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 (121–130)
I want to shout that I love you.BAAD
It’s a timeless masterpiece etched in my heart along with memories of my nostalgic youth.
Beginning with a fresh morning scene, it portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they waver between friendship and romantic feelings, conveyed through a passionate melody and powerful vocals.
A signature work by BAAD, it was released as a single in December 1993 and used as the first opening theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK.
In March 2021, it won the Users’ Choice Award at the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize, and it continues to be loved across generations.
With lyrics that explore universal themes such as the frustrations of love and the courage to take a step forward, it’s perfect for moments when you want to indulge in sweet, bittersweet memories of romance.
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.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
A RADWIMPS track that portrays a fateful encounter and eternal love.
Yojiro Noda’s emotionally rich vocals narrate the bond between two people who meet at the ends of galaxies.
Included on the album “Ningen Kaika,” the song was also used as an insert track in director Makoto Shinkai’s film “Your Name.” Released in August 2016, it generated major buzz, spending eight consecutive weeks in the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100 top 10.
Recommended for those who want to resonate with a love that transcends time and space.
It’s also a popular karaoke song, so why not hum along and bask in a bit of nostalgia?
Rusty NailX JAPAN
One of X JAPAN’s signature songs, the band that made a miraculous comeback in 2007 and has continued their energetic activities, including touring around the world.
Those who were lucky in their thirties may have experienced this song in “The Last Live,” which is used in the footage.
It’s a masterpiece where a beautiful melody shines through the intense sound.
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.