Funny songs recommended for men in their 40s
You get into your thirties, start feeling settled into working life, and before you know it, you’re in your forties…
There must be many people who feel this way.
It’s also said that this stage of life comes with heavier responsibilities at work and increased stress.
So we’ve put together a selection of songs that might make men in this age group smile and feel energized.
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Interesting songs recommended for men in their 40s (91–100)
Season in the SunTUBE
Included on the 1986 album “THE SEASON IN THE SUN.” Used in Kirin’s “Kirin Bin Nama” TV commercial.
A four-member rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture that debuted in 1985.
Set to an upbeat, open-flowing rhythm and a bright, cheerful melody line, the high-tone vocals make this a track brimming with summertime vibes.
Wonderful UsAnjī
A single released in 1988.
A four-piece rock band from Yamaguchi Prefecture formed in 1980.
It’s a cool track where the vocals deliver positive lyrics over a rock sound built on an uptempo, aggressively unfolding rhythm and a solid, guitar-driven foundation.
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
Wulfuls is the rock band that gives everyone a boost, right? “Eenennen” was created to celebrate the return of John B.
Chopper, who had left the band for a time.
Its lyrics, which fully affirm who you are, give courage to everyone.
It’s guaranteed to hit home for men in their 40s in middle management! It’s a number that lets you blow off steam by singing it at karaoke while also encouraging those who listen.
If you’re unsure what to pick for karaoke, definitely add this song to your repertoire.
The Theory of HappinessFukuyama Masaharu
Even in his late 40s and beyond, Masaharu Fukuyama is still Masaharu Fukuyama.
His coolness is eternal.
If Masaharu Fukuyama declared “I love you” on a humanity-wide scale, anyone would surely fall for him.
Just listening will bring an involuntary smile to your face.
Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya
Mariya Takeuchi, known as an iconic figure from the golden era of city pop in the J-POP scene and still actively creating music today, is a singer-songwriter whose song “Genki wo Dashite” was originally written for Hiroko Yakushimaru.
Though later self-covered and released as her 17th single, it has become one of Takeuchi’s signature tracks.
Its lyrics gently comfort and encourage wounded hearts, offering solace—perhaps especially to men in their 40s who may often carry work-related stress.
With its relaxed tempo that makes it easy to sing, it’s a timeless classic that never loses its luster.
YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki
Released in 1979 as Hideki Saijo’s 28th single.
It is a song that adapts the Village People’s then-hit “Y.M.C.A.” with Japanese lyrics as a youth anthem and cheer song, arranged in a pop style.
The choreography—using the whole body to form the four letters Y, M, C, and A—became a hot topic for conveying a universal message to the world.
It remains a beloved classic across generations.
Upside-Down SkySMAP
It’s sure to bring a lump to your throat as you remember your younger days.
This is a song by SMAP, the idol group that remains nationally beloved even after disbanding, released in 2012 as their 47th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Umechan-sensei,” it became a hot topic.
It’s a wonderfully uplifting anthem with a positive message—“Don’t get discouraged; keep looking forward”—that gives you courage.
It’s the kind of mindset we’d all like to carry through life.
Men listening to it will surely feel their spirits lift as well.
