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)
Nice hot bath (Viva Non Rock)Za Dorifutāzu

“Iiyu da na (Viva-non Rock),” included on the B-side of “Zukkoke-chan,” released on June 10, 1968, is the familiar song from the ending of It’s 8 O’Clock! Everybody Assemble! Comedy, newcomers to veteran singers—guests of all kinds creating a world of entertainment! From grandpa to the grandchildren, the whole family would gather and spend time watching the Drifters.
Maybe the reason entertainment had no generational divide back then was because families all watched the same thing together.
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.
Energizing songs recommended for women in their 40s (31–40)
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.
It’ll surely be okay.arashi

Arashi’s 16th single, released on May 17, 2006.
A power song with a grand, exhilarating, high-energy sound and bright, passionate vocals that give you courage and lift your spirits! It’s a classic Arashi track that makes you feel like you can enjoy any scenery!
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.
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.
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE

It’s one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature songs, filled with kindness that gently warms the listener’s heart.
In this piece, Miwa Yoshida’s poetic words weave together memories of childhood with family, who she is now as a grown-up, and a calm gaze toward the future.
The depiction of driving along a road where she was once led by the hand conveys the passage of time and unchanged love, touching the hearts of those who listen.
Released in October 1992 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 12th single, the song reached households nationwide as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Hirari.” The album it appears on, “The Swinging Star,” also became a massive hit, breaking sales records at the time.
When you want to loosen your shoulders during busy days or recall warm moments with someone dear, give it a listen.
If you sing it at karaoke, it will gently soften the atmosphere of the room.


