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 (41–50)
Love MySelfIS:SUE
A work distinguished by its heartwarming, retro pop-dance melody and lively humming vocals.
While fully drawing out the charm of IS:SUE, it delivers a universal message about valuing your true self.
Released as a digital single in February 2025, it garnered attention as the lead track for their third single.
It’s a song with a gentle strength that gives you a quiet push forward when your heart wavers or you feel stuck.
This piece will resonate with those standing at a crossroads of choice or about to embark on a new beginning.
For DecadesLittle Glee Monster
As a J.League support song delivering courage and hope, this moving track from Little Glee Monster reaches straight to the heart.
With a sweeping melody, the lyrics express a strong will for the future and a spirit of challenge that stirs the soul.
The unique voices of all the members blend together to convey the strength to face life’s hardships and the courage to overcome them.
Released in advance in February 2025 and included on the album “Ambitious,” this song will resonate in stadiums nationwide as the J.League support anthem for the 2025 season.
It’s sure to shine in those peak moments of excitement and emotion during matches.
When you need energy for tomorrow or want to take a new step forward, this is the support song you’ll want to hear.
CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF
Even within the broad label of “people in their 40s,” the music you grew up with differs greatly depending on whether you’re in your early or late 40s.
That said, TRF can be considered an artist popular across the entire 40-something demographic.
Among their songs, CRAZY GONNA CRAZY is particularly easy to sing.
Because it’s primarily dance music, it can be hard to notice, but the song actually has a narrow vocal range and doesn’t feature complex melodic leaps.
As long as you adjust the key to suit your voice, even those who feel their voice doesn’t come out easily should be able to sing it without trouble.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Ding DongZoo
ZOO was a music group that was hugely active in the 1990s.
In Japan, they helped popularize black contemporary music, gaining popularity with a sound that made what was then an uncommon genre catchy and accessible.
Among ZOO’s songs, one I especially recommend is “Ding Dong.” While the song has fairly pronounced dynamic nuances, they are primarily expressive rather than driven by volume, which stays relatively steady, so it’s not overly difficult.
The vocal range is also narrow, so if you lock into the rhythm and pitch, you can aim for a high score at karaoke.
Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe
For those in their late 40s, globe is a group that perfectly defined their youth.
I bet many people can sing at least one of their songs.
Among globe’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Love.” There’s just one spot in the chorus where falsetto comes in, but it’s at a comfortable range, so it’s not that difficult.
Other than that, there aren’t really any tricky parts, so if you can do a standard level of falsetto, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Vermillionsumika
Sumika presents a song that captures the arrival of spring in vivid vermilion.
Singing of forward-looking challenges and new beginnings, the track gently embraces the mixed colors of hope and anxiety that the season brings.
While Kenta Kataoka admits he “used to struggle with spring,” he reveals that his feelings have changed through his experiences as a musician.
The song is featured on the album “Vermillion’s,” set for release in March 2025, and has also been chosen as the theme for Duskin Co., Ltd.’s new TV commercial, “Connecting Our Feelings.” Carried by a refreshing melody that conveys the joy of walking alongside someone, this piece will surely offer a gentle push to everyone ready to take their first new step.
Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai
We present a classic idol pop masterpiece from the 1980s, sourced from rare recordings.
Set to a powerful yet beautiful melody line, the song richly expresses a yearning for and desire to understand a free-spirited transfer student.
Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics and Tsutomu Goto’s composition blend perfectly, resulting in a fresh and captivating track.
Released by Ushirogami Hikaretai in November 1987, the song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Tsuide ni Tonchinkan” and is also included on the album BAB.
It’s the perfect tune for anyone wanting to indulge in a sense of nostalgia.