Funny songs recommended for men in their 40s

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.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"

This is the fourth single by ONE OK ROCK, a four-piece rock band highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also overseas.

Chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s comedy skit show “Arabikidan,” the track became the band’s first to break into the top 10 of the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It opens with a drum fill-in, followed by a tight rhythmic pattern, a dynamic bass line, and guitar work that emphasizes chord progressions, all layered with powerful vocals.

Showcasing each member’s individuality and conveying a strong message about keeping your head up and moving forward, this song is perfect for a change of pace or when you want to lift your spirits.

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

Sambomaster / We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible MUSIC VIDEO

A song packed with a powerful message that gives you the courage to face forward, its energetic rock sound stirs the soul.

The passionate vocals and punk rock–tinged arrangement express the importance of believing in your potential and taking on new challenges.

A fan favorite at live shows, it sparks a frenzy as the band and audience become one.

Released in February 2010, the track drew attention as the theme for Nissan’s Serena commercial and was later chosen as an image song for the drama Cheer☆Dan.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to when standing at a crossroads in life or before making a big decision.

Brimming with the encouraging, anthemic appeal that could be called Sambomaster’s true essence.

That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando

That's important.

A powerful, encouraging song that lifts your spirits when times are tough or you feel like giving up.

Its lyrics preach the importance of not giving up, and the strong yet approachable melody resonates deeply.

With the warmth of a friend giving you a gentle push forward, this song has become a source of support for many.

Released by Daiji MAN Brothers Band in August 1991, the track was used as the ending theme for “Sports Frontier” and also served as the theme song for “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai Television.” It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks and became a massive hit, selling an impressive 1.8 million copies.

When you find yourself troubled or at a standstill in life, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to move forward.

For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka

[Official] Yutaka Ozaki “To Be Who I Am” (LIVE CORE IN TOKYO DOME 1988-09-12) [Track from the 1st album ‘Seventeen’s Map’] YUTAKA OZAKI / MY SONG

This is a song that powerfully sings about the importance of living true to yourself.

The candid, conversational lyrics and the warm, gentle melody resonate deeply.

The frictions and conflicts in relationships that everyone experiences, along with a strong desire for self-fulfillment, are sure to evoke profound empathy in listeners.

Included on Yutaka Ozaki’s debut album “Seventeen’s Map,” it has continued to be close to many hearts since its release in December 1983.

In 1997, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni,” and it has been covered by prominent artists such as Mr.Children.

It’s a heartwarming anthem I recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life, searching for their path ahead.

Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako

Takako Okamura “Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is a supportive song that gently portrays the feelings of someone about to set off on a new journey.

Takako Okamura’s warm voice, singing about the importance of holding on to your passion for your dreams, quietly gives listeners a push forward.

Along with its melodious tune, the lyrics—filled with kindness and consideration for others—resonate deeply.

Included on the album “Andantino a tempo,” the song was released in February 1987 and was used in commercials for Musashi Prep School and as an insert song for “Netto Koshien.” In 2005, it was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Gyakkyō Nine.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re about to take a new step or find yourself at a crossroads in life.

For loveOkuda Tamio

“For Love” from the live film tamio okuda TOUR “29-30”

Since debuting as UNICORN in 1987, Tamio Okuda has maintained a unique position throughout his long career, continuing to exert a tremendous influence on subsequent artists.

For many people now in their 40s who spent their youth in the 1990s, it’s likely that Okuda’s songs from around his solo debut—rather than his work with Unicorn—were the soundtrack of their adolescence.

Okuda’s milestone solo debut single, “Ai no Tame ni,” was released in 1994 and became one of his signature tracks, achieving million-seller status.

While it’s hard to capture the nuanced atmosphere that Okuda himself brings, the melody has a relatively narrow range and gentle interval leaps, making it genuinely easy to sing.

If you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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