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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Song of JoyMONGOL800
MONGOL800 is a band from Okinawa.
While they have numerous hit songs such as “Chiisana Koi no Uta,” I’d like to recommend a slightly more niche track here: “Yorokobi no Uta.” Unlike most of their songs, this one features a reggae-style rhythm with distinctive off-beats on the 2 and 4.
The vocals are calm and somewhat languid, and since there aren’t many long sustained notes, it should be easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their vocal power or lung capacity.
choB-DASH
This track is a major single by B-DASH.
It’s meant to be enjoyed by ear, and if you actually look at the lyrics, the English and Japanese are all jumbled.
But that’s B-DASH’s signature—its English-like vibe makes it really cool.
The vocal range is D#3 to A#4, with the highest note being a high A#; it’s on the higher side, but most of the song sits around D4.
Since it’s a short song, it might be fun to just go with the flow and sing it without worrying about the lyrics! Give it a try!
GO!!!FLOW
GO!!! by FLOW, one of their signature songs and the opening theme for the anime NARUTO.
With its driving momentum, it’s a staple in their live shows and feels very band-oriented.
The song structure builds excitement—verse (A) to pre-chorus (B) to chorus—making it a very satisfying listen.
The vocal range, D#3 to B4, is accessible for the average male singer, but be cautious: the pitch rises slightly at the start of the B section, so avoid forcing your voice and straining your throat.
At a brisk tempo of 135 BPM, it’s highly rhythmic, and the chorus features FLOW’s signature rap.
Since FLOW has two vocalists, try trading lines with a partner or getting the crowd involved when you sing it!
Thank you!!HOME MADE kazoku
HOME MADE Kazoku’s “Thank You!!” is their third single overall and served as the second ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime BLEACH.
At HOME MADE Kazoku’s live shows, instead of fans shouting “Encore!”, they reportedly sing the chorus of “Thank You!!”.
One notable feature of this song is its wide vocal range, spanning A2 to G4.
KURO, who handles the lower parts, mainly sings within the octave starting at A2, while lead vocalist MICRO sings an octave above KURO.
Their call-and-response is wonderful, isn’t it? Although the range is wide, the overall pitch isn’t that high, so it’s relatively easy for men to sing.
Since it’s hip hop, try keeping time with your hands while you sing!
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.
Endless road19
The folk duo 19, who gained popularity with their orthodox musical style.
While they’re categorized as a folk duo, their sound is actually closer to rock, and they even have songs with a rough, rock-like arrangement.
Among them, the one I particularly recommend is Hatenonai Michi (Endless Road).
There’s a single high note near the end of the chorus, but it’s not so high that you need to use mixed voice; if you sing it in the right key, you should be able to handle it without trouble.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Released in 2007, “Chippoke na Yuuki” was a milestone song for FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, achieving their then-highest position of No.
8 on the Oricon chart.
Many people in their 30s will fondly remember Tomohiro Waki being featured on the cover and in the music video, and for those who’ve spent a fair number of years in the working world, the lyrics that unexpectedly stir the heart are sure to make you want to belt it out at karaoke.
True to FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ straightforward melodies, there’s nothing particularly difficult, but the fast sections that incorporate rap-like vocals typical of 2000s J-pop can be sung smoothly if you memorize the lyrics well beforehand.
