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.

Playlist

Uplifting songs recommended for women in their 40s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Morning will come again.DREAMS COME TRUE		The classic hit by DREAMS COME TRUE, the power to live positively
2	The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s classic song “Happiness Theory” conveys the essence of love.
3	Flower of loveaimyon		For your daily dose of healing: Aimyon “Ai no Hana” (Flower of Love)
4	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		An uplifting classic that helps you regain your energy with 'Over Drive'
5	FlowerKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids’ classic song “Flower” resonates with the heart.
6	Get Myself BackAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro's heart-touching ballad songs
7	HappinessAI		Find healing and happiness through AI 'Happiness'
8	Traces of LightHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s “Hikari no Ato” brings healing to women in their 40s.
9	Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Okamura Yasuyuki		Okamura and DAOKO's collaboration song resonates with the heart.
10	Love will winKAN		KAN’s eighth single. A nostalgic yet fresh, heartwarming classic.
11	Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’		EGO-WRAPPIN’s classic, a song that lights up the heart
12	Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism		Songs by Official HIGE DANDism that heal busy days
13	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song “Niji,” a song of courage and hope
14	If I can laughUrufuruzu		A gentle, warm anthem that looks forward
15	rainbow-coloredayaka		Ayaka's 'Nijiiro' is a cheer song that colors the heart.
16	oh-darlingconvertible		Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, a bittersweet song that makes you want to dance
17	HEART BEATKato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s “HEART BEAT” delivers energy
18	POP STARHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s “POP STAR” is a classic that soothes the heart.
19	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s “ultra soul” is a powerful cheering song.
20	speedMoriguchi Hiroko		Hiroko Moriguchi’s 12th single. A fresh and upbeat happy song.
21	Give me a ShakeMAX		MAX’s hit song “Give me a Shake”
22	Nameless PoemMr.Children		A classic that rekindles memories of youth
23	LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.		A rousing classic by Morning Musume
24	HeroAmuro Namie		Amuro legend, walking alongside women in their forties
25	Surely, there is love.Nishida Hikaru		Hikaru Nishida’s upbeat song by Miyuki Nakajima
26	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Introducing PUFFY’s song “Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Etcetera”
27	Overnight Sensation ~The Era Is Entrusted to You~TRF		An anthem of the ’90s, a message of hope
28	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s Izumi Sakai’s classic song “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
29	Nice hot bath (Viva Non Rock)Za Dorifutāzu		A B-side song by the Drifters, family-friendly entertainment
30	Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa		Japanese rap popularized by Ozaken
31	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster, pushed forward by a song of the soul
32	It’ll surely be okay.arashi		Arashi’s exhilarating and powerful classic song
33	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		Songs that encouraged me and taught me about life during my youth
34	The Theory of HappinessFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama is attractive even in his late forties to early fifties, and his songs make people happy.
35	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		A heartwarming classic by DREAMS COME TRUE
36	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A heartwarming classic that conveys love and gratitude
37	Sha na naMINMI		A summer classic! MINMI delivers energy
38	Yellow Yellow HappyPoketto Bisuketsu		Pokevi, a 1990s hit music unit
39	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s motivational song of hope and encouragement
40	LOVE＆JOYKimura Yuki		Eurobeat fast dance number
41	Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		A ballad by Mariya Takeuchi. It depicts the miracle of life and encounters.
42	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		TRF, popular among people in their 40s, with the easy-to-sing song CRAZY
43	Ding DongZoo		ZOO in the ’90s popularized Black music.
44	Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe		A youthful song for people in their late 40s: a classic hit by globe
45	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		A bittersweet melody of memories and springtime youth
46	Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato		A bittersweet love song of youth by the summer sea
47	CHA CHA CHAIshii Akemi		A powerful classic that celebrates the way independent women live
48	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		The 1990s’ iconic cheer song “TOMORROW”
49	Love MySelfIS:SUE		A message song that cherishes being yourself
50	For DecadesLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
51	Vermillionsumika		sumika’s spring single to be pre-released from the album
52	Bring it on, spring.non		Non-san’s youth cheer song
53	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
54	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night
55	PRIDEImai Miki		A cheerleading love song that turns a secret love into pride
56	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		Cheering on the light of hope, the unsung heroes
57	Pink sighTakahashi Mariko		A classic by Mariko Takahashi that portrays love with a lover in a fantastical way
58	Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai		Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song
59	See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai		A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season
60	Lover of Möbiusushirogami hikaretai		A song of eternal love like a Möbius strip
61	Rondo – revolutionOkui Masami		Masami Okui’s Song of Self-Transformation
62	1/2Kawamoto Makoto		A classic of youth that portrays pure first love
63	Blue waterMorikawa Miho		A classic that conveys hope and bonds with a refreshing singing voice
64	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		A song about the courage to overcome difficulties without giving up on your dreams
65	Barefoot GoddessB’z		A classic that sings of the strength to keep moving forward even while being hurt
66	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		A love song whose Osaka dialect and conjugations are captivating
67	Gotta GAMBA, right?LINDBERG		An uplifting song that makes you feel like you can do your best
68	DEAR FRIENDSPERSONZ		A masterpiece that cherishes friendship and memories
69	Limit LoversSHOW-YA		SHOW-YA’s power song like a flame
70	STAY TUNESuchmos		Relieving mental stress with urban music
71	CHANCE!UVERworld		UVERworld’s uplifting song of hope, “Not Too Late.”
72	beautiful womanchanmina		A song that loves your true self and boosts self-esteem
73	Madly in love with one eyeJenīhai		The TV-originated project band is top-tier!
74	Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		Life’s upbeat! A hype party-girl anthem
75	(RE)PLAYMiura Daichi		I was captivated by Daichi Miura’s dancing and charm, and I ended up replaying it over and over.
76	Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss ModernMinamino Yoko		A love song of Yoko Minamino in the Taisho Roman style
77	Get fired upDaikoku Maki		An incredibly fiery power song, Maki Ohguro’s moving masterpiece
78	Happy ManOkui Kaori		Mezamashi TV song, an upbeat rock tune
79	NO TITLISTMiyazawa Rie		A pleasant song by Rie Miyazawa, produced by Tetsuya Komuro
80	LovelyOzawa Kenji		Ozawa Kenji's fifth single, a hopeful masterpiece.
81	Stay just the way you are.Mayo Okamoto		A famous song by Mayo Okamoto that sings of friendship and compassion
82	Paradise Has No BorderToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		A classic with an impressive saxophone
83	I can’t just leave you alone.Kusunose Seishiro		An uplifting classic, 'Hotokenai yo'—the theme song of the drama
84	Joan of ArcSuiyōbi no Campanella		Obsessed with Kom_I's captivating music
85	Original SmileSMAP		SMAP’s cheerful 13th single that connects smiles
86	I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro expresses a diverse range of genres with her powerful vocals
87	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		An uplifting cheer song that helps you go all-in and stay positive!
88	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s smash hit song wins the Japan Record Award
89	Self ControlTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK’s classic that brings energy and hope
90	Angel’s RestHisamatsu Fumina		Fumina Hisamatsu’s songs that lift everyone’s spirits
91	If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi		The world changes depending on the angle you look from, and beautiful scenery unfolds.
92	My SummerMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s breezy travel song, her 18th single.
93	Life is full of dreams.Shiina Ringo		Life insurance commercial: Ms. Ringo sings about dreams
94	Wash your heart!Mariko Nagai		Rock and roll bursting with energy!
95	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		Songs by Ayaka and Kobukuro are my emotional support.