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A wonderful upbeat song

Uplifting songs recommended for men in their 40s

People in their 40s often pour themselves into their work, doing their best every day under a sense of responsibility and pressure.

But if you focus only on work, you’ll end up breaking down.

This time, I’d like to introduce some uplifting songs to help you refresh.

Playlist

Uplifting songs recommended for men in their 40s
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1eastI AM YOUR SINGERSazan Ōrusutāzu
I AM YOUR SINGERSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Gratitude and Hope for Southern’s 30th Anniversary
2eastHumanity!Sambomasutā
Humanity!Sambomasutāplay_arrow
Sambomaster’s Encouragement Song
3eastSunflower DreamSaitō Kazuyoshi
Sunflower DreamSaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
Saito Kazuyoshi’s positive classic song
4eastYoung manSaijō Hideki
Young manSaijō Hidekiplay_arrow
Excited young men, igniting the crowd with smiles and choreography!
5eastWonderful UsAnjī
Wonderful UsAnjī
Positive Rock from Yamaguchi Prefecture Band
6eastIn the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA
In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKAplay_arrow
A powerful pop number by CHAGE and ASKA that portrays youth and the struggles of life
7eastRunnerbakufū suranpu
Runnerbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
Cheering Song Single by a Rock Band
8eastB BLUEBOØWY
B BLUEBOØWYplay_arrow
Himuro: cool, bewitching rock
9eastLinda LindaZa Burū Hātsu
Linda LindaZa Burū Hātsuplay_arrow
Punk rock classic, a famous song anyone can sing
10eastBLOWIN’B’z
BLOWIN'B'zplay_arrow
A Western-style rock song with B’z’s breeze
11eastBE MY BABYCOMPLEX
BE MY BABYCOMPLEXplay_arrow
Kōji Kikkawa’s sexy vocals are captivating.
12eastGLORIAZIGGY
GLORIAZIGGYplay_arrow
A rock band known for drama theme songs
13eastTRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu
TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsuplay_arrow
The appeal of the punk rock classic “TRAIN-TRAIN”
14eastMONEYHamada Shogo
MONEYHamada Shogoplay_arrow
An energizing song from an album released in ’84
15eastRoses and WineRED WARRIORS
Roses and WineRED WARRIORSplay_arrow
A single by a three-member rock band released in ’87
16eastLOVE&JOYKimura Yuki
LOVE&JOYKimura Yukiplay_arrow
Eurobeat fast dance number
17eastI’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
A cheer song-style rock track by Sambomaster
18eastBe the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddomanplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates the value of those who support from behind the scenes
19easttake me higherV6
take me higherV6play_arrow
FLYING by V6, the theme song of Ultraman Tiga
20eastSTAY GOLDHi-STANDARD
STAY GOLDHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
An energetic classic that propels you forward
21eastPerfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Popular single songs by ONE OK ROCK
22eastBring it on, spring.non
Bring it on, spring.nonplay_arrow
Non-san’s youth cheer song
23eastSakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
24eastDON’T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGY
DON'T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGYplay_arrow
ZIGGY’s iconic 80s classic is popular among people in their 50s.
25eastForever YoungTakehara Pisutoru
Forever YoungTakehara Pisutoruplay_arrow
Vocal explanation of Takeshi “Pistol” Takehara’s “Forever Young”
26eastLovin’ YouYokoyama Kiichi
Lovin' YouYokoyama Kiichiplay_arrow
Theme song of the Alpine Championships announced in ’93
27eastLet’s walkJUN SKY WALKER(S)
Let's walkJUN SKY WALKER(S)
A rock song released in ’89 by the Jiyu Gakuen band
28eastThat’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
That's important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up
29eastFor me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka
For me to be myselfOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
A classic song that celebrates the importance of living true to yourself
30eastDon’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Don't give up on your dreamsOkamura Takakoplay_arrow
Atsuko Okamura’s warm song that supports passion for dreams
31eastCRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF
CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRFplay_arrow
TRF, popular among people in their 40s, with the easy-to-sing song CRAZY
32eastFor loveOkuda Tamio
For loveOkuda Tamioplay_arrow
Okuda Tamio’s solo debut song “Ai no Tame ni”
33eastWOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with Tplay_arrow
