Recommended Western music for women in their 30s: world classics and popular songs

Ever Ever AfterCarrie Underwood

Enchanted – Carrie Underwood – Ever Ever After

For anyone who wants to feel like a princess on their birthday, I dedicate the theme song from the movie “Enchanted.” This film embraces everything—the heart of a dreamy girl, the drive to work hard as a career woman, the desire to fall in love, and the wish to do your best at parenting—making it perfect for working women in their 30s.

The ScientistColdplay

Coldplay – The Scientist (Official 4K Video)

A birthday in your thirties.

Lately it feels harder to shake off the fatigue…

When you want to blow off some steam, listening to songs that make you cry and having a good cry might be a good idea.

Gentle, comforting vocals are sure to soothe your exhausted heart.

Ways to GoGrouplove

Grouplove – “Ways to Go” [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is the song used in the trailer for The Intern, a film that reunites the production team behind The Devil Wears Prada and portrays the friendship between actress Anne Hathaway—now in her thirties—and the legendary Robert De Niro.

For a 30th birthday, as a reward to yourself for working hard to balance career and family, it might be a luxury to spend time listening to music and watching a movie for the first time in a while.

All About YouHilary Duff

Hilary Duff – All About You (Official Video)

Hilary Duff, who resumed her activities in 2014.

Once a Disney Channel child star, she’s now in her thirties.

Even if you’ve stopped caring about birthdays as you get older, her enduring charm might give you the courage to start something new.

Suddenly I SeeKT Tunstall

KT Tunstall – Suddenly I See (Larger Than Life Version)

Many women in their 30s who work may have admired Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada.

To you, who want to give your all in both love and work, I dedicate this song, which was the film’s theme.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday.

Happy Birthday (ft. John Legend)Kygo

Kygo – Happy Birthday (ft. John Legend)

Feel refreshed by the tropical sounds crafted by Norwegian DJ Kygo.

With John Legend on vocals, this is a birthday song perfect for the bittersweet 30s—and an ideal track to play as BGM on a long drive.

Born This WayLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Official Music Video)

For a 30-something birthday—if you’re fired up to live life your way—how about this Lady Gaga track? It might be fun to put on bolder makeup than usual for the first time in a while, wear something you don’t normally wear, and head out into the night.