Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men
Women in their 40s are often busy with family and work and may not have been to karaoke for a long time.
When it finally comes time to go, some might think, “I don’t even know what to sing!” You might worry that chasing too many songs from younger generations isn’t quite right, but going all-in on oldies might not feel right either—and there’s the concern about how the men you’re with will react.
Here, we’ll introduce a mix of songs, both new and old, with a slight focus on what tends to go over well with men.
There are probably songs you listened to a lot in your youth, or ones from a different generation that still stayed with you.
But in the end, I hope you find songs that you can sing comfortably and enjoyably—without worrying too much about what others think!
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Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that men love (1–10)
366 daysHY
HY’s bittersweet love songs are popular across generations, especially among women as go-to karaoke picks.
The song “366 Days” is one of HY’s signature tracks, alongside “NAO” and “AM11:00.” It also drew attention not long ago when Mone Kamishiraishi sang a cover for a commercial.
The lyrics portray a deeply aching, heart‑tightening love that may trigger flashbacks to past relationships or the time in your life when you first listened to it.
It’s a song many will want to sing tenderly and with feeling.
SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko
Speaking of Seiko Matsuda, she’s the eternal idol—her beauty never fades, and she has a large female fan base.
While many of her songs are quintessentially idol-like, the track “SWEET MEMORIES” has a mature vibe and is surely popular with men as well.
It’s also well-known because countless artists, both male and female, have covered it.
There’s a small section with English lyrics, but since it’s brief, even those who aren’t confident in English can sing it smoothly with a bit of practice!
Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE
If you’re in your 40s, there are probably many of you who are fans of DREAMS COME TRUE.
They have fans across ages and generations, and among their songs, Yasashii Kiss o Shite is especially recommended for those who want to capture the heart of a man they’re interested in by singing it at karaoke, with its lyrics and melody that tighten your chest.
Looking closely at the lyrics, you can glimpse a woman’s unrequited, one-sided feelings.
While it’s best when love flows smoothly between two people, this song portrays a couple for whom that isn’t the case, making it a poignant, emotionally stirring number.
Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men (11–20)
with a gentle heartSuperfly
Superfly’s up-tempo songs are all quite difficult—not only is it hard to maintain the pitch in the high register, but there’s also the issue of “When am I supposed to breathe?!” So I recommend this medium-tempo track, Yasashii Kimochi de.
If you’re not very confident with high notes, it might be easier to sing if you lower the key by one or two semitones beforehand.
Endless skyarashi
Arashi’s songs are often written with the idea that girls at their concerts will sing along with them, so the key tends to be a bit high for men.
Because of that, many of their tracks feel just right when sung by adult women, and this song, “Hatenai Sora” (“Endless Sky”), is one of them.
It starts with a slightly wistful intro, but carries a message of moving forward with hope.
By the end, the song leaves you with a warm, cozy feeling—that’s part of its charm.
First LoveUtada Hikaru
If you’re in your 40s, chances are many of Hikaru Utada’s songs feel just right to sing.
Among them, First Love, released in 1999, is likely a track from your youth.
What still amazes me at this age is that Utada was just 16 when the song came out.
The mature lyrics stunned Japan, and we were all captivated by her talent.
This gently paced love song is a classic crowd-pleaser—a surefire “popular” pick that will draw everyone in.
I believeayaka
Many of Ayaka’s songs are easy to sing, so there are probably quite a few people who often sing them at karaoke.
Her song “I believe,” released in 2006, has a slow tempo and is easy to sing.
Even those who find high-pitched songs difficult will likely find this one approachable.
It’s a track that conveys the image of a calm yet strong-willed woman, and people listening along will surely feel encouraged and become more positive by it.