Funny songs recommended for men in their 40s
You get into your thirties, start feeling settled into working life, and before you know it, you’re in your forties…
There must be many people who feel this way.
It’s also said that this stage of life comes with heavier responsibilities at work and increased stress.
So we’ve put together a selection of songs that might make men in this age group smile and feel energized.
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Recommended funny songs for men in their 40s (51–60)
50%Official HIGE DANDism
This song captivates with its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody.
It questions the competition and perfectionism of modern society, and conveys the importance of living while cherishing yourself.
Released in December 2024 as the theme song for the film Cells at Work, the piece was written and composed by Satoshi Fujihara of Official HIGE DANDism, based on his own experience of taking a hiatus due to health issues.
The lyrics, which advocate the importance of living with a healthy balance of effort, align beautifully with the film’s theme.
It’s a perfect song for those who feel worn out by daily life or are searching for a way to live true to themselves.
Its compassionate message is sure to give you courage.
Shangri-LaDenki Groove
People in their 40s can be said to be a generation that has been exposed to a wide range of musical styles.
Among them, many likely experienced the early impulses of techno and R&B.
With that in mind, I recommend Denki Groove’s classic “Shangri-La.” This song is characterized by a breezy feel with touches of surreal atmosphere throughout.
Surprisingly, the vocal line is actually quite easy to sing.
It might seem a bit high, but the range itself is narrow, so anyone can sing it as long as they set the key properly.
The lack of long sustained notes is another welcome point.
RINJINLÄ-PPISCH
Included on the 1989 album “KARAKURI HOUSE.” A three-piece ska band formed in Tokyo in 1983.
While depicting the various lives of people living in city apartments, the lyrics ironically point out urban indifference—how we actually know nothing about those people—matching perfectly with the bright, cheerful ska sound.
Ninja LockUNICORN
Included on the 1994 album “THE VERY RUST OF UNICORN.” A five-piece rock band from Hiroshima Prefecture formed in 1986.
It’s a distinctive number that fuses a driving, up-tempo, powerful rhythm and a straightforward rock sound sprinkled with doo-wop elements, all delivered with intriguingly enigmatic lyrics.
Interesting songs recommended for men in their 40s (61–70)
I'm going to Tokyo.Ikuzo Yoshi
A single released in 1984.
Born in 1952, an enka singer from Aomori Prefecture.
During a slump without any hit songs, he took inspiration from rap music on American records and created this track.
It sings about a young person fed up with having nothing in the countryside, determined to head to Tokyo.
The slightly off-kilter thinking of the youth in the lyrics makes you smirk and think, “Ah, that’s so countryside.”
Scallop Rock 'n' RollRikiya Yasuoka
A single released in 1983.
Born in 1947.
An actor and singer from Tokyo.
It was released as the theme song for “Hotate-Man,” a character played by Yasuoka on the TV show “Oretachi Hyokin-zoku.” At his funeral, Yuya Uchida sang it with the word “Hotate” changed to “Rikiya.” He was a tough-looking, really good actor.
Go, Dragons!Masayuki Yamamoto
Born in 1951.
A singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture.
In the year the Chunichi Dragons stopped the Yomiuri Giants from winning their tenth consecutive championship, a local broadcasting station invited submissions for a fight song, and his entry was selected.
Since then, with each passing year, versions with updated lyrics reflecting the new batting lineup have been released, and the song has continued to be sung as a well-known number even beyond Dragons fans.