Love songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits
Are you in love right now?
This time, we’re introducing popular sweet-and-bittersweet love songs for women in their 40s.
Even if you already have a partner, try listening and reminiscing about the old days.
Memories from when you first met, those love-dovey dates.
Being able to look back on happy memories is a blessing, isn’t it?
Of course, you can listen alone to lift your spirits, and if you sing them at karaoke with friends your age, it’s sure to be a hit.
From the songs of our youth to the latest tracks—be sure to give them a listen.
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Recommended love songs for women in their 40s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (21–30)
PRIDEImai Miki
It was released in 1996 as Miki Imai’s 12th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Doc,” with lyrics and composition by Tomoyasu Hotei.
It is Miki Imai’s biggest hit, and its lyrics portray a woman in love who decides to live by the belief that “loving my partner right now is my own pride.”
for a long timeKiroro
It was released in 1998 as Kiroro’s major-label debut single.
Gaining attention on cable broadcasts and radio, it reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart despite having no tie-in.
The song became a million-seller, and in the spring of 1999 it was also selected as the entrance march for the 71st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament—one of Kiroro’s signature classics.
A gentle feelingChara
Released in 1997 as Chara’s 14th single, it was used in a Shiseido “Tessera J” commercial and became Chara’s biggest hit.
Her distinctive voice and the cute, gentle lyrics drew attention, and even 20 years after its release, the song remains popular, especially among women.
Love againglobe
globe is an indispensable music unit when talking about the J-POP scene of the 1990s.
Their 12th single, released in March 1998, is a song that portrays a moody, mature romance in which two people reaffirm their love.
Its dazzling, trance-influenced synths radiate a cool sense of speed.
Carrying unforgettable emotions yet determined to face their partner once more, the earnest feelings are powerfully conveyed by KEIKO’s overwhelming vocals that envelop the dynamic waves of sound.
Sophisticated yet tinged with melancholy, the melody is perfect for nights when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi
It’s a song included on Yumi Matsutoya’s 10th original album, “SURF & SNOW,” released in 1980, and it has become a Christmas classic.
The lyrics and music are by Yumi Matsutoya, with arrangement by her husband, Masataka Matsutoya, making it a husband-and-wife collaboration.
The song features characteristically “Yuming”-style, girlish and romantic lyrics, and has been covered by many artists.
BELIEVEMISIA
For more recent listeners, MISIA is probably strongly associated with being a classic, orthodox diva, but for women in their 40s, doesn’t she evoke more of an R&B singer image? Among her songs from that era, the one I especially recommend is BELIEVE.
Although the chorus features a high-pitched phrase with quite dramatic pitch jumps, most of the rest sits in the low-to-mid range.
Since there are repeated falsetto passages, if you’re not comfortable with head voice, try lowering the key before you tackle it.
For the momentEvery Little Thing
It was released in 1997 as Every Little Thing’s fourth single.
The song was featured in a Morinaga Seika “ICE BOX” commercial and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was Every Little Thing’s first No.
1 on Oricon and the track that brought them into the spotlight.