Released in March 2019, this song is a superb ballad that delivers immense power despite its simple arrangement of piano and orchestra.
Please savor to your heart’s content the beautiful voice of a top-tier singer-songwriter in both popularity and skill.
SnoozeSZA
Among SZA’s songs, the one I especially want to recommend is a track included on her album SOS.
Released in December 2022, it lays her feelings for a lover and the desire to cherish their moments together over a relaxed rap track.
The music video reportedly features cameo appearances by big-name artists, including Justin Bieber.
Highly acclaimed—winning honors such as Song of the Year at the Soul Train Music Awards—the track blends a calm atmosphere with a touch of poignancy that is sure to resonate with anyone wrestling with matters of the heart.
Heal Your Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (21–30)
California King BedRihanna
This powerful ballad, depicting bittersweet emotions, resonates deeply.
Its lyrics strikingly compare the feeling of growing apart while sharing the same bed to a vast California king-size bed.
Rihanna’s strong, emotional vocals brilliantly capture the sorrow of a love that’s slipping away.
Released in May 2011 and included on the album Loud, the song received high acclaim worldwide, topping charts in countries like Poland and Slovakia.
It’s a track many will relate to when seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak or when struggling with a relationship with someone important.