Famous songs we’d like women in their 40s to sing, by age group
For women in their 40s, what do you sing at karaoke?
There are probably all kinds of options—latest hits, personal favorites, or your go-to “signature” songs that you always sing—but I’m sure many people also feel, “I don’t know what I should sing.”
For those people, we’ve picked out songs we’d love to see women in their 40s try.
If you have a rock-solid go-to track ready for when you go to karaoke or when someone asks you to sing something, it’ll definitely give you confidence!
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[By Age Group] Famous Songs (1–10) I’d Like Women in Their 40s to Sing
Love SongUru
This is the 11th single by singer-songwriter Uru, who gained attention for covering numerous classic songs on her YouTube channel and releasing 100 videos before her major-label debut.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Oshi no Ojisama,” it features a soothing combination of her translucent vocals, piano sound, and a shuffle beat.
The lyrics, which express straightforward feelings for someone you love, can capture men’s hearts at karaoke as well.
It’s a love song with a timeless message that conveys a sense of universality.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
This is the 10th single by singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, whose songs—ranging from catchy pop numbers to lyrical ballads—are loved for their wide expressive range.
Chosen as the image song for the TV drama “Boys Over Flowers,” the track’s ensemble of traditional Japanese instruments and piano creates a dreamlike atmosphere.
The message, which sings of feelings for someone you can never meet again, paired with the song’s heartrending melody, evokes the delicacy and vulnerability of women.
Its fragile beauty resonates with men as well, making it a perfect number for women in their 40s to sing at karaoke.
MHamasaki Ayumi
This is the 19th single by singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki, who enjoyed explosive popularity from the 1990s through the 2000s and continues to be active today as one of the Heisei era’s leading divas.
Composed under her own pen name “CREA,” it is also known as the first single released under the CREA moniker.
Its lyrics depict a grand romance, with lines that many women in their 40s—having gone through various experiences—may find themselves relating to.
With a cool yet catchy arrangement and a heartfelt, single-minded message that resonates with men as well, it’s a karaoke favorite guaranteed to fire up anyone from that generation.
User ManualNishino Kana
This is the 27th single by pop singer Kana Nishino, who gained popularity with lyrics that seemed to speak for women’s feelings and a catchy pop sound, but suspended her activities in 2019.
The track was selected as the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine,” and thanks to its lyrics, it’s also known as a go-to BGM choice at weddings.
Its message may be hard for men to fully understand or accept, but that, too, highlights a certain charming cuteness unique to women.
It’s a song that’s sure to resonate at all-girl karaoke gatherings and has become a beloved new staple among wedding songs.
Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’
This is the second single by the music duo EGO-WRAPPIN’, whose original sound—evoking Showa-era pop—has earned high acclaim not only in Japan but overseas as well.
Written as the theme song for the TV drama Private Detective Mike Hama, the track’s jazzy atmosphere and thrilling development really lift the energy.
The sight of a woman mastering its complex melody and beat might come across as undeniably cool, even from a man’s perspective.
It’s a number that lets singers showcase a handsome, not-cute-in-the-usual-way voice at karaoke—one I’d especially love to hear women nail.