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Songs for Women in Their 30s to Sing: A Collection from the 90s to 00s

When going with just the girls, you might sing your favorite songs, but many women find themselves unsure what to sing when they go to karaoke with men.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs we’d love for those women to try.

This time, we’re focusing especially on women in their 30s, highlighting popular tracks from the late 1990s to the 2000s that are also well-liked by men.

If you find a song you want to try, go for it! We hope this article helps you choose what to sing.

Songs for Women in Their 30s to Sing: 1990s–2000s (21–30)

summer festivalWhiteberry

Whiteberry “Summer Festival” MUSIC VIDEO
summer festivalWhiteberry

For many women in their early 40s, when thinking back to songs that were nationwide hits during their 20s, this “Natsu Matsuri” likely comes to mind.

It’s a piece known for its extremely catchy melody, but I imagine many people feel it’s hard to sing because of the high pitch.

While the song certainly stands out for its height, its overall vocal range isn’t particularly wide.

If you adjust the key, even those who find it hard to project their voice should be able to sing it without any issues.

A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”
A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yoko

The anime tie-in song performed by Yoko Takahashi, whose charismatic vocals are captivating, tells a grand story of a boy’s growth and his challenge toward a new world.

It’s a compelling track filled with dramatic expression and a determined drive to move forward.

Released in October 1995, the song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion and caused a major sensation.

It consistently ranks high on karaoke popularity charts, making it a song that bridges generations without creating a gap, even in mixed-age gatherings.

It’s a masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of anime songs—one you should definitely sing at karaoke.

Songs Women in Their 30s Will Want to Sing: 1990s–2000s (31–40)

LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.

At the end of the 1990s, when J-pop was shining at its brightest, this number by Morning Musume swept Japan into a frenzy.

It’s an irresistibly upbeat dance tune that makes your body move just by listening, and it’s no exaggeration to say it gave immeasurable energy to Japan at the time.

The friendly melodies crafted by Tsunku♂ and the gorgeous, funky sound produced by Dance☆Man continue to set our hearts dancing across generations.

Released in September 1999 as their seventh single, the song became a defining track for the group, setting a huge record with total sales of about 1.64 million copies.

It was even featured in an NHK drama, making it a national anthem that people of all ages can hum along to.

Belt it out at karaoke with friends from your generation, and that excitement from back then will come rushing back—perfect for creating the best memories.

LOVE 2000hitomi

hitomi / LOVE 2000(Short Ver.)
LOVE 2000hitomi

The song “LOVE 2000” by hitomi gained nationwide popularity with its energetic melody.

At the time, many women in their 30s likely admired her for her straightforward persona and powerful, rock-tinged musical style.

Although the piece stands out for its strength, its vocal range is surprisingly narrow, centered in the mid to upper-mid range.

There isn’t much pitch variation, and the tempo is mid-range, making it perfect for aiming for a high score.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

STARSNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'STARS' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.
STARSNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima is a female singer who has left many masterpieces with her distinctive vocal technique and catchy J-pop.

Because she’s an artist with many high-pitched phrases, you might be inclined to avoid her songs if you’re aiming for a high score.

Even so, there are surely people who still want to go for a high score with her tracks.

In that case, we recommend STARS.

It’s a mature-sounding ballad with a very high frequency of long tones, but the vocal range is relatively narrow, and the pitch movement isn’t overly dramatic.

If you can hold steady long notes without wavering, you should be able to sing it without issue.

You can also take advantage of the abundance of long tones to rack up extra points with vibrato.

happiness!!!Kimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “happiness!!!” [short ver. ]
happiness!!!Kimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura is a female singer-songwriter who remains popular today.

She has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend for aiming at a high score is “happiness!!!.” It’s known as a classic from her early career.

While it contains quite a few slightly high phrases, there are almost no long sustained notes, so if you sing it in an appropriate key, you shouldn’t have trouble with the high range.

There are some English lyrics sprinkled in, but the vocal line itself is simple, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Circle of First LoveShibasaki Kou

Kou Shibasaki – Love’s First Journey
Circle of First LoveShibasaki Kou

Ko Shibasaki has been highly active not only as an actress but also as an artist.

Many women in their 30s may have admired her as an icon.

Among her songs, one I especially recommend for aiming at a high score is Hito Koi Meguri.

While it has a distinctive melody, the pitch doesn’t fluctuate drastically, making it surprisingly smooth and easy to sing.

The vocal range isn’t particularly wide either, so it doesn’t depend heavily on the singer’s voice type—another factor that makes it a strong choice for high scores.