Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks.
No matter how old you are, being in love is always something wonderful, isn’t it?
Many men in their 40s probably had bittersweet romances in their youth and drew strength from countless love songs.
In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of nostalgic Japanese love songs popular among men in their 40s—tunes that bring back memories of those days.
Listening to these songs while recalling the feelings and moments from back then can be a great way to unwind and refresh yourself.
Be sure to check them out!
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Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (31–40)
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai
It’s a love song by Dai Hirai about a fateful encounter.
The track portrays the miracle and gratitude of meeting the one person in a vast world and walking through life together.
It gently sings of irreplaceable love blossoming in everyday calm, carried by a soothing acoustic sound.
Released in September 2020, the song is included on the album “Life Goes On” and gained attention as the theme for the Mynavi Wedding commercial.
It’s a piece that reminds you of the blessing of having a partner by your side.
StrongerEXILE
It was released in 2010 as EXILE’s 34th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Toho-distributed film “THE LAST MESSAGE: Umizaru” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a track without dance, focusing solely on vocals.
The lyrics are entirely in Japanese, making it a captivating song to listen to.
loverSuzuki Masayuki
It was released in 1993 as Masayuki Suzuki’s 15th single.
Issued as the lead single from his sixth album, “Perfume,” it was featured in a Lawson commercial and used as the theme song for Kansai TV’s series “Suspense: Ashita no 13-shō.” It is one of Masayuki Suzuki’s signature songs.
Anxious LipsT-BOLAN
T-BOLAN, who rose to popularity in the ’90s with their straight-ahead rock sound.
Among their songs lies a hidden gem that captures the delicate side of love.
This track portrays a protagonist swayed by lingering anxiety and jealousy toward their lover.
Afraid that putting it into words might break the relationship, all they can do is hold on tightly—a clumsy kind of love that, paired with Arashi Moritomo’s husky vocals, really hits you in the heart.
The song appears on their fifth album, LOOZ, released in December 1993.
The way it shifts from a reggae-tinged rhythm into a driving rock sound in the chorus is incredibly cool to listen to.
On a night when a shadow falls over your relationship, this song will let you deeply relate to that frustrating, conflicted feeling.
If only I had held you tighterWANDS
It’s a love song with a gentle atmosphere that seems to wrap up tender crushes and heart-fluttering feelings.
Released by WANDS in July 1992, this piece beautifully matches the soaring vocals of first-generation vocalist Sho Uesugi with a catchy melody line, achieving long-term sales success.
It became a massive hit, selling 1.663 million copies.
It was also used as a commercial song for Mitsui Life featuring Atsuko Asano, which greatly boosted its recognition.
Beginning with a scene of two people walking together at dusk as a slightly chilly wind blows, it carefully depicts the feelings of the protagonist, who harbors emotions bubbling up inside.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those who can relate to the poignant feeling of being in love yet unable to honestly put it into words.
Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (41–50)
to youMONGOL800
Among people in their 40s, those in the early half may be more familiar with Japanese rock.
In particular, I think many were fans of MONGOL800.
With that in mind, I recommend their song “Anata ni.” The vocal range for this track is quite narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.
While mid1 D is slightly low and doesn’t leave much room to lower the key, men with naturally low voices will likely find the original key comfortably singable, so it shouldn’t be a major issue.
The pitch stays fairly consistent, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Until My Babe-kun falls asleepSha ran Q
Sharan Q is a band that gained popularity for its original musicality, combining the essence of kayōkyoku with rock.
They’re well-regarded for their ballads, and among them, “My Babe Kimi ga Nemuru made” is especially recommended as an easy song to sing.
The vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1 C# to mid2 G#.
They frequently use a technique called ‘hiccup’ at the start of each phrase, so mastering this will quickly elevate the overall quality.
Give it a try for reference.