Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men
Women in their 40s are often busy with family and work and may not have been to karaoke for a long time.
When it finally comes time to go, some might think, “I don’t even know what to sing!” You might worry that chasing too many songs from younger generations isn’t quite right, but going all-in on oldies might not feel right either—and there’s the concern about how the men you’re with will react.
Here, we’ll introduce a mix of songs, both new and old, with a slight focus on what tends to go over well with men.
There are probably songs you listened to a lot in your youth, or ones from a different generation that still stayed with you.
But in the end, I hope you find songs that you can sing comfortably and enjoyably—without worrying too much about what others think!
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Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks men love (71–80)
Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing
A gemlike love ballad that embraces everyone’s sense of incompleteness and loneliness with universal kindness.
Released by Every Little Thing in February 1998, this song beautifully portrays how lovers may hurt each other yet grow together through the experience of love.
Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.
m.
drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), it went on to sell over 1.
4 million copies.
It has since become familiar as a commercial song for numerous brands, including Toyota and SoftBank.
With its gentle melody and lyrics whose depth resonates more and more with life experience, it’s sure to move you.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
When I was on the verge of losing the meaning of life, meeting the one I love made my heart shine… JUJU’s heartwarming rock ballad is cherished by people of all generations.
Released in February 2009 as the theme song for a collaborative project between MTV Japan and Nissan, the track’s chorus expresses unconditional love and gratitude, like an eternal vow to someone precious.
The next time you go to karaoke with that intriguing man in his 40s, why not share your feelings through this song?
Good-bye daysYUI
A masterpiece by YUI that delicately portrays a girl’s feelings as she changes through love and faces an inevitable farewell with optimism.
Marked by gentle acoustic guitar tones and her clear, transparent vocals, the song was released in June 2006 and was also used as the theme song for the film Midnight Sun, in which YUI starred.
It beautifully captures the strength to live and the poignant sorrow of the heroine YUI portrays, and it remains one of her signature songs, cherished by many to this day.
Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that are popular with men (81–90)
LOVE 2000hitomi
Born amid hopes and anxieties for a new century, this universally resonant song questions the essence of love.
Hitomi’s powerful vocals and forward-looking melody are perfectly balanced, and the work conveys a straightforward stance and strong will that face reality while gazing toward the future.
Released in June 2000, it was chosen as the image song for Nippon TV’s “Gekikukan Pro Yakyu 2000.” It also drew attention when Sydney Olympics women’s marathon gold medalist Naoko Takahashi revealed she listened to it before training.
If you’re a man in your 40s who spent his youth in the 2000s, consider adding this classic to your karaoke lineup.
ORIONMika Nakashima
A gem of a ballad that delicately portrays emotions where loneliness and hope intersect.
Mika Nakashima’s clear, translucent voice lends profound conviction to the story.
Released in November 2008 as an insert song for the TBS drama “Ryusei no Kizuna,” the piece also coincided with Nakashima’s long-awaited return to acting in the same series, drawing attention for both her music and performance.
Cherishing the precious memories shared, this song gives the courage to take a new step forward.
As a timeless classic that continues to warm many hearts, it is sure to resonate with men in their 40s as well.
GibbsRingo Sheena
This work was woven by Ringo Sheena in her youthful days at seventeen.
It deftly portrays the feelings of a narrator whose lover wants to take photos while she resists the act, as well as her complicated thoughts about the word “absolute,” capturing the fundamental anxieties and conflicts surrounding love.
Released in January 2000, it drew attention as an advance single for the album “Shōso Strip” and won the Excellence Award at the 42nd Japan Record Awards that same year.
While melodic, its powerful, rock-based sound stands apart from ballads that whisper of love in hushed tones.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who continues to explore the shape of love.
VoyageAyumi Hamasaki
A grandly depicted ballad by Ayumi Hamasaki that likens life to a journey, portraying how everyone, bearing their own scars, continues to walk in search of happiness.
Set to a beautiful melody led by piano and strings, it sings of cherished memories, bonds with loved ones, and hope for the future.
Featured on the album RAINBOW and used as the theme song for the TBS drama My Little Chef, the track topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for three consecutive weeks, selling over 679,000 copies.
It’s the perfect song for conveying your feelings to someone special and taking a brave new step forward.