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 (91–100)
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
A representative song of the 2005 music scene by the idol duo Kazuya Kamenashi and Tomohisa Yamashita.
Many men in their 30s may find it nostalgic.
It was the theme song for the hit drama “Nobuta wo Produce.”
Blue BenchSasuke
The signature song by Sasuke, a two-man unit that mainly performed street gigs in front of Ōmiya Station in Saitama Prefecture before their debut.
The story goes that the CD was first released in 2003 exclusively at stores in Ōmiya, then gained popularity through word of mouth, leading to a nationwide release in 2004.
For men in their 30s: Nostalgic music. Recommended popular songs (101–110)
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
Utterly cool.
It gives me chills.
Am I the only one who thinks no woman would fail to swoon if a man sang this with swagger? The lyrics are the kind that make women’s hearts skip a beat.
Also, the occasional English lines and the overall Western pop vibe give it a refined feel, which really adds to its coolness.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
Okuda Tamio sounds forever youthful in this song! The “Ijuu” in the title “Ijuu★Rider” is industry slang meaning “30,” and it’s a play on the film “Easy Rider.” No matter when I listen to it, I’m reminded, “What a masterpiece this is.”
celeryYamazaki Masayoshi
A popular song by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, known for its upbeat lyrics.
His rounded, distinctive vocals, catchy and easy-to-listen-to rhythm, and a melody line that lifts your spirits are particularly striking.
Many people probably sing it often at karaoke.
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
The fourth single by Kazuyoshi Saito, released in 1994.
It was used as the opening theme for the kids’ show Ponkickies, known for Gachapin and Mukku, so back then it had a bright, child-friendly image.
But listening now, that’s not really the case.
It’s a gentle song full of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature style that blows away small worries.
Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN
One of DEEN’s signature songs released in 1994, it also drew attention for having lyrics written by Izumi Sakai of ZARD.
Featured in a soft drink commercial, the track has a refreshing feel that evokes a clear summer sky.
Some listeners may even have enjoyed a drive with a woman while playing this song.