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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Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS
Yūshinron, RADWIMPS’s fourth major-label single, is one of their early signature songs and a beloved classic among fans.
Some people now in their 30s may have first discovered the band—who were then rising as a cutting-edge young act—through this track.
The song is memorable for its catchy chorus and lyrics with a distinctive worldview, but the part to watch out for when singing it at karaoke is the fast, rap-like delivery.
Practice to keep your rhythm steady, and try to avoid sounding too flat or mechanical as you sing.
Artificial flowers laughACIDMAN
ACIDMAN’s major-label debut song “Zōka ga Warau” (“Artificial Flowers Laugh”).
Released at the exceptional price of 300 yen, it became a nationwide hit thanks to its buzz and solid musicality.
If you’re a man who likes bands from the late 30s era, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The singable point of this track is its simple vocal line that you can deliver roughly without any problem.
Because the chorus feels like it’s about to surge but never quite does, the overall range is surprisingly narrow.
There’s no vibrato or operatic-style shouts either, so simply singing with a rough, raspy tone like in the original will be more than enough to make it work.
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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.
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ seventh single, “Tabidachi” (“Departure”).
Released in 2008, it didn’t become an explosive hit, but it still enjoyed moderate success: it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Bokutachi to Chuzaishan no 700 Nichi Sensō” (The 700 Days’ War: Us and the Police Officer) and reached No.
10 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Men in their early 30s may find it familiar.
In short, the song features a fairly simple, uniform vocal line with very gentle pitch movement.
However, it contains a fair number of long notes and the overall range is somewhat high, so it’s necessary to set the key so you can sustain long tones at a relatively high pitch.
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
This song has no intro and starts singing right from the beginning.
The first note is E4, a mid-range pitch, so if you take a good breath and prepare before the song starts, you’ll likely produce a steady voice.
It begins without the backing band, so practice repeatedly to align the timing of the lyrics with the point where the band comes in.
Once you get past that, strong drums kick in, and if you listen closely to the backing track while you sing, you’ll be able to ride the groove.
The average pitch used in this song is C4, so overall it’s not high.
If you clearly separate each phrase and take a breath each time, it should make it easier to keep the rhythm.
The call-and-response parts in the song are energizing, so sing them with gusto! To avoid straining your throat, try projecting your voice as if you’re aiming into the distance.
You’ll likely find your voice comes out comfortably!
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’ “September-san” is a track included on an album released in 2006, and it’s a laid-back song you can sway your body to while singing.
RADWIMPS often has songs on the higher side, but this one isn’t that high, with a lowest note of A2 and an average pitch around D4.
The range rises a bit in the pre-chorus, so singing with a smooth, driving flow helps the song come together.
Noda’s vocal timbre is distinctive, but if you can produce an overall soft tone, your singing will resemble his more—so try performing it gently.
Hold me, señoritaYamashita Tomohisa
Tomohisa Yamashita, known by his nickname Yamapi, was a member of the idol group NEWS from 2003 to 2011.
In 2006, Yamapi released his long-awaited debut solo single, Daite Señorita, which was used as the theme song for the TBS drama Kurosagi.
The song’s intro is cool and memorable.
As an idol song, its vocal range is relatively narrow, making it easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident with high notes.
The opening of the first verse is quite low, so it may be tricky to hit the pitches, but if you sing carefully, you’ll be fine.
There’s also a simple choreography in the chorus, so try enjoying it while keeping the rhythm.