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!

Playlist

A collection of moving songs recommended for men in their 40s: music that resonates with the heart
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of the DawnMiyamoto Hiroji		Introducing inspirational songs for men in their 40s
2	Sunflower DreamSaitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s positive classic song
3	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An inspiring ballad masterpiece by THE YELLOW MONKEY
4	rose flowerkururi		The appeal and highlights of Quruli’s classic song “Bara no Hana” (“Rose Flower”)
5	Humanity!Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s Encouragement Song
6	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		One of BEGIN’s signature songs. A moving number with lyrics written in the words of junior high school students from Ishigaki Island.
7	BE WITH YOUGLAY		GLAY's powerful rock songs resonate in the heart
8	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		The signature ballad from Mr.Children’s biggest hit
9	cherry blossomKobukuro		The allure of Kobukuro’s famous ballad “Sakura”
10	Laughing and falling downHanbaato Hanbaato		Theme song of NHK’s morning drama, a gentle track by a husband-and-wife duo
11	My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s classic song that sings about the importance of friendship
12	I AM YOUR SINGERSazan Ōrusutāzu		Gratitude and Hope for Southern’s 30th Anniversary
13	DIVE TO BLUEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L'Arc~en~Ciel's fast-paced, exhilarating hit song
14	EverythingMISIA		A famous ballad by MISIA, a song that gently relaxes the heart
15	Robinsonsupittsu		Spitz’s classic songs bring back warm nostalgia
16	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T		The H Jungle cheer song resonates with my heart
17	ForeverGosuperāzu		A masterpiece that sings of an eternal bond with a loved one
18	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		A representative song by Southern All Stars with a heartbreak theme
19	A Tearful RequestChekkāzu		The Checkers’ heartbreak song sets a record with a massive hit
20	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s gem of a masterpiece, gently advising on the journey of life
21	I wanted to kiss you again.B’z		From summer to winter, B’z’s poignant love song
22	Close your eyesHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's moving romantic ballad
23	ALONEB’z		B’z’s “ALONE” is a heartbreak ballad
24	KaraBank Band		Socially-contributive musical works by Bank Band
25	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		T-BOLAN’s passionate love ballad
26	I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke		Expressions of anxiety and anticipation about tomorrow’s weather
27	GIFTMr.Children		Mr.Children’s iconic song “GIFT,” sung with passionate intensity
28	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		DEEN’s debut song, NTT DoCoMo commercial song
29	Until the World Ends…WANDS		WANDS “Until the World Ends…” anime theme song
30	Only for youShonentai		Shonentai’s love ballad, indulging in memories
31	OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s famous song “OH MY LITTLE GIRL”
32	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara’s classic hit “Mou Koi Nante Shinai” is popular.
33	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii scores a huge hit with a TV drama theme song
34	First loveMurashita Kōzō		A poignant classic about first love that is popular among men
35	Heart Rainindigo la End		A ballad that quietly sings about a romantic breakup
36	to youMONGOL800		MONGOL800's “Anata ni” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
37	Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER		A bittersweet love ballad by SUPER BEAVER
38	somedaySaucy Dog		A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories
39	SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Love Song of The Yellow Monkey
40	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Astronomical observation, a song that awakens a boy's heart
41	TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu		The appeal of the punk rock classic “TRAIN-TRAIN”
42	Linda LindaZa Burū Hātsu		Punk rock classic, a famous song anyone can sing
43	SymphonyHirai Dai		Dai Hirai sings powerfully about his feelings for someone special
44	An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro		A ballad that gently portrays love built over time
45	Under the big onionbakufū suranpu		A classic song about love sung with a big onion
46	more than anyoneBE:FIRST		A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST
47	You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A ballad about the pain of heartbreak
48	I want to see you.yuzu		Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father
49	Goodbyeofukōsu		Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance
50	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke		A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup
51	Hide-and-seekYuuri		A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek
52	180°yamazaru		A love ballad of a mountain monkey. Depicting the struggles of romance.
53	First loveHata Motohiro		A ballad by Motohiro Hata. It sings of bittersweet memories of love.
54	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s love ballad, feelings passing each other by
55	sonetACIDMAN		A song by ACIDMAN that portrays the importance of living true to oneself
56	My WayDef Tech		A song that sings about the importance of moving forward as yourself
57	forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN		A ballad depicting memories and love with a lover
58	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN is a dentist and musician.
59	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		An encouraging song that pushes you forward toward your dreams
60	Endless JourneyMr.Children		Encouragement songs by Mr.Children
61	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A gem of a work that expresses the desire to be free with the one you love
62	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An anthem that cheers you on to overcome hardships and seize hope
63	Go for it!Urufuruzu		The Ulfuls' cheer song is a big hit
64	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
65	Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanī		Flower Companies' youth rock fight song
66	Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman		A heartwarming song that celebrates the value of those who support from behind the scenes
67	Beard and Boobsyunikōn		The male psyche wavering between work and love
68	huge nuisanceyunikōn		The sorrow of a salaryman whose newlywed life falls apart due to a solo job transfer
69	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		A message of courage and hope that asks about the meaning of life
70	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night
71	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		A famous song themed around Masaharu Fukuyama’s marriage
72	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Romance Flight is a timeless classic.
