For men in their 30s: Nostalgic music. Recommended popular songs
In your busy 30s, juggling work and personal life, it’s easy to have fewer chances to listen to music in your daily routine.
Of course, you probably still hear the latest hits, but the songs that really stay with you are likely the ones from your student days, when you listened to music the most, right?
People in their 30s today were likely students in the ’90s to ’00s, and there are so many songs from that era whose lyrics you can still sing along to even now.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of popular tracks that still resonate with men in their 30s!
You’re sure to come across songs that make you feel nostalgic!
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For Men in Their 30s: Nostalgic Music — Recommended Popular Songs (61–70)
The sun rises again and again.Dragon Ash
A signature song from 1998, back when Dragon Ash was still a three-piece band.
It’s not performed as often these days, but I bet many people in their 30s were blown away by this track.
The later Dragon Ash with a DJ and dancers, leaning heavily into a mixture style, is great too—but there’s something powerful about this era as well, with lyrics and melodies that sink in despite their youthful edge.
White LoveSPEED
Back when the members of SPEED were still in their mid-teens, they created a huge buzz and quickly became household stars through commercial jingles and TV appearances.
Men in their 30s today are probably the generation that were fans.
Many people likely remember hearing their songs all the time back then.
Their biggest hit from that era, when they were such a popular group, was White Love.
Even though their fan base was largely female, many men from that generation probably feel nostalgic when they hear this song—and can still find themselves humming along.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World” and became an unprecedented mega-hit.
You could even call it the gold standard of love ballads—a song synonymous with tearjerkers.
Many artists have covered it.
It’s highly recommended when you’re in the mood to sink into your feelings.
I Was Looking for You ~New Jersey United~CHEMISTRY
One of the signature songs by the male vocal duo CHEMISTRY, it begins with a quiet impression and then builds with elements like gospel, showcasing a brilliant song development and a moving climax.
It’s a song that expresses deep love for a partner with whom one has decided to walk through life, and many people in their 30s have likely chosen to play it at their weddings.
EverythingMISIA
Those who watched the TV drama “Yamato Nadeshiko” at the time will surely know this song.
MISIA’s “Everything” is such a masterpiece that it ranks as the biggest hit by a female artist in the 2000s.
It’s a ballad featuring strings that matches beautifully with MISIA’s gorgeous vocals.
Endless JourneyMr.Children
It’s a hit song by Mr.Children.
I imagine many men in their thirties like it because they can relate to the lyrics.
The track runs a bit long at around seven minutes.
I remember it often ranking high on TV lists of songs that cheer on exam-takers.
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Released by Elephant Kashimashi in 1997, the song became their first to break into the Oricon Top 10 at the time and remains their biggest hit.
With its approachable melody and vocalist Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerful yet warm singing, it’s a classic—many people in their 30s likely belted it out at karaoke after school or work.