Uplifting songs recommended for women in their 40s
Women in their 40s may be working hard at their jobs, raising children, or living in many different circumstances, but I’m sure everyone is busy and going through demanding days.
When you don’t have much breathing room, you may often feel down or think, “I’m tired…”
In this article, we’ve gathered uplifting songs just for women like you.
From nostalgic tracks from your youth and gentle songs that slowly warm the heart to the latest J-pop picks, we’ve collected plenty of recommended feel-good songs.
Listen to some music and, every now and then, give yourself permission to take it easy and rest.
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Energizing songs recommended for women in their 40s (21–30)
Nameless PoemMr.Children
A youthful Mr.
Children song.
Just listening to it brings back bittersweet memories.
Watching Sakurai move around the stage with intensity and sing so powerfully gives me energy.
Younger people might be more familiar with HANABI, the TV drama theme song.
But for women around forty, every Mr.
Children track is a symbol of our eternal twenties.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
Songs by Sambomaster feel like they’re singing straight from the soul.
The world is full of things that are impossible or that we just don’t want to do, but when I listen to this song, I feel like, “Nothing will change unless we try.” They may be middle-aged guys, but they’re overflowing with power.
My RevolutionWatanabe Misato
In my sensitive teenage years, this song always encouraged me.
It taught me that even in hard, sad, and painful times, I could take a new step forward by changing myself.
There are many masterpieces from the golden duo of Komuro-san and Misato-san, but none resonated with my heart as much as this one.
I hope it will continue to be sung for years to come.
Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa
This song became very famous after being sung by many different people, but Ozaken’s version is the original.
It’s a classic that rapidly spread Japanese rap across the country.
Born into an elite family and a University of Tokyo graduate, yet doing what he loves—he’s the kind of person you can’t help but admire as a winner in life, in a sense.
HeroAmuro Namie
Women in their forties have walked through the years alongside Amuro-chan and felt the passage of the times.
Amuro-chan is retiring this year.
Her second departure is also a new beginning for women in their forties.
I hope she will remain forever beautiful and a beacon of hope.
Surely, there is love.Nishida Hikaru
Released on May 20, 1994, this is Hikaru Nishida’s 16th single, with lyrics written by Miyuki Nakajima.
It’s an upbeat, heart-full energy song that gives you a sense of inexplicable reassurance through its strong conviction.
The lyrics embed important messages within their poppiness, the fun sound feels like a special path opening up before you, and her bright, lively, bouncing vocals—coming from all directions—light up your heart.
The Theory of HappinessFukuyama Masaharu
Even in his late 40s and beyond, Masaharu Fukuyama is still Masaharu Fukuyama.
His coolness is eternal.
If Masaharu Fukuyama declared “I love you” on a humanity-wide scale, anyone would surely fall for him.
Just listening will bring an involuntary smile to your face.