Western music popular among women in their 40s. World-famous classics and hit songs.

You Gotta BeDes’ree

Des’ree – You Gotta Be (’99 Mix) [Video]

This song is one that stays by your side and encourages you when you’re feeling shut in or lose confidence in living.

It helps you realize that, even if you thought you had nothing, you actually have many wonderful qualities.

Above all, it gently reassures you that there is always someone who loves you just as you are.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

Speaking of hit songs from the ’80s, you can’t leave out this artist’s work.

It’s also famous as a commercial jingle.

In Japan, it’s been covered by Noriyuki Makihara and Chihiro Onitsuka.

For a 40th birthday, it might be fun to watch the movie “Time After Time,” which inspired the title.

Come Back And StayPaul Young

Paul Young – Come Back and Stay (Official Video)

Born in England in 1956.

With his sweet looks and vocals, he was often placed in the idol category, but Paul is in fact a genuine blue-eyed soul talent.

His cover of Hall & Oates’ “Every Time You Go Away” became a global hit and made him a major star in Japan as well.

His popularity declined from the 1990s, but he released an album in 2016.

Against All OddsPhil Collins

Phil Collins “Against All Odds”

The Japanese title is “Mitsumete Hoshii” (literally, “I Want You to Look at Me”).

It was included on the soundtrack of the American suspense film Body Heat and became a big hit.

Until 1996, he was active as the drummer for Genesis.

Even those with no connection to prog rock, many women now in their 40s became Phil Collins fans because of this song.

Keep Holding onAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne Keep Holding on ( Official video ) HD

This song says to always be strong and keep fighting.

Even when you’re completely exhausted, it makes you feel like you can get back up again.

Even if you think you’re alone, there’s always someone somewhere cheering you on, so it helps you realize there’s no need to fall into loneliness.

WalkFoo Fighters

Foo Fighters. Walk.

It’s a cool song about how, despite everything life throws at you, you decide to be honest with yourself, try doing what you love, and start walking forward on your own two feet again.

The shouted parts in the chorus feel incredibly cathartic and are just wonderful.

It’s one of the greatest of the greats among Foo Fighters’ songs.

UnconditionallyKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Unconditionally (Official)

It’s a song about ultimate love that says, “I’ll love you unconditionally.” Did anyone think, “Huh?” That’s right—this is also one form of love.

But when you fall for someone and it turns into love, there isn’t really a reason, is there? Surely romance is something without reasons—something unconditional.