[For men in their 40s] That nostalgic song you can enjoy at karaoke!
After company drinking parties or class reunions, many men in their 40s—right in their prime working years—probably find themselves going to karaoke quite often, don’t they?
Still, when it’s actually your turn to sing, it’s easy to get stuck on what song to choose.
You may want to sing the nostalgic tunes that were the soundtrack of your youth, but sometimes it’s hard to settle on one.
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of karaoke songs that really get men in their 40s fired up!
For today’s forty-somethings, their teenage years were around the 1990s, when the Komuro Family, Being artists, and rock bands that are still popular today were all in their heyday!
From among the songs popular with men in their 40s, we’ve picked out timeless hits that are widely known across generations.
Use this as a reference for your next karaoke session.
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[For men in their 40s] Those nostalgic songs you can enjoy at karaoke! (141–150)
KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke
Known as one of Kyosuke Himuro’s signature songs, this track features striking lyrics themed around love, loneliness, and the pain and contradictions within them.
Its energetic rock sound and Himuro’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression.
Released in December 1992, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a million-selling hit.
It was also used in a Boutique JOY commercial, which helped it gain wide recognition.
It’s a perfect song for karaoke at company parties or reunions where people in their 40s gather.
Why not belt it out together—nostalgia and heartfelt lyrics included?
DAYBREAKotoko
This is the debut single of Otokogumi, a band that included members who are still active as actors today.
Their style—everyone playing instruments and singing—combined with a rock sound made them popular.
It features harmony parts, so it’s a fun song to sing together if you learn the harmony melody.
Many men in their 40s might feel like singing songs from their own boyhood, don’t you think?
Beard and Boobsyunikōn
One of Unicorn’s signature works, this song humorously portrays the wavering emotions caught between a salaryman’s job and his love life.
Tamio Okuda’s lyrical world shines as he deftly weaves in modern workplace relationships, from a young company president to the woman at the neighboring desk.
Released in October 1991, the track features an arrangement inspired by the grand sound of Electric Light Orchestra, with a striking use of synthesizers.
As the closing song on the album “Hige to Boin,” it brilliantly conveys the complex feelings of a man who can’t give up on love even while being overwhelmed by work.
It’s a perfect pick for livening up after-work karaoke with colleagues.
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BambinaHotei Tomoyasu
If you’re a rock-loving man in your 40s, there’s no doubt you’ve listened to Tomoyasu Hotei’s songs.
Among his works, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing is “Bambina.” It’s a track with a lively, raucous riff that screams rock ’n’ roll, keeping the energy high from start to finish.
Despite its upbeat feel, the vocal line sits mainly in the lower to mid range, making it very easy to sing.
Definitely give it a try.
Runnerbakufū suranpu
The iconic song by Bakufu Slump, capturing the vibrant spirit of youth and the bonds of friendship, continues to move countless hearts even today.
Its lyrics, depicting the everyday life of boys on the track team, vividly portray scenes like talking in the locker room after the rain and gazing at the stars on the field at night, stirring up nostalgic memories.
Since its release in October 1988, it has been featured as insert music on Nippon TV’s “Genius! Takeshi’s Energy Giving TV” and in a Hitachi video commercial, and has since remained a beloved cheer song for high school baseball.
This piece is perfect for times when you face parting from friends, need the courage to take a new step forward, or want to cheer on someone important.
Its powerful melody and passionate message will gently nudge listeners onward.
Shangri-LaDenki Gurūvu
People in their 40s can be said to be a generation that has been exposed to a wide range of musical styles.
Among them, many likely experienced the early impulses of techno and R&B.
With that in mind, I recommend Denki Groove’s classic “Shangri-La.” This song is characterized by a breezy feel with touches of surreal atmosphere throughout.
Surprisingly, the vocal line is actually quite easy to sing.
It might seem a bit high, but the range itself is narrow, so anyone can sing it as long as they set the key properly.
The lack of long sustained notes is another welcome point.
Pink Spiderhide
This signature song by hide is likely a nostalgic tune for men in their 40s.
It’s a track where pop sensibilities and a sense of musical fusion shine, interweaving a striking, catchy riff with electronic sounds.
Released in May 1998, it became hide’s ninth solo single.
The woman’s line in the interlude is actually hide himself speaking in a feminine tone, processed to sound that way.
It has the power to transform the atmosphere when you want to hype things up with friends at karaoke, singing it while reminiscing about the past.
If someone confident in their vocal skills takes it on, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!