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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Touching songs recommended for men in their 40s: A collection of music that stays close to the heart (111–120)
balladKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s “Ballad” is a song I’d love to see men in their 40s perform at karaoke.
While reviving a hit from their youth, its delicate, evolved lyrics convey the deep emotions that only adults can express.
True to its title, the ballad’s gentle melody is sure to resonate with women.
The bittersweet feelings of married men toward unmarried women stand out even more thanks to the quiet arrangement that demands strong vocal ability.
Even Ketsumeishi’s signature rap is elevated into something moving, turning a night of karaoke into something special.
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi
A lyrical love song filled with memories and lingering feelings from youth.
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and a voice that resonates in the heart quietly convey unfulfilled feelings and a love that passed by.
Kazuyoshi Saito’s tender vocals and guitar beautifully express nostalgia for the past and the emotions of the present.
Released in April 2010, it drew attention as the theme song for Shiseido’s IN&ON series commercials.
Since February 2017, it has also been used in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercials, continuing to comfort many listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to hum at class reunions or during long-awaited get-togethers, wrapped in fond memories.
Sing it with friends at karaoke, and its universally relatable lyrics will warm everyone’s hearts.
After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke
The bittersweet melancholy that Mr.
Kuwata suddenly reveals—despite his humorous performances and playful, clownish persona—feels richer and more poignant to us listeners as we grow older.
Released in 1994 as his fifth solo single, “Matsuri no Ato” is a masterpiece that fully unleashes Kuwata’s soulful, wistful singing.
For those who remember that era well, it likely also lives on in memory as the theme song for the NTV drama “Shizukanaru Don.” Even the title, “After the Festival,” evokes an indescribable sadness, and the lyrics—depicting the pure-heartedness of a clumsy, sensitive man through masterful word choice—are simply exceptional.
Naturally, if someone in their 40s or 50s sings this at karaoke, a full-on singalong is guaranteed.
Precisely because there are fewer singers today who can write and perform songs like this, I hope younger generations will give it a listen too!
Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo
It’s a song released in 1981, but many of you may know it as the theme song for the 1992 drama “Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni” (“Under the Name of Love”).
It’s sung by singer-songwriter Shogo Hamada and is one of his signature tracks.
Because it’s such a well-known and popular song, there may be men in their 40s who always sing it at karaoke.
I feel the brilliance of the lyrics is packed into the first few lines.
It teaches us something vital about life—that it’s precisely when times are tough that we should cherish others.
Listening to this song makes you think, “There must be meaning in this trial too,” and gives you the courage to carry on.
It’s a deeply moving classic.
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A song that lets you feel the depth and beauty of the word “thank you”—that’s “Arigatou” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS.
Once you’re in your thirties, it hits even harder.
The music video is highly recommended too.
Winter, againGLAY
GLAY’s “Winter, again” is, for people in their 30s, a song that feels nostalgic and brings back memories of a youth that has passed.
It’s a heartbreakingly moving song.
Listening to it on a snowy winter’s day would be perfect.
Poem of SunlightLe Couple
People in their 30s are, I think, the generation that just barely listened to “Hidamari no Uta” by Le Couple in real time.
This song is filled not so much with inspiration as with sadness.
If possible, listen to it while savoring the lyrics sheet, and it will move you to tears even more.