[For Women] Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s
At karaoke, doesn’t everyone want to pick songs that will win over the people they’re with? And that goes double if it’s someone of the opposite sex! In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that tend to go over well with men in their 40s, aimed at women looking for tracks to sing at karaoke.
It’s important not only whether your partner likes the song, but also whether it matches their generation.
If you’re going to karaoke with a man in his 40s, choosing from the songs listed here is sure to get the party going!
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[For Women] Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s (31–40)
youHY
HY is a four-member hybrid band based in their hometown of Okinawa Prefecture, known for songs that span a wide range of styles from pop to EDM.
“Anata,” included on their second indie album Street Story, is a ballad whose piano-based ensemble evokes a sense of melancholy.
Its straightforward lyrics about someone dear may lead many men to see themselves in the song.
It’s a karaoke track that’s gentle yet powerful—one that’s sure to resonate with men in their 40s.
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
Known by the nickname “Puri-Puri” and revered as a legendary girls’ band in the J-POP scene, the five-member rock band PRINCESS PRINCESS made a huge mark with their 7th single “Diamonds.” Featured in a Sony “Audio Tape” commercial and paired with the classic track “M” as its B-side, the single sold over 1.
7 million copies.
For men in their 40s who likely experienced the Puri-Puri phenomenon in real time, it’s sure to spark both nostalgia and excitement.
With its light, fast-paced ensemble, it remains a timeless anthem—and a perfect pick for karaoke.
The Theory of HappinessRingo Sheena
Since her debut in 1998, Japan’s leading songstress Ringo Sheena has shown no signs of slowing down.
Her 1999 track “Koufukuron” remains a timeless classic even today.
Its rock sound—foreshadowing her later band Tokyo Jihen—feels great to sing, with a catchy, punchy melody.
It’s a surefire hit at karaoke too, sure to capture everyone’s attention! It’s bound to become a trump-card repertoire pick that rock fans will enjoy as well.
Chocolate DiscoPerfume
Perfume is a three-member music unit whose gap between their polished dance performances and MC segments in the Hiroshima dialect is irresistibly cute.
“Chocolate Disco,” included on their 4th single Fan Service [sweet], is still beloved today as a Valentine’s Day staple.
Set to a modern techno sound, its repeating phrases have a charming appeal that goes over well with men, too.
If possible, perform it with the choreography—it’s an upbeat tune that will liven up any karaoke session.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama
Miho Nakayama’s 25th single, “Sekaijū no Dare Yori Kitto.” Through a collaboration with the rock band WANDS, it blends a beautiful melody with a powerful, driving beat.
Many will also remember it as the theme song for the drama “Dareka ga Kanojo o Aishiteru,” in which she starred.
The woman takes the main vocal part while the man provides close, supportive harmonies—something that would surely be fun to recreate at karaoke.
It’s a song that feels like it brings two people much closer together.
[For Women] Popular, Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s (41–50)
White LoveSPEED
SPEED is a group from Okinawa Actors School who, despite being as young as elementary and middle school students at debut, produced hit songs that came to represent the J-POP scene from the late 1990s onward.
For those who spent their youth in that era, their remarkable success remains a vivid memory.
Their signature and biggest hit, “White Love,” has sold over two million copies in total.
The contrasting vocal styles of the younger members, Hiroko Shimabukuro and Eriko Imai, are exceptional, and the song showcases a surprisingly mature side that makes your heart skip a beat.
Given their idol-like popularity, their songs are ones I’d especially love to hear performed by women!
Graduation PhotoHi Fi SET
Hi-Fi Set is a chorus group formed by members of Akai Tori, which disbanded in 1974.
The song “Sotsugyo Shashin,” written by Yumi Matsutoya—who later self-covered it—is still beloved today as a classic graduation song.
Its vivid, scene-evoking lyrics and catchy melody are captivating, likely to draw in listeners at karaoke even if they aren’t men in their 40s who grew up with it.
It’s a timeless masterpiece with a universal appeal that won’t fade with changing times and will surely continue to be sung for years to come.