A Man’s Way of Life: Songs of Men. Masterpieces packed with manly valor and aesthetics.
We’ve gathered a collection of classic songs packed with the aesthetics of manhood.
Across every genre—rock, pop, enka—you’ll find the way men live sung about in many forms.
Men may usually keep things inside, yet hold firm convictions; their willingness to take on challenges, or conversely, the strength to face their own vulnerabilities, also feels distinctly masculine.
A broad-minded generosity and single-minded devotion can be especially attractive from a woman’s perspective, too.
In this article, we introduce many timeless tracks that touch on the path of a man’s life and on love.
Every song is valiant and stirring.
Music by men that even men admire—let’s listen closely and take it all in!
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A Man’s Way of Life: Songs of Men. Masterpieces packed with manly bravery and aesthetics (1–10)
No.1UVERworld
The 17th single by UVERworld, a six-member rock band known for their passionate, straightforward lyrics that have earned them the label “a band that makes men cry,” and for a robust yet delicate rock sound that’s won fans primarily through their live performances.
The bold lyrics, drawn from their own experiences and emotions, and the rapidly unfolding ensemble really crank up the adrenaline.
Their message—publicly declaring your dreams and goals and living to see them through—is something many men will admire and relate to.
It’s a modern rock tune that ignites the heart, packed with an ideal vision of how a man might live.
outdatedKawashima Eigo
It’s one of Eigo Kawashima’s signature songs, exuding a bittersweet mood as if spending a calm moment in a tavern while reflecting on one’s way of life.
The simple, piano-centered arrangement seems to further highlight Kawashima’s powerful yet warm vocals.
The lyrics, which feel like a portrait of a clumsy man’s way of living, are striking—you can picture someone who instinctively puts his family and friends before himself, and who takes pride in that self, even if no one else understands.
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While they were initially seen as a novelty band due to their outrageous performances, the four-piece rock band Bakufu Slump won popularity with catchy songs and solid musicianship.
This is their 12th single.
The lyrics were written for bassist Hojin Egawa, who at the time had decided to leave the band, and the arrangement—brimming with the sense of speed suggested by the title—helped make it a major hit.
Even if youth leads you down the wrong path, you still keep moving forward—that message truly captures the way of life of a man chasing his dreams.
Powerful yet tinged with melancholy and poignancy, this is one of Bakufu Slump’s signature songs.
[A Man’s Way of Life] Songs of Men: Masterpieces Brimming with Manly Bravery and Aesthetics (11–20)
A Man’s Badge of HonorShima Daisuke
This is a signature song by Daisuke Shima, who debuted as a junior member of Yokohama Ginbae and has also been active as a TV personality and actor.
It’s a highly popular track, used as a drama theme song and on variety shows.
The rock ’n’ roll sound, strongly reminiscent of the Yokohama Ginbae lineage, is striking and conveys a sense of forward momentum, speed, and rising excitement.
The lyrics, which portray the strong will of delinquent youths of the time and their hopes toward a bright future, are also compelling, expressing bonds with friends and the emotions one wants to cherish within oneself.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Kazuyoshi Saito is known for many cool, rugged, masculine tracks, but this song is a gentle, tender ballad.
It’s been covered by many artists, including Bank Band.
The protagonist, a singer, can say anything when he puts it into a song—even words of love that would normally be too embarrassing to speak.
If you find it hard to straightforwardly say you like someone or to express words of love, try putting those feelings into a song—you’ll look incredibly cool doing it!
Endless JourneyMr.Children
This is one of Mr.
Children’s signature works, featuring impressive lyrics that depict the journey of life and a grand, sweeping sound.
Its universal messages—about the importance of moving forward, the courage to face hardship, and the quest to find your ideal self—resonate deeply.
Released in October 1998 and used as the theme song for the TV drama “Naguru Onna,” it became one of their defining tracks.
It’s a song that will surely support those who keep striving toward their dreams and goals, as well as those standing at a crossroads or searching for themselves.
My WayDef Tech
This song passionately sings about the importance of walking your own path.
It conveys a powerful determination to keep moving toward lofty ideals while staying grounded, offering strong encouragement to listeners.
The warmly enveloping melody and its positive message blend beautifully.
Featured on the album “Def Tech,” released in January 2005, the track garnered numerous tie-ins, including a Yokohama Tires commercial song, a theme song for high school baseball, and an insert song for the film “Crows Zero II.” Def Tech’s signature Jawaiian reggae sound will be a reliable companion when you need the courage to chase your dreams or a boost to fire yourself up.