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[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!

[For Women] Popular, Attractive Songs That Appeal to Men in Their 40s (41–50)

Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Happy! Fun! I Love You! (from URAWAN 2016 Live Ver.)
Happy! Fun! I love it! DREAMS COME TRUE

Released in 1989, “Ureshii! Tanoshii! Daisuki!” is a quintessentially DREAMS COME TRUE track—heartwarming and happy.

With Miwa Yoshida’s captivating vocals, the lyrics create a world you can’t help but fall in love with.

DoriKamu have countless classics, but this especially bright and energetic song is a highly likable choice.

True to its title, its simple, feel-good message will bring a smile to your face.

It’s the kind of song that would be a blast for everyone to sing along to!

Ride on timeMAX

Formed by members from the Okinawa Actors School, MAX is a four-member dance group that continues to perform energetically with their powerful and sexy dance performances.

Their 10th single, “Ride on time,” used as the ending theme for the TV drama Sweet Devil, is a dance track with Latin-inspired arrangements that raise the excitement.

Its passionate beat and repeating phrases are likely to catch the attention of men in their 40s—the generation that grew up with it—especially at karaoke.

It’s a surefire, high-energy tune that will get the crowd going, especially if you add some dance moves with your friends.

Longing, bittersweet sadness, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara

Produced by Tetsuya Komuro and sung by Ryoko Shinohara, the 1994 track “Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokorozuyosa to” is a smash-hit single that defined the 1990s.

It’s also known as an insert song for the film Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, released at the height of the Street Fighter game’s popularity—so it’s likely to have plenty of male fans as well! If you sing it at karaoke, be careful not to stumble, since it kicks off right away with a powerful chorus.

It’s a crowd-pleasing classic that colored the Heisei era.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything (Official HD Music Video)
EverythingMISIA

In the late 1990s, MISIA suddenly burst onto the music scene and, armed with her overwhelming vocal prowess, quickly secured her place as a top artist.

Not only did she create hits that will go down in Japanese music history, but her achievement in brilliantly adapting world-class, authentic R&B sounds into the J-pop format is immeasurable—on par with Hikaru Utada’s.

The masterpiece ballad she released in 2000, Everything, became a million seller.

With lyrics that candidly portray warm affection and MISIA’s soaring, beautiful voice, just listening can move you to tears.

When you sing it at karaoke, try performing it with confidence and let it feel good.

Snow BlossomMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima “Yuki no Hana” MUSIC VIDEO
Snow Flower by Mika Nakashima

Singer-songwriter Mika Nakashima, who has drawn attention since her debut for her exotic looks and translucent voice.

Her 10th single, “Yuki no Hana,” was featured in commercials for Meiji Seika’s “boda” and “galbo,” and became such a massive hit that it turned into her signature song.

The lyrics that paint vivid scenes and the arrangement that evokes the title have a charm that pulls listeners into its world even at karaoke.

It’s a fragile-feeling ballad number that men in their 40s—who likely heard it in real time—can’t help but be intrigued by.

Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY

PUFFY is a female vocal duo that drew major attention from their debut with their natural style and approachable personalities.

Their 4th single, “Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera,” was featured in a commercial for Kirin Beverage’s ‘Tennen Sodachi,’ and became a million-seller with its lyrics that evoke a unique world and its catchy melody.

Men in their 40s who likely know songwriters Yosui Inoue and Tamio Okuda in real time will get so hyped that they’ll sing along if you pick it at karaoke.

It’s a hook-filled pop tune that’s also great for large-group karaoke.

gentle feelingChara

Chara “Gentle Feeling (Special Kiss ver.)” Official Music Video Full Version
Kind-hearted Chara

Chara is a female singer who continues to captivate fans with lyrics spun from a unique perspective and her one-of-a-kind whispery voice.

Her 14th single, “Yasashii Kimochi,” used in Shiseido’s ‘T’Cera J’ commercial, remains a signature song that made her widely known and is still sung today.

Men in their 40s who likely heard it in real time may feel a sense of anticipation the moment it’s chosen at karaoke.

The cuter you sing it, the more the crowd gets excited—an ironclad, surefire song to attract attention, even from men.