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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Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY
PUFFY is a distinctive female duo whose music is striking for its unique sensibility: while their songs often have a bright, standout tone, they also carry a subtly ennui-laden atmosphere.
They’re also known as fashion icons, and I believe many women in their 40s admired their fashion and musical style.
Among PUFFY’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera.
Although it sits a bit on the higher side, the vocal range itself is relatively narrow—mid2B to hiC#—so as long as you sing it in an appropriate key, you shouldn’t struggle with vocal production.
Since much of it is sung in chest voice, trying to deliver the chorus in a speaking-like tone is a good approach.
Don’t give upZARD
ZARD is a band that energized the Japanese music scene from the late 1990s to the 2000s with catchy, straightforward J-pop.
Even after the passing of their frontwoman, Izumi Sakai, their many famous songs continue to be cherished by countless fans.
Among ZARD’s catalog, the one I especially recommend is “Makenaide.” While the song stays within a relatively narrow vocal range overall, a slightly higher section appears just before the end of the chorus.
Since this high note is extremely brief—less than a second—if you find it difficult to hit, I recommend intentionally raising the key and singing that part in falsetto.
Energizing songs recommended for women in their 40s (31–40)
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.
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!
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
It’s a signature work by Superfly, whose soul-stirring, powerful vocals deliver love straight to the listener’s heart.
In this song, the many emotions of life—joy, sorrow, gratitude—are expressed like a colorful bouquet of flowers, carrying a warm yet strong message that, no matter how many detours we take, our feelings return to the ones we cherish.
The protagonist, awkward yet earnest in trying to convey love and thanks, will move many listeners and give them energy for tomorrow.
Released in February 2008 as the fourth single, it stirred great emotion as the theme song for the drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother).
Step a little away from the everyday, sing your heart out with all your feelings, and this is sure to lift your spirits!
Sha na naMINMI
This is the song I absolutely have on heavy rotation every summer.
It makes me want to wave a towel by the pool without even thinking.
MINMI herself is a single mother of three and an artist who’s gone through a lot of hardships.
I think it’s amazing that she can deliver this much energy.
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.