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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MisterKARA
A track where a rhythmic melody, a sweet, seductive vocal, and a danceable sound blend together beautifully.
Released in August 2010 as a Japanese version by the Korean girl group KARA, this song captured many hearts as an up-tempo dance-pop number.
Many people probably remember copying its memorable “hip dance” moves.
If you want to liven up a karaoke session with friends, belt it out together and the party mood will soar to the max.
SwimmyEvery Little Thing
This is the 31st single released in 2006 by the music group Every Little Thing.
It was used as the theme song for the drama ‘The Man Who Can’t Get Married’ starring Hiroshi Abe.
The cheerful, humming-like chorus is memorable.
It’s a refreshing love song that seems perfect for summer.
Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi
The songs by Kumi Koda, who was active from the 1990s through the 2000s, still resonate with many people today.
This work is a track set to a lively dance beat, themed around free expression and self-affirmation.
Frankly voicing the universal desire to be loved, its lyrics are striking in how they also touch on inner vulnerability and loneliness.
Included on the album re(CORD), released in November 2019, it’s packed with the musical passion of Koda as she marked the 20th anniversary of her debut.
Incorporating elements of R&B and electropop, this piece is recommended both for those who want to liven up a karaoke session and for those who want to take a fresh look at themselves.
BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi
A refreshing song that evokes the summer blue sky has arrived.
Its lyrics, symbolizing hope and new beginnings, resonate deeply.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to overcome difficulties and take flight into the future with the one you love.
Written by Ayumi Hamasaki and released in June 2006, it was also featured in a commercial for Zespri Gold Kiwifruit, capturing the hearts of many.
The song is included on the album “A SUMMER BEST.” It’s perfect for livening up a karaoke session or when you’re ready to take a new step forward—an ideal choice for making memories with friends.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
Here is a masterpiece that beautifully portrays a heartrending love.
Based on Masaharu Fukuyama’s real-life experience, the lyrics express deep feelings for a lost love, resonating with many listeners.
Released in April 2000, the song was used as the theme for a TBS variety show and quickly became a massive hit.
In its first week, it sold 751,000 copies, setting the all-time record for first-week sales by a male solo artist.
It went on to sell a total of 2.299 million copies, becoming the final single of the 20th century to surpass two million in sales.
The song reflects on a past romance recalled with the arrival of spring, and it feels especially poignant when listened to during the cherry blossom season.
StoryAI
Recommended for women who excel at powerful, soulful singing! This is the most popular song by Ms.
AI, who enjoys enduring popularity.
It’s not an easy song to sing, so you’ll need practice.
If you’re confident in your skills, give it a try.
If you can sing this song of hers with ease, I think songs that were hits around the same time by MISIA or Yuki Koyanagi will also suit you.
Find your favorite number and give it a shot! Your voice might fit surprisingly well.
Ti AmoEXILE
If you have a sweet singing voice, give this one a try.
It’ll really hype up the crowd if there are fans of the early LDH members.
This era is very warm, classic R&B.
If you have two guys who can really sing it, they’ll definitely catch the attention of the women.
That said, it’s also a bit on the sweet side, so the timing and the singers’ personalities need to match, or it can be tricky.
Still, the chorus is something everyone can sing along to, and it’s a very popular karaoke pick.
Try singing it with heart in the winter.
If everyone follows your lead, you’ve won.