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[2025] The Beauty That Dwells in Strength: Western Songs Celebrating Strong Women — A Compilation of Anthems for Women

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

In the male-dominated music industry, the classic songs sung by women who keep fighting—sharing their views on love, intense life experiences, candid truths, and confident self-expression—continue to give courage and hope to women around the world.

The honest portrayals of humanity they depict—sometimes strong, sometimes showing vulnerability—are truly beautiful and deeply moving, aren’t they?

In this article, we highlight memorable anthems by women in Western music—from the latest hits to timeless classics—centered on that uniquely feminine strength.

Since lyrics are key to powerful empowerment songs, if you find a track you like, be sure to check out a bilingual translation or lyric notes!

[2025] The beauty that dwells in strength: Western songs about strong women. Anthology of women’s anthems (71–80)

Wonderful LifeKatie Melua

Katie Melua – Wonderful Life (Official Video)

Wonderful LifeKatie Melua

This is a song by Katie Melua, a singer born in Georgia and active in the UK.

Its simple, gentle sound and Katie’s calm vocals are wonderful.

The lyrics, which celebrate the joy of standing firmly on your own two feet, are great—it’s the kind of song I’d like to listen to while drinking coffee in a quiet café.

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Express YourselfMadonna

Express Yourself

Express YourselfMadonna

Released in 1989, “Express Yourself” is a track from the album Like A Player.

It’s an empowering song that tells a woman in love that she deserves to be treated as the number one.

As the title says, it urges you to express yourself—encouraging you to open up and be brave so that the man you like will love you even more.

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Creo en MiNatalia Jimenez

Natalia Jiménez – Creo en Mi

Creo en MiNatalia Jimenez

Creo en Mi, released in 2014 by Spanish singer-songwriter Natalia Jiménez, is an anthem meant for those who struggle with self-confidence.

In everyday life, each heartless remark chips away at our self-belief.

This song carries the message: “In times like that, allow yourself to feel down once, then rise again.” It’s a track that encourages you with Natalia’s voice and her empowering message.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced many classic Western songs that celebrate strong women.

Did you enjoy them with the Japanese translations of the lyrics? I think it’s common to draw courage from what artists say.

If any song resonated with you, it might be a good idea to follow that artist.