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 karaoke-friendly hits (41–50)
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE
A beloved DREAMS COME TRUE number that has strong support from both men and women, including those in their 30s! It was used as the theme song for the drama “Say You Love Me,” starring Etsushi Toyokawa and Takako Tokiwa.
Alongside the drama’s moving story, Miwa Yoshida’s gentle vocals resonate deeply in the heart.
It’s also a karaoke staple, and has been covered by many artists such as Hideaki Tokunaga and Tomomi Kahara—making it a song cherished by both viewers and fellow artists alike.
Until the world endsWANDS
The 8th single chosen in 1994 as the ending theme for the landmark basketball manga SLAM DUNK became a million-seller and one of WANDS’s signature songs.
The lyrics, written by then-vocalist Sho Uesugi, depict loneliness and a sense of loss in the big city, infusing the personal pain of heartbreak with an urgent feeling that hints at the end of the world.
Composed by Tetsuro Oda, the driving melody merges perfectly with Uesugi’s soul-stirring vocals.
The song reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and stayed in the Top 10 for nine consecutive weeks.
For those who spent their youth with the anime, just hearing it may bring back a flood of memories.
It’s a classic that’s guaranteed to unite the room when everyone belts out the chorus at karaoke.
Tell Mehide
A solo number by hide, who is also hugely popular as the guitarist of X JAPAN.
Even after his sudden passing in 1998, his fanbase has not diminished; he remains a captivating figure who continues to gain new fans.
The song was first released in 1994 and re-released in 2000 under the name hide with Spread Beaver.
That was the first and last recording featuring all members of hide with Spread Beaver.
It is an iconic track that showcases hide’s pop sensibilities.
Until the world ends…WANDS
A refreshing WANDS number composed by Tetsurō Oda.
It was used as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime adaptation of Takehiko Inoue’s basketball manga SLAM DUNK, set in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
For many people in their 30s, it likely wasn’t just the song—you were probably hooked on the SLAM DUNK manga and anime as well.
The song’s invigorating melody and vocals are striking, evoking the youthful scenes depicted in the manga and the beautiful seaside views of Kamakura.
ApolloPorunogurafiti
It’s the major debut single by the rock band Porno Graffitti.
It first became a hot topic in their home prefecture of Hiroshima and gradually started being heard all across Japan.
Perhaps there are even people who say Porno Graffitti was what awakened their love for music.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
This is a signature song by Kishidan, a rock band known for performing in pompadours and school uniforms.
It was released in 2002 as their major-label debut single.
With its upbeat rhythm and comical choreography, it has become a go-to song that always gets people excited at karaoke.
We are!kitadani hiroshi
ONE PIECE is a series that’s always at the forefront of the anime scene, constantly generating buzz.
It has produced many theme songs, but when you hear ONE PIECE, the first one that comes to mind is probably “We Are!” The biggest charm of this song is, without a doubt, its grand vocal line.
The singer, Hiroshi Kitadani, is a vocalist who excels in the lower register as well, and in JAM Project he handles the overall low parts and even death growls.
The richness created by those low tones is truly impressive and perfectly captures the spirit of adventure.
