Western music popular among women in their 40s. World-famous classics and hit songs.

With Or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

There seem to be various interpretations of this song, but to me it feels like the inner conflict and anguish we face when making choices in life.

Like loving someone but not being able to be together.

It might be Bono’s cry about living with his own contradictions.

Like A PrayerMadonna

Madonna – Like A Prayer (Official Video)

This is an uplifting anthem by Madonna, whose masterful pop skills and exquisitely dance-like sound create a dazzling, high-energy track.

Its fresh, feel-good vibe makes it perfect for karaoke and especially approachable for women in their 30s.

Family AffairMary J Blige

Mary J. Blige – Family Affair (Official Music Video)

This is an uplifting anthem by Mary J.

Blige, a popular artist known for her strongly black music–influenced style that epitomizes 90s R&B.

With its rousing energy, it’s the kind of song you’ll want to sing at karaoke, and it feels approachable for women in their 30s.

Blank SpaceTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Blank Space

This is a motivational song by Taylor Swift, approached with vocal skills that express both delicacy and power over a girlish acoustic sound.

With nuanced vocal work that also suits women in their 30s, it has a style that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

Speaking of hit songs from the ’80s, you can’t leave out this artist’s work.

It’s also famous as a commercial jingle.

In Japan, it’s been covered by Noriyuki Makihara and Chihiro Onitsuka.

For a 40th birthday, it might be fun to watch the movie “Time After Time,” which inspired the title.