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
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Humanity!Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s Encouragement Song
2	I AM YOUR SINGERSazan Ōrusutāzu		Gratitude and Hope for Southern’s 30th Anniversary
3	Sunflower DreamSaitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s positive classic song
4	FanfareTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s theme song is popular among people in their 50s.
5	Young manSaijō Hideki		Excited young men, igniting the crowd with smiles and choreography!
6	Wonderful UsAnjī		Positive Rock from Yamaguchi Prefecture Band
7	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A powerful pop number by CHAGE and ASKA that portrays youth and the struggles of life
8	BLOWIN’B’z		A Western-style rock song with B’z’s breeze
9	BE MY BABYCOMPLEX		Kōji Kikkawa’s sexy vocals are captivating.
10	GLORIAZIGGY		A rock band known for drama theme songs
11	Runnerbakufū suranpu		Cheering Song Single by a Rock Band
12	B BLUEBOØWY		Himuro: cool, bewitching rock
13	MONEYHamada Shogo		An energizing song from an album released in ’84
14	Roses and WineRED WARRIORS		A single by a three-member rock band released in ’87
15	TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu		The appeal of the punk rock classic “TRAIN-TRAIN”
16	Legend of DreamsSutādasuto☆Rebyū		Karaoke Song Introduction by Nemoto Stardust
17	Linda LindaZa Burū Hātsu		Punk rock classic, a famous song anyone can sing
18	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
19	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A cheer song-style rock track by Sambomaster
20	LOVE＆JOYKimura Yuki		Eurobeat fast dance number
21	DON’T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGY		ZIGGY’s iconic 80s classic is popular among people in their 50s.
22	ultra soulB’z		A song of courage to overcome hardships and reach for your dreams
23	CAT WAS DEADBLANKEY JET CITY		Aichi Prefecture three-piece rock spine-tingling
24	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		A pop number by a Fukuoka duo
25	My WayDef Tech		A song that sings about the importance of moving forward as yourself
26	lipsGLAY		A fast-paced song that portrays GLAY’s earnest love
27	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T		The H Jungle cheer song resonates with my heart
28	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		A moving rock song originating from Sendai
29	STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD		An energetic classic that propels you forward
30	Orange BananaKUSU KUSU		Hokkaido band, tropical sound songs
31	For DecadesLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
32	OUR LIFELÄ-PPISCH		Powerful rock from a ska band
33	Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION		An intense collaboration track blending ska sound and rock
34	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		Popular single songs by ONE OK ROCK
35	50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism		A song that conveys the importance of living while cherishing yourself
36	Boys & GirlsTHE FUSE		A poppy single by a rock band released in 1990
37	SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Love Song of The Yellow Monkey
38	Get WildTM NETWORK		City Hunter theme song
39	Embracing SummerTUBE		A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love
40	huge nuisanceUNICORN		A pop song that sings of the sorrows of solo work assignments away from home
41	The Door of TimeWANDS		Theme song rock track from the ’93 album
42	Vermillionsumika		sumika’s spring single to be pre-released from the album
43	Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai		Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song
44	See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai		A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season
45	The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu		Thanks to Tunnels (Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu)
46	Bring it on, spring.non		Non-san’s youth cheer song
47	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s ballad, the official NHK theme song for the Athens Olympics
48	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
49	Take back the love!!kurisutaru kingu		Fist of the North Star OP theme song
50	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
51	WON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu		A cheer song with an Awa Odori motif. Achieved million-seller status.
52	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
53	Beard and Boobsyunikōn		The male psyche wavering between work and love
54	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		A musical piece of respect and inspiration for the unnamed people
55	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up
56	For loveOkuda Tamio		Okuda Tamio’s solo debut song “Ai no Tame ni”
57	Driving All NightOzaki Yutaka		A hard-hitting track by a singer-songwriter
58	For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka		A classic song that celebrates the importance of living true to yourself
59	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Atsuko Okamura’s warm song that supports passion for dreams
60	thrillHotei Tomoyasu		Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic album
61	Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Kageyama Hironobu & BROADWAY		A monumental anime song, the fiery anthem of warriors
62	homeKiyama Yusaku		A ballad that sings of a father's love for his child
63	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
64	Lovin’ YouYokoyama Kiichi		Theme song of the Alpine Championships announced in ’93
65	KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke		A musician from Gunma Prefecture featured on a 1993 album
66	Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki		A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams
67	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
68	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s gem of a masterpiece, gently advising on the journey of life
69	Hold Me TonightTahara Toshihiko		Lively pop from an idol from Yamanashi Prefecture
70	Forever YoungTakehara Pisutoru		Vocal explanation of Takeshi “Pistol” Takehara’s “Forever Young”
71	Plan for the Indianization of JapanKinniku Shoujo Tai		Rock band included on an album released in ’89
72	Sneaker BluesKondō Masahiko		Sneaker Blues: A Love Breakup
73	Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B		Theme song by a four-member rock band released in ’85
74	Let’s walkJUN SKY WALKER(S)		A rock song released in ’89 by the Jiyu Gakuen band
75	Season in the SunTUBE		A bright, summery rock band song
76	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life
77	SharonOfisharu Higedan Dism		A rock song portraying family estrangement is making waves
78	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		TRF, popular among people in their 40s, with the easy-to-sing song CRAZY
79	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		Released in 1984, a major hit that reached No. 5 on the Oricon chart
80	Sorrowful WarriorInoue Daisuke		A masterpiece whose passionate vocals stir the heart
81	Happinessarashi		Arashi’s theme song “Wild at Heart” ranks No. 1.
82	Nameless PoemMr.Children		A classic that rekindles memories of youth
83	It’ll surely be okay.arashi		Arashi’s exhilarating and powerful classic song
84	POP STARHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s “POP STAR” is a classic that soothes the heart.
85	Heartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarō		Energetic songs by Kentaro Shimizu
86	Traveler ~The Longest Journeybakufū suranpu		Cheer song from Susume! Denpa Shonen, an uplifting track
87	The Theory of HappinessFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama is attractive even in his late forties to early fifties, and his songs make people happy.
88	HeroSafarii		Safarii, known for their popular love songs, ...
89	Let’s do our best.SMAP		Refresh yourself with a salaryman support song!
90	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A powerful opening line: “Come on, let’s give it our all.”
91	A café in a student districtGaro		When I listen to it, old memories come back, and from tomorrow on, I’ll…
92	Under the big onionbakufū suranpu		People in their 50s who often listened to Bakufu Slump’s songs…
93	Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A man in his 50s who says he is a huge fan of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi...
94	YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki		Anyway, this is one of Hideki Saijo’s signature songs that really lifts your spirits…
95	ChampionArisu		Many men in their 50s who say they’re big fans of Alice also…
96	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Speaking of Maki Ohguro, it’s her high, soaring vocals...
97	Listening to OliviaAnri		Longing for Anri's songs, I savored my youth...
98	Young ManSaijō Hideki		“Young Man,” sung by Hideki Saijo...
99	take me higherV6		FLYING by V6, the theme song of Ultraman Tiga
100	Endless JourneyMr.Children		Encouragement songs by Mr.Children
101	crimsonX JAPAN		A song by a seven-member rock group from Chiba Prefecture
102	Don’t give upZARD		A powerful classic that conveys encouragement and love
103	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Theme song for a film included on an album released in ’91
104	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A classic cheer song of punk bands
105	Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe		A youthful song for people in their late 40s: a classic hit by globe
106	If I can laughUrufuruzu		Wulfuls are also hugely supported by men in their 50s...