[2025 Edition] Songs That Will Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s to Sing at Karaoke
For people now in their 40s, their youth was right in the middle of the CD boom and karaoke craze of the 1990s to early 2000s! Many of the massive hits tied to TV dramas and commercials were undoubtedly sung by countless people at karaoke.
In this article, we’ve picked out karaoke songs that are sure to get the party going—perfect for women in their 40s to sing! Hits from what could be called the golden age of J-POP are still popular among younger generations in the 2020s, so these are timeless classics anyone can sing.
The next time you go to karaoke to refresh yourself from busy days of work or parenting, be sure to use this article as a reference.
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[2025 Edition] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s! (161–170)
Love MySelfIS:SUE
A work distinguished by its heartwarming, retro pop-dance melody and lively humming vocals.
While fully drawing out the charm of IS:SUE, it delivers a universal message about valuing your true self.
Released as a digital single in February 2025, it garnered attention as the lead track for their third single.
It’s a song with a gentle strength that gives you a quiet push forward when your heart wavers or you feel stuck.
This piece will resonate with those standing at a crossroads of choice or about to embark on a new beginning.
MisterKARA
A track where a rhythmic melody, a sweet, seductive vocal, and a danceable sound blend together beautifully.
Released in August 2010 as a Japanese version by the Korean girl group KARA, this song captured many hearts as an up-tempo dance-pop number.
Many people probably remember copying its memorable “hip dance” moves.
If you want to liven up a karaoke session with friends, belt it out together and the party mood will soar to the max.
ClassicJUDY AND MARY
It’s a song that beautifully and poetically captures the aching feelings of a sleepless night.
The frustrations of being in love are sung with rich emotion through metaphors that drift like they’re floating through the cosmos.
Released in October 1996, the track was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “Pop-file” and went on to sell a total of 632,000 copies.
It’s also included on JUDY AND MARY’s major 4th album, THE POWER SOURCE.
A perfect fusion of YUKI’s heartrending vocals and TAKUYA’s exceptional melodic sense, this is a standout track.
If you sing it at karaoke, why not pour your heart into it, holding your memories of love close as you perform?
Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama
An iconic song that represents the 1990s J-pop scene was given new life in 2015.
This collaboration between Miho Nakayama and WANDS became a massive hit as a TV drama theme song.
Its lyrics, depicting both the intensity and delicacy of romantic feelings, captured the hearts of many.
It surpassed one million copies sold in just 20 days after release and achieved the remarkable feat of ranking in the Oricon Year-End Singles Top 50 for two consecutive years.
It continues to be loved as a karaoke staple.
This is a recommended track for anyone who, amid the busyness of work and household chores, wants to reclaim a moment of youthful nostalgia.
I believeAyaka
The moving message Ayaka weaves with her soulful voice resonates deeply with everyone.
When it was released in February 2006, this work captured many hearts with its powerful vocals that shook listeners and its highly relatable lyrics about singing of the courage to believe in oneself despite uncertainty.
In addition to being chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Rondo,” it was also used in a program by her close friend, figure skater Miki Ando, drawing even more attention.
If you sing it earnestly at karaoke, you might just win the heart of the one you like!
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
SMAP’s iconic song “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” has given courage and energy to many people.
After its single release in 2003, it quickly captured hearts across Japan and became a long-running hit.
With sales exceeding three million copies, it became one of the defining hit songs of the Heisei era.
Its melody doesn’t require a wide vocal range, making it easy to sing at karaoke and loved across generations.
For women in their 40s leading busy lives, why not cherish a moment to sing this song and reconnect with your true self? It will surely lift your spirits.
senpaiNo Murasaki
Noshi’s work, which portrays a bittersweet relationship with an older woman, is a captivating song told from the viewpoint of a junior who is drawn to yet bewildered by a senior exuding composure and allure.
Subtle nuances of complex emotions—sweet temptation and inner conflict, jealousy and possessiveness—are delicately expressed.
Released in August 2023, this track showcases the sharp insight and sensibility unique to Noshi, who is currently gaining attention especially among Gen Z.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to sing their heart out with emotion at karaoke.