A roundup of songs for men in their 30s to sing [’90s–’00s tracks]
Many men in their 30s may find themselves unsure about what songs to sing when they go to karaoke with a woman.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs we’d love for such men to sing! We’ve chosen tracks from the late 1990s to the 2000s—songs that will likely feel nostalgic for people in their 30s and are also popular with women—so please use this as a guide for your song choices.
This time, we focused on ballad-style songs, so sing them smoothly and coolly.
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SaudadePorunogurafiti
A track distinguished by its passionate, Latin-tinged sound and a wistful, nostalgic melody.
Its emotionally rich lyrics, etched with the pain of heartbreak and memories of love, resonate with many listeners.
Released in September 2000, it topped the Oricon charts and was also featured in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.
As a work that symbolizes Porno Graffitti’s musical diversity, it continues to be loved more than 20 years later.
If you sing it at karaoke, I recommend delivering it gently and with feeling.
Try taking on the high notes and singing it out along with your memories.
MiracleGReeeeN
It became a massive hit as the theme song for the youth drama ROOKIES, which follows a high school baseball team’s struggles.
This song is a straightforward love ballad that calls the encounter with an irreplaceable person a “miracle” and celebrates the journey you’ve walked together as a “trail of memories.” Its unadorned words convey a love so deep that mere expressions of gratitude can’t capture it, resonating with listeners’ hearts.
Released by GReeeeN in May 2008, the song—boosted by the drama’s popularity—became one of the year’s defining tracks.
In 2017, the film Kiseki: Sobito of That Day, which portrays the song’s origin story, was released, and it has since become a coming-of-age anthem beloved across generations.
It’s a timeless classic that feels like a song cheering on life—one you’ll want to listen to when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important.
Feelin’ great! 〜Nothing But Something〜DA PUMP
DA PUMP is a dance and vocal group that has been active for many years.
Early in their career they had a stylish vibe, but as they gained experience they gradually began tackling comic songs and the like, broadening both their musicality and their persona.
Their track “Gokigendaze! ~Nothing But Something~,” judging by the title alone, might seem like a comic song, but in reality it’s more of a then-contemporary R&B-style pop number, finished with a distinctly stylish feel.
greenCHEHON
CHEHON’s “Midori,” known as an anthem of weed-themed reggae, seems at first like a whisper of love to a woman, but it actually sings about a man’s love for herb.
The melody is crafted into a warm, gentle reggae vibe.
Since it’s performed by a deejay, the vocal line is relatively easy, with a modest range, and the reggae-typical offbeat on the 2 and 4 is set to a very graspable riddim.
It’s also a well-known track, so be sure to check it out.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
This song portrays the hardships and setbacks in life, and the journey of overcoming them to grasp hope.
It beautifully expresses the light that awaits beyond tears no one sees and the sweat shed in silence, woven with melodies and words that deeply resonate with listeners.
Released by Yuzu in July 2004, the song was chosen as NHK’s official theme for the Athens Olympics, and, together with the moment the men’s gymnastics team won gold, it became etched in the memories of many.
Loved as a cheer song for everyone striving toward their goals, it continues to offer support: to those taking steady steps toward their dreams and to those confronting the walls before them.
As a piece that accompanies the important moments of life, it delivers a powerful, heartfelt message that truly resonates.
innocent worldMr.Children
This is Mr.Children’s (hereafter “Mr.
Chiru”) fifth single, released in June 1994.
It was used as the commercial song for Japan Coca-Cola’s “Aquarius Neo/Aquarius Iosis.” At the time of release, it sold 200,000 copies initially and went on to become a million-selling hit.
So as of December 2023, most people in their 30s have probably heard this track at least once.
While Mr.Children’s songs generally grew more challenging to sing as their career progressed, the songs from this period still feature straightforward melodies that are easy to hum along to.
A close analysis of vocalist Sakurai’s singing reveals the use of falsetto and mixed voice, especially in the chorus, but don’t worry too much about that—just raise your voice and enjoy singing.
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A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
Although they disbanded once in 2002, SHIAM SHADE has captivated fans with several temporary reunions.
This signature song of theirs is widely known as the ending theme for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Its structure is very straightforward: the chorus comes first, followed by verse A and verse B, building excitement.
The beginning of verse A hits the song’s lowest note, D#3, which might be a bit low even for male singers.
Be careful not to let your voice get muffled in this part.
Another challenging aspect of the song is the rhythm.
In the chorus, if you sing it in a typical 4/4 feel, it won’t lock in with the backing drums and will sound flat.
Try singing it with a driving triplet feel instead—you’ll sound much cooler! It may be difficult until you get used to it, but definitely give it a try.
