Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s
Has karaoke turned into nothing but a work obligation?
Singing with your boss or coworkers is important, but going to belt out your favorite songs with close friends or your partner feels amazing.
That rush you get the first time you sing a favorite song—while saying, “I don’t remember the lyrics at all!”—is the real charm of karaoke, isn’t it?
So this time, we’re introducing popular karaoke songs chosen by people in their 40s!
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Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s (111–120)
Velvet Poemback number
back number is a rock band beloved across generations.
Their song “Velvet Poem” was chosen as the theme for the film Akira and Akira.
While they’re known for lyrics that often feature a hapless male protagonist, this track is an uplifting anthem with a powerful band sound and words that help you believe in the self you’ve worked so hard to become.
It’s also a great pick for men in their 40s who want to try a currently popular band song.
The key is relatively low and steady, so it should be easy to sing!
balladKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s “Ballad” is a song I’d love to see men in their 40s perform at karaoke.
While reviving a hit from their youth, its delicate, evolved lyrics convey the deep emotions that only adults can express.
True to its title, the ballad’s gentle melody is sure to resonate with women.
The bittersweet feelings of married men toward unmarried women stand out even more thanks to the quiet arrangement that demands strong vocal ability.
Even Ketsumeishi’s signature rap is elevated into something moving, turning a night of karaoke into something special.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
Here is a ballad performed solo by Masayoshi Yamazaki—an artist especially popular among men in their forties—released in 1997.
It was also the theme song for his own starring film, Moon and Cabbage, and has been covered by many other artists, so it’s likely a song everyone has heard at least once.
When it comes to karaoke, it’s best to choose a well-known song that suits you, and the earnest lyrics about longing for the memory of a woman after a breakup are likely to leave a good impression on women as well.
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From the intro, a rock-like sound delivers a pleasant vibe as it moves from the A verse to the B section and into the chorus.
If you’re not confident in singing, start by imitating it.
If you like the song after listening through, why not try it at karaoke? I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND
It’s become a highly message-driven song that blends his distinctive character with his singing voice.
This is a great opportunity to try layering your own voice and recording it.
If you sing it well, turn it into a video and show your friends, or add a simple accompaniment and upload it to a video site—it’s fun!
HIGH FIVE!!ROACH
It even starts with death growls, so you might think it’s hard to sing, but from the first verse through the pre-chorus into the chorus, I think you can really enjoy it.
At this pace, how about trying it at karaoke, too? I’m sure you’ll have fun.
Solo karaoke is popular these days, so trying karaoke on your smartphone could be enjoyable as well.
The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS
A song by The Blue Hearts, a band that could be called an icon of Japanese rock.
Vocalist Hiroto Kōmoto and guitarist Masatoshi Mashima continue to perform in a band called The Cro-Magnons.
It’s one of those timeless rock classics that will definitely get everyone fired up at karaoke.