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 for Men. Masterpieces Filled with Masculine Valor and Aesthetic (41–50)
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
It was released in 2005 as Sukima Switch’s fifth single.
The song, which was featured as an insert track in the Toho-distributed film “Rough” and received many other tie-ins, reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned them their first appearance at the 56th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It has a very large number of words, making it quite difficult to keep the rhythm.
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.
king (shogi piece)Murata Hideo
This song expresses a life wagered on shogi pieces and a way of living fought with everything you’ve got.
Hideo Murata’s powerful vocals shake the soul.
Released in November 1961, it became a million-seller.
It was also used as a movie theme song and has been covered by many artists.
Just like a shogi match, listening to this song at crucial moments in life can give you courage.
You can feel the passionate emotions that overlap with Murata’s own life.
When you want to renew your determination to face hardships, give it a listen.
It’s a masterpiece filled with the aesthetics of manliness that is sure to set your heart ablaze.
Melancholy TrainMitsubishi Michiya
This is a song that poignantly conveys the sadness of a man who has parted from the woman he loved.
Mr.
Hosokawa is now a renowned master whose high notes are especially beautiful, but he once said on a program that his mentor, Mr.
Mihashi, truly had the most beautiful voice.
This song lets you fully savor that convincingly beautiful voice.
Song of the Old Man of Nishi-ShinjukuNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This is a deeply human song that portrays the life of a bar owner in Nishi-Shinjuku—awkward in some ways, yet unwavering in his principles.
The father’s oft-repeated catchphrase may inspire some listeners to live fully in the present so they won’t look back with regret.
Released on the August 1990 album “JEEP,” the track was also used as an insert song in the drama “From the North Country ’92: Departure.” For those standing at a crossroads in life or hesitating before a new challenge, it carries a warm yet powerful message that gently, firmly nudges you forward.
BAD BOYBIGBANG
This is a song that’s beloved by both fans and the members themselves—so much so that the members say they love it too.
Personally, it’s my clear number one, a hall-of-fame favorite.
The music video was shot in midwinter New York, and you can tell how cold it was by the occasional puffs of white breath you see.
King of Men!Kanjani∞
It’s the theme song of the movie “Mogura no Uta” (The Mole Song).
I also watched the movie, so it brings back a lot of memories.
The song matched the movie’s scenes and was really entertaining.
I was moved by how serious and manly the song is.
I was shocked that they sang such a manly song.