A collection of moving songs recommended for men in their 40s: music that resonates with the heart
In the midst of busy days filled with work, raising kids, and everything else, don’t you ever feel your heart suddenly deflate? At times like that, a single song can gently unwind something deep inside your chest.
Whether it’s shedding tears to a wistful ballad or feeling a powerful lyric push you forward, music holds a power that words alone can’t reach.
In this article, we’re highlighting moving songs recommended for men in their 40s.
We’ve gathered tracks you’ll want to play on repeat, so find the one that perfectly fits your mood right now!
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Recommended moving songs for men in their 40s: A collection of music that stays close to the heart (91–100)
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve,” released in 1983, became an explosive hit after being used in a JR Tokai commercial.
Even 35 years later, if you ask, “What’s the quintessential Christmas song?” the overwhelming answer would be “Tatsuro Yamashita’s ‘Christmas Eve.’
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “One more time, One more chance,” released in 1997.
In addition to being featured in the film Moon and Cabbage, in which Yamazaki made his acting debut in the lead role, the song was also used as the theme for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film 5 Centimeters per Second, known for his later work Your Name.
Recommended moving songs for men in their 40s: A collection of music that stays close to the heart (101–110)
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Speaking of Hideaki Tokunaga, “Rainy Blue” is one of those immensely well-known songs that deeply moves fans of ballads.
It’s a heartbreak song—a wistful love song—but I think what makes it so great is how completely you can immerse yourself in its world.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Kazuyoshi Saito is a distinctive singer-songwriter popular across a wide audience.
His ballads truly draw you in, so I hope you’ll experience this unique world—an inspiring “singer’s” song.
This track is also popular among other artists, and it’s a ballad with a wonderful craftsman-like quality.
NO SIDEMatsutōya Yumi
This is one of Yumi’s signature wistful love ballads, portraying the feelings of a woman cheering for rugby.
The frustration of losing the match and the strength—or perhaps the warmth and compassion—of the woman who accepts that frustration and supports him: isn’t that the ultimate ideal for men?
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
Sakura, released in 2003 by Naotaro Moriyama.
Naotaro, the son of Ryoko Moriyama, is a singer-songwriter known for his striking high-tone voice.
Cherry blossoms, which bloom in the season of meetings and farewells, have inspired many songs.
Moriyama’s cherry blossom song likens the fleeting beauty of blossoms in full bloom as they scatter to the season of parting.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarou
It’s a bittersweet summer love song sung by Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani), now popular across a wide range of generations.
The sanshin’s sound—soothing and evocative of a southern island sea in BIGIN’s signature style—lingers in the ears, making the music memorable.
Listening to it at the end of summer might move you all over again.