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 roundup of nostalgic karaoke-friendly hits (21–30)
PONPONPONkyarī pamyu pamyu
This is one of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s signature songs, which brought Harajuku-born pop culture to the world.
Released in July 2011, it appears on the mini-album “Moshi Moshi Harajuku” and the full album “Pamyu Pamyu Revolution.” Characterized by Yasutaka Nakata’s electropop sound and a catchy, onomatopoeia-filled chorus, it has an addictive quality that makes your body start moving on its own.
The lyrics carry a positive message about flicking away your worries and living forward-looking, and its rhythm-first construction—prioritizing feel over semantics—is likely why it’s loved across borders.
It’s the perfect track for livening up a karaoke session or lifting your spirits.
SEE OFFBRAHMAN
A track by BRAHMAN, a rock band formed in 1995 known for their mixture sound! It’s included on their last indie-era album, “A MAN OF THE WORLD.” The song is also used as a cheering chant for high school baseball and for the J.League soccer club Matsumoto Yamaga FC.
The forceful, driving instruments and vocals naturally make your body sway and get you fired up!
Songs that Get People in Their 30s Hyped: A Nostalgic Karaoke-Friendly Collection (31–40)
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
One of Mr.
Children’s masterpieces that absolutely makes you want to shout along during the chorus! It was used as the theme song for the drama “Wakamono no Subete” starring Masato Hagiwara and Takuya Kimura, and as an insert song for the drama “Antique: Western Confectionery” starring Hideaki Takizawa.
The melody has a cute vibe, but Sakurai’s vocals in the chorus feel powerful.
And that chorus shout—of course you want to yell it together at a Mr.
Children concert, and you can’t help but join in when someone sings it at karaoke, right?
CAN YOU CELEBRATE？Amuro Namie
This is Namie Amuro’s biggest hit, released before her much-mourned retirement in September 2018.
It has remained a wedding staple and is still played at many ceremonies years after its release.
The song was used as the theme for the drama “Virgin Road,” starring Emi Wakui.
Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, it was created at the request of the drama’s producer for a Komuro-style wedding song.
Its dramatic development is guaranteed to bring tears to any wedding.
CHE.R.RYYUI
This is YUI’s eighth major-label single, written with a modern take on the heart-fluttering thrill of unrequited love.
Released in March 2007, it became widely known as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO!” The lyrics vividly capture youth communication of the time—emoji in mobile emails, the timing of replies—and overflow with pure feelings for someone so strong there’s no room for mind games.
The message about the bittersweet start of love will bring back the thrills of youth just by listening.
With light acoustic guitar and YUI’s clear, transparent vocals evoking the freshness of spring, this pop number is sure to be a hit at girls’ nights and karaoke.
Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue
With their distinctive looks, fashion-conscious listeners admired and emulated Hysbll’s style.
Released as the group’s second single, this song enjoyed long-running sales and became their biggest hit.
Tama’s high-pitched, sweet vocals ring out with crystal clarity.
For those in their 30s, it’s one of those songs that suddenly comes to mind when spring arrives.
The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
Among THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT’s songs, this is one of the most exciting tracks, marked by a strummed, roaring guitar intro and a raw, growling vocal.
At first listen it might come off as nothing more than ferocious rock, but there’s a certain wistfulness in the melody, and the exquisite balance it strikes with the intense performance feels truly one of a kind.
