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 popular with men (21–30)
Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro
Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song “Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokorozuyosa to.” Since it was composed by Tetsuya Komuro, you can feel that distinctive Komuro sound throughout the track.
For men in their 40s, it likely stands out as the theme song for the legendary game Street Fighter.
The song features expansive, soaring vocals, but the overall range—mid2B to hiD—isn’t particularly wide, so it’s surprisingly easy to sing.
There’s no use of falsetto, and the melody is fairly simple, so as long as you set the key appropriately, you should be able to sing it without issue.
Sailor Suit and Machine GunHiroko Yakushimaru
Hiroko Yakushimaru’s “Sailor Suit and Machine Gun.” It was the theme song for the film of the same name in which Yakushimaru starred at the time, and it became a huge hit, known across generations.
Her singing voice remains as wonderful as ever.
Since the main melody is familiar and mostly repeats, many people can probably sing it even if a microphone suddenly comes their way without any preparation.
It’s one of those songs that gives you a comforting sense of familiarity that everyone shares.
Attractive songs recommended for women in their 40s: Karaoke tracks that men like (31–40)
Overnight Sensation ~The Era Is Entrusted to You~TRF
A signature TRF song that brings the frenzy of the ’90s dance floor into the present.
Just hearing the intro is enough to make many hearts race.
Riding on YU-KI’s powerful vocals is a bold message that pushes listeners forward and fills them with hope for the future.
You can feel a strong will to carve out this rapidly changing era with your own hands.
Released in March 1995, it became a million-seller and won the Japan Record Award that same year.
Sing it to forget the busyness of everyday life, and you’ll feel the energy for tomorrow welling up!
Ah, heartlessAnn Lewis
Ann Lewis’s “Aa Mujou” is the one where, when you sing it at karaoke, the distinctive “hyu-hyu” call-and-response comes in during the chorus.
Some people seem to mix it up with “Roppongi Shinju,” but the chorus with that call-in is from “Aa Mujou.” By the way, that call-and-response doesn’t appear in Ann Lewis’s live performances—it’s purely a karaoke hype chant.
HeyPerfume
Performing a perfect copy of Perfume’s songs—including the choreography—is quite a challenge, but with “Nee,” you can get the crowd going just by adding a touch of the chorus’s signature moves.
It’s a song I’d love for adult women to try.
And if you can throw in some steps too, be sure to showcase it on a big stage like a year-end party, New Year’s party, or a welcome party!
flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
People in their 40s are also the generation that experienced the dawn of the visual kei movement.
Among them, many have likely listened to L’Arc〜en〜Ciel.
Their song “flower” is not only popular but also particularly easy to sing.
While the vocal range spans from mid1 F# to high B and is fairly wide, it doesn’t feature long sequences of high notes, so as long as you can hit the high notes in the moment, you should be able to sing it without issue.
For an even better performance, it’s recommended to incorporate some breathy tones.
VALENTIBoA
Dubbed the “Queen of K-POP,” BoA burst onto the Japanese music scene like a comet in the early 2000s.
The single she released in Japan in August 2002 is a dance track distinguished by passionate Latin rhythms, which shocked music fans at the time.
The lyrics convey a will to believe firmly in oneself, to carve out the future as if in battle, and a fervent determination to stay true to love no matter the difficulties.
The album bearing this song’s title, VALENTI, was released in January 2003, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart and achieving million-seller status.
It was also widely loved as the theme for the PS2 game PROJECT MINERVA and the music program JAPAN COUNTDOWN.
Sing it at karaoke and you’re sure to relive the heat of that era and get an instant boost of energy.