[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] Songs That 40-Something Women Will Rock at Karaoke! Crowd-Pleasers (21–30)
My RevolutionMisato Watanabe
People in their 40s probably feel a strong sense of familiarity with this as a generational hit song.
Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution” still has lyrics that resonate today.
Its friendly, catchy melody is easy to sing and easy to listen to, so it’s sure to get everyone hyped! Belting out the chorus line “My Revolution” feels amazing and will boost your confidence for tomorrow! Definitely sing it when you go to karaoke with friends from the same generation!
God of RomanceKohmi Hirose
Kohmi Hirose, whose YouTube channel has been generating major buzz, is active in many roles, including singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer, arranger, music producer, and vocal coach.
“Romance no Kamisama” was released on December 1, 1993 as a tie-in song for an Alpen commercial, sold over 1.
7 million copies, and became her biggest hit.
It’s an upbeat pop song that frankly voices women’s true feelings.
It’s perfect for women in their 40s—who’ve been through all kinds of experiences—to sing at karaoke to blow off some steam!
[2025 Edition] Songs That Women in Their 40s Will Want to Sing! Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Hits (31–40)
DEPARTURESglobe
Globe is a music unit formed by music producer Tetsuya Komuro—who created the “Komuro Family” and defined an era—together with Marc Panther and KEIKO.
Released on January 1, 1996, DEPARTURES became a massive hit, achieving double million sales and standing as one of their signature songs.
It was also used as the CM song for JR East’s JR Ski Ski campaign, which makes it the kind of track you can’t help but want to listen to in winter! The vocal key is on the higher side, but it’s a song that feels great to sing.
Why not try singing it while reminiscing about the romances of your youth?
The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE
Dreams Come True is a unit with a free-flowing yet powerful vocal presence, enjoying immense popularity across generations.
“Kessen wa Kinyōbi” (The Decisive Battle Is Friday) is their eleventh double A-side single, released on September 19, 1992, and it became their first million-selling hit.
The song was also used as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s show Ureshi Tanoshi Daisuki ~ Friday Night Live ~, in which the members themselves appeared.
With a rhythm that gets your body moving from the intro, a soulful and funky vibe that’s quintessentially DCT, and a breathtaking ad-lib performance by Miwa Yoshida in the latter half, this track truly shines.
Fire it up at karaoke to blow off daily stress and get the crowd going!
I BELIEVETomomi Kahala
A classic that colored the golden age of J-POP in the 1990s and remains beloved by many karaoke fans, this is one of Tomomi Kahala’s signature songs.
Released in October 1995 as her second single, it became a million seller and earned her numerous newcomer awards.
The dramatic sound crafted by Tetsuya Komuro harmonizes beautifully with the crisp winter air, and her soaring vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
Familiar as the CM song for Minami “JOY OF SPORTS,” it also appears in a different arrangement on the album LOVE BRACE.
If you forget the everyday and sing your heart out with the sparkle of those days in mind, you’re sure to feel refreshed!
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
When it comes to aiko’s signature songs, “Kabutomushi” definitely comes to mind! Her previous single “Hanabi” was also a huge hit, but this one shifts to a gently soothing ballad.
It’s a heartrending track where she compares her inability to be honest in love to a rhinoceros beetle.
Insects like beetles are covered in a shell and seem strong at first glance, but aiko apparently thought that if you were to peel off that shell, they might actually be weak and lonely creatures.
It’s also a popular karaoke pick, so it’s a recommended number for ballad lovers!
HANABIMr.Children
The 33rd single by Mr.
Children, a nationally beloved band also known by the nickname “Misu-Chiru.” On the Billboard JAPAN charts, it surpassed 100 million total streams—becoming the first Mr.
Children song released in the 2000s to achieve over 100 million plays and turning into a massive hit.
It’s also well-known as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving,” starring Tomohisa Yamashita.
With a male vocal and a relatively low key, it’s a song many women may find easy to sing at karaoke.
Why not try performing it with a touch of poignancy?