The H Jungle cheer song resonates with my heart
34eastFor DecadesLittle Glee Monster
For DecadesLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
35eastVermillionsumika
Vermillionsumikaplay_arrow
sumika’s spring single to be pre-released from the album
36eastStars on EarthNakajima Miyuki
Stars on EarthNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
A musical piece of respect and inspiration for the unnamed people
37eastlipsGLAY
lipsGLAYplay_arrow
A fast-paced song that portrays GLAY’s earnest love
38eastSPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY
SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
Love Song of The Yellow Monkey
39eastEmbracing SummerTUBE
Embracing SummerTUBEplay_arrow
A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love
40eastThe rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu
The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzuplay_arrow
Thanks to Tunnels (Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu)
41eastLike tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
42eastWON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu
WON'T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzuplay_arrow
A cheer song with an Awa Odori motif. Achieved million-seller status.
43eastBeard and Boobsyunikōn
Beard and Boobsyunikōnplay_arrow
The male psyche wavering between work and love
44easthomeKiyama Yusaku
homeKiyama Yusakuplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of a father's love for his child
45eastI won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
46eastSneaker BluesKondō Masahiko
Sneaker BluesKondō Masahikoplay_arrow
Sneaker Blues: A Love Breakup
47eastI want to shout that I love you.BAAD
I want to shout that I love you.BAADplay_arrow
The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
48eastSorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai
Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretaiplay_arrow
Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song
49eastSee, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai
See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretaiplay_arrow
A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season
50eastSaint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Kageyama Hironobu & BROADWAY
Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Kageyama Hironobu & BROADWAYplay_arrow
A monumental anime song, the fiery anthem of warriors
51eastBurning HeroOkita Hiroyuki
Burning HeroOkita Hiroyukiplay_arrow
A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams
52eastFreak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION
Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
An intense collaboration track blending ska sound and rock
53eastMy WayDef Tech
My WayDef Techplay_arrow
A song that sings about the importance of moving forward as yourself
54eastSake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigoplay_arrow
A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
55eastcountrysideTamaki Kōji
countrysideTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
Koji Tamaki’s gem of a masterpiece, gently advising on the journey of life
56eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life
57eastultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome hardships and reach for your dreams
58eastCAT WAS DEADBLANKEY JET CITY
CAT WAS DEADBLANKEY JET CITYplay_arrow
Aichi Prefecture three-piece rock spine-tingling
59eastYAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKAplay_arrow
A pop number by a Fukuoka duo
60eastff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOGplay_arrow
A moving rock song originating from Sendai
61eastOrange BananaKUSU KUSU
Orange BananaKUSU KUSUplay_arrow
Hokkaido band, tropical sound songs
62eastOUR LIFELÄ-PPISCH
OUR LIFELÄ-PPISCHplay_arrow
Powerful rock from a ska band
63east50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism
50%Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song that conveys the importance of living while cherishing yourself
64eastBoys & GirlsTHE FUSE
Boys & GirlsTHE FUSEplay_arrow
A poppy single by a rock band released in 1990
65eastGet WildTM NETWORK
Get WildTM NETWORKplay_arrow
City Hunter theme song
66easthuge nuisanceUNICORN
huge nuisanceUNICORNplay_arrow
A pop song that sings of the sorrows of solo work assignments away from home
67eastThe Door of TimeWANDS
The Door of TimeWANDSplay_arrow
Theme song rock track from the ’93 album
68eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s ballad, the official NHK theme song for the Athens Olympics
69eastTake back the love!!kurisutaru kingu
Take back the love!!kurisutaru kinguplay_arrow
