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 hyped: A roundup of nostalgic karaoke-friendly hits (81–90)
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.
VALENTIBoA
Dubbed the “Queen of K-POP,” BoA burst onto the Japanese music scene like a comet in the early 2000s.
The single she released in Japan in August 2002 is a dance track distinguished by passionate Latin rhythms, which shocked music fans at the time.
The lyrics convey a will to believe firmly in oneself, to carve out the future as if in battle, and a fervent determination to stay true to love no matter the difficulties.
The album bearing this song’s title, VALENTI, was released in January 2003, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart and achieving million-seller status.
It was also widely loved as the theme for the PS2 game PROJECT MINERVA and the music program JAPAN COUNTDOWN.
Sing it at karaoke and you’re sure to relive the heat of that era and get an instant boost of energy.
GuaranaSukima Suichi
It’s a classic pop song that makes your heart flutter—brisk acoustic guitar backing and elegant strings weave a refreshing yet somehow wistful sense of speed.
“Guarana” is a single by Sukima Switch released in 2006; it was their first song to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts and was also used as the theme song for the film “Rough,” released the same year.
When singing it at karaoke, aim for clear enunciation and start by delivering the song’s momentum with powerful vocals.
At the same time, keep your pacing in mind and focus on adding dynamics so you can carry your performance all the way to the end.
ultra soulB’z
This is a hard rock number by B’z that powerfully expresses a soul’s cry to keep pushing the limits.
The lyrics, which portray facing oneself and chasing dreams, brilliantly capture the doubts and inner struggles we all encounter at life’s crossroads.
Takahiro Matsumoto’s dynamic guitar and Koshi Inaba’s soaring vocals blend perfectly, injecting a strong surge of energy into the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2001, it was chosen as the official theme song for the FINA World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka that same year.
Also included on the album “GREEN” and performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, this track gives a boost to anyone striving in their work or life.
It’s the perfect cheer song to belt out with close friends when you get together.