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.

Playlist

Funny songs recommended for men in their 40s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Young manSaijō Hideki		Excited young men, igniting the crowd with smiles and choreography!
2	Weekly Chichibu Legendsbaidoku jerasī		A band that wears panties on their heads makes a strong impact.
3	to youMONGOL800		MONGOL800's “Anata ni” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
4	cleaning ragBAKU		A song that projects one’s emotions onto a cleaning rag
5	Don’t blame the children.Ibu Masatō		A song where an adult vehemently insists they dislike children
6	The Blue Idiot of CaliforniaOshima Nagisa		Introduction to rock songs by the band Oshima Nagisa
7	TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu		The appeal of the punk rock classic “TRAIN-TRAIN”
8	Legend of DreamsSutādasuto☆Rebyū		Karaoke Song Introduction by Nemoto Stardust
9	Linda LindaZa Burū Hātsu		Punk rock classic, a famous song anyone can sing
10	The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu		Introducing easy-to-sing classic songs by Tunnels
11	DON’T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGY		ZIGGY’s iconic 80s classic is popular among people in their 50s.
12	To the most important personTonneruzu		The Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person”
13	I can’t be single‑minded.kome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s classic hit: a song in a comfortable mid-range that’s easy to sing.
14	take me higherV6		FLYING by V6, the theme song of Ultraman Tiga
15	STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD		An energetic classic that propels you forward
16	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		Popular single songs by ONE OK ROCK
17	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A cheer song-style rock track by Sambomaster
18	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up
19	For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka		A classic song that celebrates the importance of living true to yourself
20	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Atsuko Okamura’s warm song that supports passion for dreams
21	For loveOkuda Tamio		Okuda Tamio’s solo debut song “Ai no Tame ni”
22	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A powerful pop number by CHAGE and ASKA that portrays youth and the struggles of life
23	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T		The H Jungle cheer song resonates with my heart
24	SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Love Song of The Yellow Monkey
25	lipsGLAY		A fast-paced song that portrays GLAY’s earnest love
26	Embracing SummerTUBE		A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love
27	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
28	WON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu		A cheer song with an Awa Odori motif. Achieved million-seller status.
29	Beard and Boobsyunikōn		The male psyche wavering between work and love
30	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
31	Sneaker BluesKondō Masahiko		Sneaker Blues: A Love Breakup
32	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
33	Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai		Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song
34	See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai		A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season
35	Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki		A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams
36	Freak It! ft. Tokyo Ska Paradise OrchestraMAN WITH A MISSION		An intense collaboration track blending ska sound and rock
37	Forever YoungTakehara Pisutoru		Vocal explanation of Takeshi “Pistol” Takehara’s “Forever Young”
38	My WayDef Tech		A song that sings about the importance of moving forward as yourself
39	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
40	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
41	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s gem of a masterpiece, gently advising on the journey of life
42	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life
43	Endless JourneyMr.Children		Encouragement songs by Mr.Children
44	Kick & LoudGEISHA GIRLS		Collaboration song by Downtown and Ryuichi Sakamoto
45	RINJINLÄ-PPISCH		A ska that satirizes urban indifference toward others
46	Ninja LockUNICORN		Song included on Unicorn’s 1994 album
47	Only Once, I Love You — A Song Dedicated to Samayo-chaningurimonguri		Anime ending theme love song
48	Human Pumpokage-sama burazaazu		A collection of songs by a comic band.
49	Dance of Ozonetama		A pop and fable-like song by Tama
50	Nagoya is great! Long time no see.Tsuboi Norio		Norio Tsuboi praises Nagoya
51	In one go!Tonneruzu		Teikyo High School comedy duo 1984 single
52	Shadow Beastningen ishi		Three-piece rock band from Aomori
53	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		A song about a country youth aiming to move to Tokyo
