A collection of moving songs recommended for men in their 40s: music that resonates with the heart

crescent moonayaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

When you look up at the night sky and find the moon, don’t you feel as if you’re receiving some kind of power? This song is a moving love ballad that makes you feel connected to someone under the same sky, gazing at the same crescent moon.

It’s a song I recommend not only to women, but to men as well.

Still I’m in love with youKadamatsu Toshiki

Toshiki Kadomatsu - Still I'm in Love with You -

It’s no exaggeration to call him an artist and a renowned singer who has continued to sing about “love.” Approaching the question “What is love?” from many angles and gently offering answers, his music will forever captivate the hearts of countless fans.

CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Cheers

Kanpai by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, released in 1980.

The song is filled with lines that evoke life’s milestones, making it perfect for occasions like graduations and weddings.

How about dedicating this song to a friend who’s about to embark on a new path—or to yourself—with wishes for happiness?

Wine Red Heartanzenchitai

A Wine-Red Heart (Wine Red no Kokoro) — Anzen Chitai

“Wine Red no Kokoro” by Anzenchitai, released in 1983.

It was used as the theme song for the drama ‘Machigai Darake no Otto Erabi’ and also featured in commercials.

Anzenchitai were a highly skilled band who had performed as Yosui Inoue’s backing group, and their vocalist Koji Tamaki is also known for his outstanding singing ability.

Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitai

Goodbye to Sorrow / 1985 Anzenchitai

As expected, Safe Zone’s ballads are the kind that truly let you listen and take them in.

Above all, the gently questioning feel of the lyrics is deeply moving.

I imagine many people end up in tears while listening.

That’s how much the song’s tenderness seeps through.