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[For Women] Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s

At karaoke, doesn’t everyone want to pick songs that will win over the people they’re with? And that goes double if it’s someone of the opposite sex! In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that tend to go over well with men in their 40s, aimed at women looking for tracks to sing at karaoke.

It’s important not only whether your partner likes the song, but also whether it matches their generation.

If you’re going to karaoke with a man in his 40s, choosing from the songs listed here is sure to get the party going!

[For Women] Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s (1–10)

Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing

Time goes by – Every Little Thing (Full)
Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing

A gemlike love ballad that embraces everyone’s sense of incompleteness and loneliness with universal kindness.

Released by Every Little Thing in February 1998, this song beautifully portrays how lovers may hurt each other yet grow together through the experience of love.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.m.

drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), it went on to sell over 1.4 million copies.

It has since become familiar as a commercial song for numerous brands, including Toyota and SoftBank.

With its gentle melody and lyrics whose depth resonates more and more with life experience, it’s sure to move you.

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

When I was on the verge of losing the meaning of life, meeting the one I love made my heart shine… JUJU’s heartwarming rock ballad is cherished by people of all generations.

Released in February 2009 as the theme song for a collaborative project between MTV Japan and Nissan, the track’s chorus expresses unconditional love and gratitude, like an eternal vow to someone precious.

The next time you go to karaoke with that intriguing man in his 40s, why not share your feelings through this song?

366 daysHY

HY – 366 Days (Official Music Video)
366 daysHY

An evocative ballad that poignantly portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.

The piano melody and soul-stirring vocals convey the agony of days spent unable to forget a former lover.

Released in 2008 and included on the album “HeartY,” the song drew attention as the theme for Fuji TV’s drama and film “Akai Ito” that same year.

Filled with the charm of artists who cherish Okinawan culture while winning the hearts of music fans across Japan, this track is sure to leave a deep impression when sung at karaoke with someone special.

[For Women] Attractive Songs Popular with Men in Their 40s (11–20)

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

This is one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature message songs, powerfully giving voice to the anxieties and setbacks everyone carries in their hearts.

Miwa Yoshida’s clear, crystalline vocals beautifully convey the importance of rising up from the brink of despair time and again and continuing to hold up hope.

Released in February 2005, the song was written as the theme for Fuji TV’s drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3).” When you need the courage to take a step toward tomorrow, humming this song has a mysterious way of lifting your gaze forward.

At karaoke, singing it with a gentle, empathetic mindset—like you’re standing beside someone—can inspire even deeper resonance.

Things that have formShibasaki Kou

Ko Shibasaki – Something That Has Form
Things that have formShibasaki Kou

Ko Shibasaki is a female singer who is active not only in music and acting but also as an entrepreneur.

Her 6th single, “Katachi Aru Mono,” chosen as the theme song for the TV drama Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu (Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World), became a long-running hit alongside the drama’s success.

Its richly layered, string-centered arrangement and clear, translucent melody captivate even men in their 40s at karaoke.

With its heartrending lyrics that truly resonate, this ballad is sure to catch men’s attention if you can sing it well.

boyfriendaiko

Boyfriend – aiko (Full)
boyfriendaiko

Always adorable and cute, aiko is beloved by women across a wide range of ages.

When it comes to aiko’s love songs, you can’t leave out the track “Boyfriend.” It’s one of her signature songs, sharing popularity with “Kabutomushi.” If “Kabutomushi” represents the mellow side, then “Boyfriend” is the energetic counterpart.

It’s a song packed with the feelings of a woman in love and all her sweetness, and there are surely many men who want to hear it.

Be sure to sing it with full energy and power!

Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing / Shapes Of Love(from「ELT 15th Anniversary Concert Tour “ORDINARY”」)
Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing is a music duo that has delivered hit songs across different eras since their debut, including tracks like “Deatta Koro no Yō ni” and “fragile.” Their sixth single, “Shapes of Love,” released as a double A-side with “Never Stop!,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Intern Nanako.

It’s a famous song that most people have likely heard at least once, making it a great karaoke recommendation—especially for men in their 40s, the generation for whom this pick is sure to stir the heart.

With its translucent synth sound and irresistibly catchy melody, it’s an uplifting tune that has also become a staple in their live shows.