[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!
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[For Women] Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s (31–40)
FriendsREBECCA
REBECCA’s fourth single “Friends,” released in 1985.
This song was a huge hit and greatly boosted their popularity.
As a female-vocal band, they were truly one of a kind at the time.
Many people in their 40s were likely fans back then or used to listen to them.
It’s a song that brings back memories of youthful romance and student life, and one that would surely rank high among songs women want to sing.
crescent moonayaka
Ayaka is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with songs born from a wide range of musical backgrounds—including rock, jazz, Japanese music, and Western music.
Her fourth single, Mikazuki, which was selected as the theme song for NHK’s information program “Mirai Kansoku Tsunagaru TV @ Human,” was created at the time she moved to Tokyo, leaving her hometown.
Centered on the theme of a long-distance relationship, the lyrics have a heartrending quality that tightens your chest just by listening.
It’s a sentimental love ballad that every man in his 40s who likely heard it in real time would want to sing at karaoke.
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
Known by the nickname “Puri-Puri” and revered as a legendary girls’ band in the J-POP scene, the five-member rock band PRINCESS PRINCESS made a huge mark with their 7th single “Diamonds.” Featured in a Sony “Audio Tape” commercial and paired with the classic track “M” as its B-side, the single sold over 1.7 million copies.
For men in their 40s who likely experienced the Puri-Puri phenomenon in real time, it’s sure to spark both nostalgia and excitement.
With its light, fast-paced ensemble, it remains a timeless anthem—and a perfect pick for karaoke.
Chocolate DiscoPerfume
Perfume is a three-member music unit whose gap between their polished dance performances and MC segments in the Hiroshima dialect is irresistibly cute.
“Chocolate Disco,” included on their 4th single Fan Service [sweet], is still beloved today as a Valentine’s Day staple.
Set to a modern techno sound, its repeating phrases have a charming appeal that goes over well with men, too.
If possible, perform it with the choreography—it’s an upbeat tune that will liven up any karaoke session.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho
Miho Nakayama’s 25th single, “Sekaijū no Dare Yori Kitto.” Through a collaboration with the rock band WANDS, it blends a beautiful melody with a powerful, driving beat.
Many will also remember it as the theme song for the drama “Dareka ga Kanojo o Aishiteru,” in which she starred.
The woman takes the main vocal part while the man provides close, supportive harmonies—something that would surely be fun to recreate at karaoke.
It’s a song that feels like it brings two people much closer together.
[For Women] Popular, Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s (41–50)
Ride on timeMAX
Formed by members from the Okinawa Actors School, MAX is a four-member dance group that continues to perform energetically with their powerful and sexy dance performances.
Their 10th single, “Ride on time,” used as the ending theme for the TV drama Sweet Devil, is a dance track with Latin-inspired arrangements that raise the excitement.
Its passionate beat and repeating phrases are likely to catch the attention of men in their 40s—the generation that grew up with it—especially at karaoke.
It’s a surefire, high-energy tune that will get the crowd going, especially if you add some dance moves with your friends.
Graduation PhotoHi Fi SET
Hi-Fi Set is a chorus group formed by members of Akai Tori, which disbanded in 1974.
The song “Sotsugyo Shashin,” written by Yumi Matsutoya—who later self-covered it—is still beloved today as a classic graduation song.
Its vivid, scene-evoking lyrics and catchy melody are captivating, likely to draw in listeners at karaoke even if they aren’t men in their 40s who grew up with it.
It’s a timeless masterpiece with a universal appeal that won’t fade with changing times and will surely continue to be sung for years to come.