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 (31–40)
Overnight Sensation ~The Era Is Entrusted to You~TRF
A signature TRF song that brings the frenzy of the ’90s dance floor into the present.
Just hearing the intro is enough to make many hearts race.
Riding on YU-KI’s powerful vocals is a bold message that pushes listeners forward and fills them with hope for the future.
You can feel a strong will to carve out this rapidly changing era with your own hands.
Released in March 1995, it became a million-seller and won the Japan Record Award that same year.
Sing it to forget the busyness of everyday life, and you’ll feel the energy for tomorrow welling up!
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.
At the end of the 1990s, when J-pop was shining at its brightest, this number by Morning Musume swept Japan into a frenzy.
It’s an irresistibly upbeat dance tune that makes your body move just by listening, and it’s no exaggeration to say it gave immeasurable energy to Japan at the time.
The friendly melodies crafted by Tsunku♂ and the gorgeous, funky sound produced by Dance☆Man continue to set our hearts dancing across generations.
Released in September 1999 as their seventh single, the song became a defining track for the group, setting a huge record with total sales of about 1.64 million copies.
It was even featured in an NHK drama, making it a national anthem that people of all ages can hum along to.
Belt it out at karaoke with friends from your generation, and that excitement from back then will come rushing back—perfect for creating the best memories.
1/2Kawamoto Makoto
A timeless youth anthem where tender ache and deep affection overflow, carried by the comforting resonance of acoustic guitar.
The lyrics delicately depict a powerful wish to become one with another, and the frustration of that wish remaining out of reach, gently embracing the kind of love we’ve all felt.
Seamlessly blending Makoto Kawamoto’s translucent voice with her unique worldview, the song reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart after its release in March 1997, and etched itself into many hearts as the opening theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin.
It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to when you long to share in pure feelings, thinking of someone special.
Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato
This is a classic song that captures the dazzling yet bittersweet romance of youth spent by the summer shore.
It was the first single for which Misato Watanabe both wrote the lyrics and composed the music, and her emotions are beautifully expressed through vivid scenes.
The lyrics, which layer the ebb and flow of love over the small, everyday landscapes of life, are deeply moving.
Included on the album “tokyo,” the song was released in May 1990 and reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It also drew attention as the theme for a Meiji Life insurance commercial.
With a melody infused with blues elements and a memorable saxophone interlude, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to when reminiscing about summer or spending a quiet night thinking of someone special.
DEAR FRIENDSPERSONZ
PERSONZ’s fourth single, released on February 21, 1989.
It became the theme song for the drama “Mamahaha Boogie” and quickly gained widespread popularity—a true classic! As we grow older, we may find ourselves opening up less, crying less, and receiving fewer words of encouragement.
Still, the precious memories of friends who truly scolded us when we needed it and cheered us on will never fade.
“DEAR FRIENDS” is a warm friendship song by PERSONZ that brings back countless moments of gratitude.
Energizing songs recommended for women in their 40s (41–50)
Yellow Yellow HappyPoketto Bisuketsu
Pocket Biscuits is a musical unit that originated from the 1990s hit TV show “Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!!”.
Unusually for a project-born unit, they were active for five years, and at their peak even headlined a solo concert at the Budokan.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Yellow Yellow Happy.” It has a powerful, upbeat melody, but the vocal line itself is simple and repeats similar phrases.
On top of that, the range is relatively narrow, so a woman in her 40s should be able to sing it without any trouble.
LOVE＆JOYKimura Yuki
A single packed with the exhilarating appeal of Eurobeat! Yuki Kimura’s clear, soaring vocals fuse perfectly with Daisuke Asakura’s energetic production to create a high-speed dance track.
Riding a BPM of 173, its bright, forward-looking message evokes a moving sensation, as if a rainbow were arcing across the listener’s heart.
Released in July 2000, the song captured many hearts as the theme for the TV drama “Daisuke Hanamura.” It reached No.
24 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved total sales of 116,000 copies.
Perfect as BGM for highway or mountain-pass drives, it’s also ideal when you need a boost for a tired spirit.
Grip the wheel and set off on a special musical journey to this rhythm.