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 (71–80)
forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN
A ballad layered with memories of lovers and infused with vows for the future.
With a lovely melody and heartwarming lyrics, it gently portrays days spent with someone dear.
Included on GReeeeN’s album “Shio, Kosho,” it has captured many hearts since its release in June 2009.
Focusing on the happiness found in everyday life, it tells a story of pledging eternal love through cherished photographs, and is also beloved as wedding background music.
Embracing the feelings of those in love and brimming with hope for the future, this work is recommended for moments when you want to reaffirm the bond with someone special.
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE
The drama “Tell Me You Love Me,” starring Etsushi Toyokawa and Takako Tokiwa, aired in 1995 and became a huge hit.
It was a heartrending love story that, you could say, everyone was watching at the time.
Its theme song was DREAMS COME TRUE’s “LOVE LOVE LOVE.” Perfectly matching the drama’s content, this poignant number enhances the sense of longing and remains a highly popular song to this day.
Many people probably remember the drama whenever they hear this song, don’t they?
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.
1106WANIMA
WANIMA’s popularity shows no signs of slowing down.
With many catchy, hype-inducing songs, they’re especially popular among teens and people in their twenties.
“1106” is a song dedicated to the singer’s late grandfather.
Whether you know that fact or not, the lyrics hit hard—but the more you listen, the more you’ll find feelings and conflicts that resonate particularly well with men in their thirties.
It’s a song that sinks in when you’re feeling down or worn out.
Re:memberFLOW
FLOW’s anime tie-up song themed around hope for the future and rebirth features striking, powerful guitar riffs and energetic twin vocals.
The lyrics, born from the band members’ experiences overcoming trials, carry a determination to move forward without forgetting the past and a message about the importance of walking together with your companions.
Released in May 2006 and used as the eighth opening theme for the TV anime Naruto, the song reached No.
12 on the Oricon charts and stayed on the charts for eight consecutive weeks.
It is also included on the album FLOW ANIME BEST Kiwami and remains a staple at their live shows.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to sing nostalgic anime songs or cherish memories with friends.