Fist of the North Star OP theme song
70eastDriving All NightOzaki Yutaka
Driving All NightOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
A hard-hitting track by a singer-songwriter
71eastthrillHotei Tomoyasu
thrillHotei Tomoyasuplay_arrow
Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic album
72eastKISS MEHimuro Kyosuke
KISS MEHimuro Kyosukeplay_arrow
A musician from Gunma Prefecture featured on a 1993 album
73eastHold Me TonightTahara Toshihiko
Hold Me TonightTahara Toshihikoplay_arrow
Lively pop from an idol from Yamanashi Prefecture
74eastPlan for the Indianization of JapanKinniku Shoujo Tai
Plan for the Indianization of JapanKinniku Shoujo Taiplay_arrow
Rock band included on an album released in ’89
75eastCan’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B
Can't Stop the RomanticC-C-Bplay_arrow
Theme song by a four-member rock band released in ’85
76eastSeason in the SunTUBE
Season in the SunTUBEplay_arrow
A bright, summery rock band song
77eastIt’s fine.Urufuruzu
It’s fine.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Ulfuls’ “Eenennen” is an upbeat song.
78eastHappinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s theme song “Wild at Heart” ranks No. 1.
79eastHappinessAI
HappinessAIplay_arrow
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80eastFlowerKinKi Kids
FlowerKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
KinKi Kids’ classic song “Flower” resonates with the heart.
81eastNameless PoemMr.Children
Nameless PoemMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A classic that rekindles memories of youth
82eastEveryday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Songs by Official HIGE DANDism that heal busy days
83eastSTAY TUNESuchmos
STAY TUNESuchmosplay_arrow
Relieving mental stress with urban music
84eastGather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
Life’s upbeat! A hype party-girl anthem
85eastHEART BEATKato Miria
HEART BEATKato Miriaplay_arrow
Miliyah Kato’s “HEART BEAT” delivers energy
86eastIt’ll surely be okay.arashi
It’ll surely be okay.arashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s exhilarating and powerful classic song
87eastPOP STARHirai Ken
POP STARHirai Kenplay_arrow
Ken Hirai’s “POP STAR” is a classic that soothes the heart.
88eastThe Theory of HappinessFukuyama Masaharu
The Theory of HappinessFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama is attractive even in his late forties to early fifties, and his songs make people happy.
89eastCheer upTakeuchi Mariya
Cheer upTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
Mariya Takeuchi, an icon of city pop
90eastAs many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS COME TRUE (DoriCam) is popular among both men and women across generations, but…
91eastHeroSafarii
HeroSafariiplay_arrow
Safarii, known for their popular love songs, ...
92eastBluebirdikimonogakari
Bluebirdikimonogakariplay_arrow
This song is by Ii Monogakari, and the momentum/energy is...
93eastCan I call it magic?Hirai Ken
Can I call it magic?Hirai Kenplay_arrow
A truly magically beautiful singing voice, and the lyr—
94eastLet’s do our best.SMAP
Let's do our best.SMAPplay_arrow
Refresh yourself with a salaryman support song!
95eastOur TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A powerful opening line: “Come on, let’s give it our all.”
96eastA café in a student districtGaro
A café in a student districtGaroplay_arrow
When I listen to it, old memories come back, and from tomorrow on, I’ll…
97eastLa La LaDaikoku Maki
La La LaDaikoku Makiplay_arrow
Speaking of Maki Ohguro, it’s her high, soaring vocals...
98eastYoung ManSaijō Hideki
Young ManSaijō Hidekiplay_arrow
“Young Man,” sung by Hideki Saijo...
99eastCan’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe
Can't Stop Fallin' in Loveglobeplay_arrow
A youthful song for people in their late 40s: a classic hit by globe
100eastDon’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
A powerful classic that conveys encouragement and love
101eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Encouragement songs by Mr.Children
102eastcrimsonX JAPAN
crimsonX JAPANplay_arrow
A song by a seven-member rock group from Chiba Prefecture
103eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Theme song for a film included on an album released in ’91
104eastTRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
A classic cheer song of punk bands
105eastrainbowFukuyama Masaharu
rainbowFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song “Niji,” a song of courage and hope
106eastIf I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
Wulfuls are also hugely supported by men in their 50s...