Uplifting songs recommended for men in their 40s

YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA

[MV] YAH YAH YAH / CHAGE and ASKA

Included on the 1993 album “RED HILL.” Theme song for the drama “If You Look Back, He’s There.” A music duo from Fukuoka Prefecture formed in 1978.

It’s an excellent track where the two vocalists deliver a superb ensemble over an uptempo rhythm and a positive, catchy pop melody.

My WayDef Tech

Def Tech – My Way【Official Music Video】

This song passionately sings about the importance of walking your own path.

It conveys a powerful determination to keep moving toward lofty ideals while staying grounded, offering strong encouragement to listeners.

The warmly enveloping melody and its positive message blend beautifully.

Featured on the album “Def Tech,” released in January 2005, the track garnered numerous tie-ins, including a Yokohama Tires commercial song, a theme song for high school baseball, and an insert song for the film “Crows Zero II.” Def Tech’s signature Jawaiian reggae sound will be a reliable companion when you need the courage to chase your dreams or a boost to fire yourself up.

lipsGLAY

GLAY / Lips

An erotic number that captures both aching infatuation and passionate love.

Swept up by irresistible desire, the protagonist’s heart grows increasingly unsettled by feelings for their partner—expressed powerfully against GLAY’s signature, high-velocity sound.

The striking guitar riff and melody sung in a higher key further accentuate the emotions swirling within.

Released in May 1997, the song was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP” from April to June of the same year, and became a major hit as the band’s first Oricon No.

1.

It’s the perfect track for cranking up the energy with friends at karaoke or letting your feelings out.

WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T

[PV][With Lyrics] H Jungle with t – WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes, Start a Movement~ [HD][FLV]

As a song that lifts weary hearts and gives listeners the strength to take a new step forward, H Jungle with t’s track resonates deeply.

It carries a message of a strong will to change your own future despite daily fatigue, and of facing forward together with your companions.

Since its release in February 1995, it spent seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon charts and achieved sales of over 2.13 million copies.

Seamlessly blending Tetsuya Komuro’s polished production with Masatoshi Hamada’s down-to-earth vocals, this song is perfect for moments when you need a little boost amid the busyness of work and life, or when you’re thinking about starting something new.

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Fortissimo HOUND DOG

Included on the 1985 album “Spirits!”.

A rock band from Sendai, formed in 1976.

Used as the song for Nissin Cup Noodles’ “Hungarian People” commercial.

Currently, the only remaining member is vocalist Yasuhiko Otomo.

With its emotional melody and Otomo’s deeply expressive vocals, it’s a track that really hits you in the chest and can help you regain your energy.

STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD

Hi-STANDARD – Stay Gold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Opening with a sense of exhilarating speed, this track features energetic vocals and a catchy melody.

Included on Hi-STANDARD’s album “MAKING THE ROAD,” released in June 1999, it has sold over one million copies in Japan and abroad.

Long hailed as a milestone of the melodic hardcore scene, it’s a fan favorite that the band always plays live.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to push toward your goals or when you feel like you’re losing your way.

It will surely give you a powerful push forward.

Orange BananaKUSU KUSU

KUSU KUSU Orange Banana

Included on the 1991 album “cajon.” A four-piece band formed in 1988, mainly consisting of members from Hokkaido.

Set to an upbeat, driving rhythm and a sound that evokes a tropical paradise, Jiro’s sweet, syrupy vocals layer over it, creating a nicely polished result.