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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Songs men in their 30s should sing: A collection from the ’90s–’00s (31–40)
countrysideTamaki Kōji
This is a gem of a masterpiece by Koji Tamaki, depicting people who, while facing the weaknesses and conflicts hidden within, live with strength.
The song richly portrays life as it is: a solitary soul kicking a stone, eyes gazing at the night sky in prayer, and an oil-stained back fallen silent.
Its melody gently teaches the importance of not overreaching, but simply taking one step at a time and steadily doing what you can.
Released in July 1996, the song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Coach” and became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who feels lost or anxious in daily life, or who is searching for a way of living that is true to themselves.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
This song resonates with lyrics full of kindness and empathy.
Without hiding its own naivety, it gently conveys the desire to live life in one’s own way, carried by a warm, soothing melody.
It tenderly embraces everyday doubts and inner conflicts, as well as the ache of not being able to speak one’s true feelings, resulting in a track that stands by every listener.
Released by Aqua Timez in July 2006, it drew attention as the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.
It was also used in Sapporo Beer’s New Year Sports Special: Hakone Ekiden commercial, and has been loved by many.
This is a song you’ll want to hear when your heart is wavering or when you’re facing an important decision.
It’s also easy to follow the melody for karaoke, allowing you to sing it with heartfelt emotion.
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!
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
A true masterpiece among masterpieces, with a raw guitar sound and a heart-stirring melody that shine with timeless brilliance—as if the restless rush of youth were rendered directly into sound! Even in the 2020s, BUMP OF CHICKEN’s early signature song “Tentai Kansoku” remains immensely popular and is a karaoke staple.
Motoo Fujiwara’s vocals, still tinged with the youthful blue of his early twenties at the time, are moving no matter when you listen, and overall the pitch sits on the lower side, making it approachable even for those who struggle with high notes.
The pitch movement is somewhat dramatic, and the A-melody in particular demands quite low notes, so try to consciously bring out a sultry nuance like Fujiwara’s without letting it become too flat.
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.
Songs 30-Something Men Should Sing [90s–00s Tracks] (41–50)
confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
There must be plenty of people in their thirties today who can’t help but squint with nostalgia at the sight of Eiichiro Funakoshi’s jacket with an umbrella.
“Kokuhaku” (Confession) is a hit song released in 2008, a masterpiece that belts out incredibly straightforward, honest lyrics with all its might.
True to their style, the lyrics are packed with words and delivered at a slightly rapid pace, but it’s quintessential 2000s J‑POP, and for those who were in their teens to twenties back then and are now in their thirties, it likely feels like the melody of their youth—something they can sing with ease.
Just a heads-up: the final chorus modulates up by a half step!
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.