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)
Love SomebodyOda Yūji
Singer Yuji Oda, who shot to fame during the trendy drama boom of the 1990s and now maintains an unfaltering presence as a veteran actor, continues to captivate audiences.
His 13th single, “Love Somebody,” used as the theme song for the TV drama Bayside Shakedown (Odoru Daisousasen), features a laid-back, offbeat reggae ensemble that feels wonderfully easygoing.
The catchy chorus has a charm that makes you want to hum along, even if you’re not from that generation.
It’s a pop tune guaranteed to get everyone going at karaoke and a top recommendation for those in their 30s.
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.
For Men in Their 30s: Nostalgic Music — Recommended Popular Songs (81–90)
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.
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This is the summer song from the Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter series released in 2014.
According to Oricon, it was a massive hit that ranked number one on the weekly chart.
Beyond the song’s excellence, the “Running Man” dance became a hot topic, and it ranked first on the 2015 annual karaoke popularity chart.
It is also a winner of the Japan Record Awards’ Grand Prize.
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
Although some time has passed since its release, it’s a song that’s popular across a wide range of age groups, including people in their 30s.
I think many have been encouraged by the straightforward words in the lyrics.
It’s easy to sing, so it ranks high on karaoke charts.
It reminds us of the importance of not giving up on our dreams as we grow older.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
It’s Kishidan’s major-label debut single, released in 2002, and their most iconic song.
A karaoke classic you can sing and dance to, this track is steeped in the vibe of ’80s Yankii rock—no doubt there are many people in their 30s across Japan who were obsessed with it! Another charm is that the spoken-word sections invite performers to add their own arrangements.