Recommended wedding songs for people in their 40s: moving classics and popular hits

Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Kimi no Tame no Kimi no Uta [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Takaya Kawasaki’s heartwarming piece gently envelops the feelings you hold for someone special.

By contrasting the vastness of the universe with the miracle of two people meeting, it gives voice to profound love for a cherished person.

Since being included on the July 2018 album “I believe in you,” this work has continued to soothe the hearts of many.

It’s a song that stays close to you during special moments with a loved one, or whenever someone is on your mind.

Kawasaki’s warm vocals and the tender tones of the acoustic guitar are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu 'A Melody Instead of a Bouquet' MV (Full Size)

A love song by Shota Shimizu that gives voice to the unspoken feelings of lovers separated by distance.

Chosen as the theme song for the NHK drama “Designer Baby,” it resonated deeply with viewers.

Instead of a bouquet, he offers a melody; instead of an embrace, he sends his voice.

The lyrics, imbued with such bittersweet emotions, leave a lasting impression.

Released in October 2015 and included on the album “PROUD,” the song drew renewed attention in 2020 when it was used in a routine by a female comedian.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to sing at weddings or during a proposal.

Shota Shimizu’s warm vocals are sure to gently embrace the love between two people.

for a long timeKiroro

Kiroro - For a Long Time

The major-label debut single by the female duo Kiroro, released on January 21, 1998.

The song expresses feelings for a man who had quietly become a very important presence.

It’s a slow-tempo love song featuring a clear, transparent vocal that blends with a simple piano-only accompaniment and beautiful harmonies.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Small Love Song – MONGOL800 (Full)

A classic by MONGOL800 that sings of small romances found in everyday moments.

It’s marked by lyrics that deeply resonate with listeners and a light, buoyant melody.

Included on the album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, it sold over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie release.

In 2019, it was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name, drawing renewed attention.

It’s a song that fits life’s milestones—like weddings, where you want to express feelings for someone special, or graduations, where you want to feel the bonds you share.

If everyone hums along, it’s sure to become a wonderful memory that lingers in the heart.

Lion HeartSMAP

SMAP Lion Heart (SMAP TRAP Remix) *REQUESTED*

SMAP’s 32nd single, released on August 30, 2000.

Centered on the theme of “a male lion risking his life to desperately protect the female,” it features a man expressing his feelings for a woman.

It’s a slow-tempo love song with a gentle warmth that feels like being softly wrapped in comfort.

Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten

Hideaki Tokunaga / Surrender to the Flow of Time

Teresa Teng’s 16th single.

Released on February 21, 1986.

It’s a slow-tempo, heartwarming love song that sings of a devoted woman’s feelings—“I can love only you; I can see only you.” It’s also well known as a karaoke staple.

Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko

Red Sweet Pea – Seiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda’s eighth single, released in January 1982.

The composition was handled by Yumi Matsutoya.

It’s about a couple who have been together for six months but still retain a certain awkwardness, and a woman who says she wants to follow the man she loves.

A classic slow-tempo love song that sings of a woman’s straightforward heart and evokes the refreshing feeling of spring.