54	Scallop Rock ‘n’ RollYasuoka Rikiya		Rikiya Yasuoka's Scallop Man Song
55	Go, Dragons!Yamamoto Masayuki		Singer famous for the Dragons' cheering song
56	I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		Popular songs by three-piece rock bands
57	a blatant lieAkashiya Sanma		Akashiya Sanma’s 1987 single
58	Impossible!! (You can’t do that)bakufū suranpu		A rock song released in ’84. Designated as banned from broadcast.
59	KOME KOME WARkome kome CLUB		Introduction to a funk rock band’s song
60	Camera LifeDenki Gurūvu		A techno unit track released in ’94
61	Hey hey, thanks a bunch—much appreciated!SMAP		Namba merchants sung in Kansai dialect by SMAP
62	Nodding Marchunazuki torio		Announced by a manzai comedian trio in ’82
63	A flawless rock ’n’ rollerarajin		A song that quotes the melodies of Akita Ondo and Yokohama Ginbae
64	petty bourgeois; small-minded citizen; a person of modest means and ordinary, risk-averse temperamentKamon Tatsuo		A duet song by singer-songwriters
65	The Bride SambaGō Hiromi		The song that Hiromi Go initially refused to sing
66	ultra soulB’z		A song of courage to overcome hardships and reach for your dreams
67	B BLUEBOØWY		Himuro: cool, bewitching rock
68	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		A pop number by a Fukuoka duo
69	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		A moving rock song originating from Sendai
70	50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism		A song that conveys the importance of living while cherishing yourself
71	SharonOfisharu Higedan Dism		A rock song portraying family estrangement is making waves
72	Boys & GirlsTHE FUSE		A poppy single by a rock band released in 1990
73	loadTHE toraburyū		A heartrending classic popular among men in their 40s
74	Get WildTM NETWORK		City Hunter theme song
75	huge nuisanceUNICORN		A pop song that sings of the sorrows of solo work assignments away from home
76	GLORIAZIGGY		A rock band known for drama theme songs
77	Driving All NightOzaki Yutaka		A hard-hitting track by a singer-songwriter
78	thrillHotei Tomoyasu		Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic album
79	BambinaHotei Tomoyasu		Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic song “Bambina” is easy to sing.
80	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Theme song for a film included on an album released in ’91
81	Lovin’ YouYokoyama Kiichi		Theme song of the Alpine Championships announced in ’93
82	KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke		A musician from Gunma Prefecture featured on a 1993 album
83	MONEYHamada Shogo		An energizing song from an album released in ’84
84	Hold Me TonightTahara Toshihiko		Lively pop from an idol from Yamanashi Prefecture
85	No more tears are neededSuzuki Masayuki		The appeal of a song that balances sensuality and singability
86	Shangri-LaDenki Gurūvu		Denki Groove’s classic hit is aimed at people in their 40s
87	Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B		Theme song by a four-member rock band released in ’85
88	Let’s walkJUN SKY WALKER(S)		A rock song released in ’89 by the Jiyu Gakuen band
89	Roses and WineRED WARRIORS		A single by a three-member rock band released in ’87
90	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A classic cheer song of punk bands
91	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		An upbeat song everyone can enjoy together
92	Season in the SunTUBE		A bright, summery rock band song
93	Wonderful UsAnjī		Positive Rock from Yamaguchi Prefecture Band
94	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		Ulfuls’ “Eenennen” is an upbeat song.
95	The Theory of HappinessFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama is attractive even in his late forties to early fifties, and his songs make people happy.
96	Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi, an icon of city pop
97	YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki		Hideki Saijo’s cover of Y.M.C.A.
98	Upside-Down SkySMAP		Feel positive with SMAP’s cheer song
99	HOMEKiyama Yusaku		Yusaku Kiyama’s classic song “HOME” is truly...
100	Let’s do our best.SMAP		Refresh yourself with a salaryman support song!
101	I am a male cat.Gero		With a catchy melody line that even people in their 40s will...
102	BE MY BABYCOMPLEX		The complex that every man in his forties inevitably goes through...
103	If I can laughUrufuruzu		Wulfuls are also hugely supported by men in their 50s...
104	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A powerful opening line: “Come on, let’s give it our all.”
105	A café in a student districtGaro		When I listen to it, old memories come back, and from tomorrow on, I’ll…
106	Under the big onionbakufū suranpu		People in their 50s who often listened to Bakufu Slump’s songs…
107	Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A man in his 50s who says he is a huge fan of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi...
108	ChampionArisu		Many men in their 50s who say they’re big fans of Alice also…
109	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Speaking of Maki Ohguro, it’s her high, soaring vocals...
110	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		For a man in his fifties, a special musician...
111	Listening to OliviaAnri		Longing for Anri's songs, I savored my youth...
112	Young ManSaijō Hideki		“Young Man,” sung by Hideki Saijo...
113	OedoKABUKI ROCKS		A cover song of TOKIO released in ’90
114	High School LullabyImokin Torio		Technopop song by Potato Boys
115	The Great Legend of Boo TakagiKinniku Shoujo Tai		An unauthorized Takagi Boo song by Muscle Girl Band was later approved and released.
116	National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda		A song that speaks for drinkers’ feelings