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: Classic tracks packed with manly valor and aesthetics (31–40)
Deep ImpactDragon Ash
Dragon Ash brings in Rappagariya as a featured act, achieving a seamless fusion of rock and hip-hop.
Kenji Furuya holds his own against Rappagariya’s rap, which is genuinely moving.
Rappagariya’s power is nothing short of impressive.
ultra soulB’z
A thrilling rock number by B’z that’s perfect for amped-up sports anthems.
Takahiro Matsumoto’s distinctive guitar riffs blend with Koshi Inaba’s powerful vocals to inspire courage and hope in listeners.
Released in 2001, it was chosen as the official theme song for Fukuoka 2001 World Aquatics Championships.
Since then, it’s been used at many sporting events and has become widely beloved.
The lyrics convey strong resolve and a positive energy to face hardships and challenges—ideal for when you want to fire yourself up.
With its famous, shout-along chorus, it’s guaranteed to get your heart pumping!
crimsonX JAPAN
Speaking of X, this is the song!! In “Kurenai,” YOSHIKI’s fierce drumming and Toshi’s high-pitched screams are so cool they send shivers through your whole body.
It starts with English, spoken softly like a ballad, but from the chorus it slams into a hard-hitting metal sound—super COOL.
Lion HeartSMAP
Ranked sixth in the annual rankings was the hugely popular idol group SMAP.
This year saw a wide range of genres sell well, from male and female artists to idol groups, rock bands, and enka.
With 1.28 million copies sold, it became a major hit.
Samurai SoulUrufuruzu
In the music video, Tortoise Matsumoto appears with a chonmage topknot.
It was his first chonmage since “Guts Da ze!” and drew attention as a song about Toshiro Mifune as seen in Akira Kurosawa’s films.
Released in 2006 as their 28th single, it reached No.
18 on the Oricon charts.
A Man’s Way of Life: Songs for Men. Masterpieces Filled with Masculine Valor and Aesthetic (41–50)
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
This is the signature song that catapulted Golden Bomber to fame.
They even performed it on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
The track has a great, upbeat vibe, making it a popular choice for karaoke and a crowd-pleaser with both men and women.
A man among menUrufuruzu
It’s a song by Ulfuls, notable for its calm, soothing atmosphere.
Through the perspectives of living as a man and as a woman, it conveys a message about coming to understand each other.
While it depicts a man putting on a brave front, it also refers to the vulnerable moments he sometimes shows, portraying a down-to-earth image of a man.
It suggests that being a man isn’t just about being strong; it’s also important to value the people who support you.
