Songs that get people in their 30s pumped up: a roundup of nostalgic tracks that are also great for karaoke
What songs come to mind when you think of hype, high-energy tracks?
Of course, the latest hits can get everyone pumped, but don’t the nostalgic songs from your youth get you especially excited?
In this article, we’ll introduce some high-energy songs recommended for people in their 30s!
We’ve picked mainly hits from the ’90s and 2000s, so if you’re in your 30s, you’ll probably find a lot of nostalgic tunes here.
Use this as a reference for choosing karaoke songs and for many other occasions!
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Songs that get people in their 30s pumped. A collection of nostalgic tracks also great for karaoke (71–80)
LOVE 2000hitomi
The song “LOVE 2000” by hitomi gained nationwide popularity with its energetic melody.
At the time, many women in their 30s likely admired her for her straightforward persona and powerful, rock-tinged musical style.
Although the piece stands out for its strength, its vocal range is surprisingly narrow, centered in the mid to upper-mid range.
There isn’t much pitch variation, and the tempo is mid-range, making it perfect for aiming for a high score.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON
Osaka reggae anthem “Inbakuto.” I think it’s rare for people who were in their 20s to have enjoyed it in real time when it was released, but there are probably many who discovered it through CHEHON’s participation in MC battles.
Although the track is structured with few break points, its vocal range is narrow, so as long as you memorize the lyrics and flow, you should be able to sing it without any issues.
It’s a sure-fire hit for guys’ karaoke, so definitely add it to your repertoire.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
It’s a perfect summer song for sing-alongs not just for women but for everyone.
It was used as the theme song for the third installment of the popular TV drama series Kids War, which starred Mao Inoue, and it remains popular even today.
Even long after its release, it has been covered a record-setting 20 times, and in recent years it shot to renewed fame when a cover by popular voice actors was used in Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.
For people of that generation, it’s probably quite nostalgic.
Songs that get people in their 30s hyped: A roundup of nostalgic karaoke-friendly hits (81–90)
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Speaking of songs that get everyone hyped regardless of age or gender, we can’t forget this one! Golden Bomber has performed this song multiple times on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, so it’s well-known across generations.
Although it was released in 2009, it’s still a popular track you’ll hear on TV and at karaoke.
While the original band’s gimmick is being an “air band,” it’s also a great, cool song to perform properly as a cover band.
The lyrics candidly depict the clingy feelings of a heartbroken man and are said to be based on vocalist Kiryuuin’s real experiences.
It’s a song everyone can sing together and get excited about!
deep forestDo As Infinity
Do As Infinity, the rock duo that was hugely active in the 2000s.
They’ve left many classic songs, but their most famous track is undoubtedly Deep Forest.
Unlike their rock-oriented works, this piece is crafted as pure J-pop, featuring a vocal line that’s easy to sing throughout.
The tempo is slightly on the slower side of mid-tempo, which makes it exceptionally easy to match pitch.
The vocal range isn’t particularly wide either, so women in their 30s should be able to sing it without any problem.
happiness!!!Kimura Kaera
Kaela Kimura is a female singer-songwriter who remains popular today.
She has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend for aiming at a high score is “happiness!!!.” It’s known as a classic from her early career.
While it contains quite a few slightly high phrases, there are almost no long sustained notes, so if you sing it in an appropriate key, you shouldn’t have trouble with the high range.
There are some English lyrics sprinkled in, but the vocal line itself is simple, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
distress (at sea/in the mountains); being lost; stranded; a disaster situationToukyou Jihen
Tokyo Jihen is often known for jazzy, stylish songs, but I don’t think that’s the impression many women in their 30s have of the Tokyo Jihen they listened to as teens.
Their track “Sounan” captures the early Tokyo Jihen sound: a somewhat jazzy, defeatist-tinged rock.
For women in their 30s, this is probably the kind of melody that comes to mind when they think of Tokyo Jihen.
While the song uses many semitone movements, its overall range is narrow, and the vocal line descends more than it ascends, making it easy to sing in any part.
It’s a perfect pick if you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke.