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

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.

WILLNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'WILL' Music Video
WILLNakajima Mika

A captivating ballad by Mika Nakashima that sings of the strength to carve out one’s own life by will.

Beginning with memories of gazing up at the night sky, it powerfully speaks of a resolve for the future while looking back on the path taken.

Her pure, delicate vocals carry a touch of sorrow yet give you the courage to face forward—an outstanding track.

Released in August 2002, it also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Astrometry.” Created by the same songwriting team from her debut, it was performed at that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

With a not-too-wide vocal range and a beautiful melodic line, it’s a song best sung at an easy pace, engraving precious memories and resolve in your heart.

SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru

The 11th single by Hikaru Utada, which drew attention as the theme song for the TV drama “First Love.” Released in May 2002, this track paints a poignant yet beautiful story by overlaying the end of a romance with the image of falling cherry blossoms.

It is a gem of a ballad that expresses the pain of heartbreak and the mysterious repetition of love through delicate vocals and an R&B-infused melody.

A song that seeps into the heart, it continues to soothe many listeners, especially in the season when the arrival of spring can be felt.

The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi

Hitomi Shimatani / "A Maiden with Flaxen Hair" [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]
The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi

Released by Hitomi Shimatani in May 2002, this song is a celebrated piece that portrays a refreshing romance.

It expresses a young girl’s feelings of love through dreamlike imagery, beautifully harmonizing with scenes of landscape and nature.

The lyrics, imbued with youth and purity, are complemented by her clear, translucent vocals, capturing the brilliance of innocent love in full.

Featured in a commercial for Kao Essential Damage Care Shampoo, it became a major hit, peaking at No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

With its broad, expansive melody and an elegant tone that sways like hair in the wind, it carries a familiar charm that invites everyone to hum along.

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.

Songs women in their 30s will want to sing: 1990s–2000s compilation (41–50)

STEP youHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / STEP you (Short Ver.)
STEP youHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic “STEP you” carries an atmosphere reminiscent of gothic rock.

The world it creates—born from sharp synths and melodies with a dark pop or gothic rock vibe—is truly stunning.

Interestingly, despite the character of the melody, the vocal line is relatively straightforward.

The A section sits a bit low, but the chorus doesn’t push the voltage much either, so the overall range is narrow and there are well-placed rests.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

I’m ProudKahara Tomomi

A masterpiece of self-affirmation from 1996 and one of Tomomi Kahala’s signature songs, featuring a powerful yet wistful melody and emotionally rich lyrics.

It vividly portrays a protagonist grappling with loneliness and anxiety who confronts herself and reexamines her identity through encounters with others.

Chosen as the song for a TBC commercial, it also led to an appearance at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

This legendary track reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart and topped the annual karaoke rankings.

Though it’s a song that tests one’s vocal ability, it’s highly recommended for moments when you want to boost your confidence or take a new step forward.