73	I miss youBEGIN		BIGIN warms the heart with healing and bittersweetness
74	The seasons change only you.BOØWY		A moving song packed with the band's charm
75	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		“SAY YES,” a drama theme song, became a big hit.
76	HOWEVERGLAY		GLAY classic “HOWEVER” ending theme
77	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		The charm of “I Want to Hold You,” overflowing with feelings of love
78	loadTHE toraburyū		The classic song “Road” that depicts the love and bond of two people
79	Endless RainX JAPAN		A moving, tear-jerking ballad by X JAPAN
80	Banzai ~I’m glad I love you~Urufuruzu		A Song of Gratitude and Love by Ulfuls
81	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Koji Miyamoto’s masterpiece that shines like the moon
82	budKobukuro		A bittersweet, heartwarming song about thinking of someone dear
83	single bedSha ran Q		Bittersweet Memories of Sharam Q’s “Single Bed”
84	My NoteSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s heartwarming music
85	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		A classic song that sings of farewells before setting out
86	powder snowRemioromen		A song of loneliness and poignant sorrow embedded in a snowy scene
87	MissingKubota Toshinobu		The appeal of Toshinobu Kubota’s classic song “Missing”
88	Riverside HotelInoue Yosui		Yosui’s classic song Riverside Hotel is renowned.
89	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		A love song whose singing voice wraps the heart
90	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		A moving song that brings tears of comfort
91	First LoveUtada Hikaru		A heartbreaking love ballad about first love, an emotionally moving song
92	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		Amuro’s iconic songs that give courage and move the heart
93	Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa		Theme songs from 90s dramas, symbols of romance
94	I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa		Kazumasa Oda's songs moisturize the heart.
95	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki, a legendary rock star who shakes the soul
96	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Christmas Eve becomes a standard song
97	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki “One more time”
98	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		Hideaki Tokunaga’s signature song “Rainy Blue”
99	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		A moving ballad by the unique singer Kazuyoshi Saito
100	NO SIDEMatsutōya Yumi		The strength and love of a woman who supports a defeated man
101	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Noriyuki Moriyama’s classic that portrays the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms and parting
102	Voice of the Seaurashima tarou		Summer sea, the pleasant song of Urashima Tarō
103	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s songs are legendary anthems of hope and strength
104	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s famous song “Sakurazaka,” a popular singer
105	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		The appeal of Mariya Takeuchi: a world relatable to both men and women
106	crescent moonayaka		When I look up at the moon, I feel connected
107	Still I’m in love with youKadamatsu Toshiki		The music of a renowned singer who keeps singing about love
108	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Kanpai” is a song that celebrates embarking on a new path at life’s milestones.
109	Wine Red Heartanzenchitai		The classic hit “Wine Red no Kokoro” by Anzen Chitai
110	Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitai		Moved by Anzen Chitai’s ballad and its gentle lyrics
111	Stray AngelOkamura Takako		A pure and moving masterpiece by Takako Okamura
112	No more tears are neededSuzuki Masayuki		The appeal of a song that balances sensuality and singability
113	balladKetsumeishi		A moving ballad sung by a man in his forties
114	I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s Lyrical Love Song
115	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		The melancholy and allure of Keisuke Kuwata’s classic song “Matsuri no Ato”
116	Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada’s classic song that makes you feel hope in life
117	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The depth and beauty behind the word “thank you”...
118	Winter, againGLAY		GLAY's “Winter, again”…
119	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		People in their 30s think of “…” by Le Couple
120	Baby, I love youTEE		TEE’s “Baby I Love You” is summer…
121	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		Dedicated to 15-year-olds graduating from junior high school, …
122	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao		The theme song for the NTV (Nippon TV) news program ZERO…
123	Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū		The popular band born in Aomori, Stardust☆Re...
124	HOMEKiyama Yusaku		Yusaku Kiyama’s classic song “HOME” is truly...
125	MotherMori Shinichi		Once you reach your thirties, you start to appreciate your parents...
126	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Speaking of Eigo Kawashima, he’s a legendary singer-so…
127	HEROMr.Children		Mr.Children (Misutā Chirudoren…
128	Close your eyesHirai Ken		Ken Hirai is a man who has been active since 1995...
129	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata is the lea… of Southern All Stars.
130	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Norio Makihara has been active since 1999...
131	Sometimes, old storiesKatō Tokiko		Tokiko Kato’s “Sometimes, Stories of the Past” is, um…
132	If you wish for a miracleJUJU		The moving voice of JUJU, the Heisei-era songstress
133	Surely just for tonightStardust Revue		A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
134	Forever LoveX JAPAN		X Japan’s classic song “Forever Love”
135	Heroineback number		A bittersweet love song that candidly sings of tender feelings.
136	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s signature song “Kanade”
137	threadNakajima Miyuki		Songs of bonds resonate in the heart and evoke deep emotion
138	Before our feelings overlapHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's songs are full of love and hope.
139	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		A classic song about the loss of youth and dreams in the big city