[For men in their 40s] That nostalgic song you can enjoy at karaoke!
After company drinking parties or class reunions, many men in their 40s—right in their prime working years—probably find themselves going to karaoke quite often, don’t they?
Still, when it’s actually your turn to sing, it’s easy to get stuck on what song to choose.
You may want to sing the nostalgic tunes that were the soundtrack of your youth, but sometimes it’s hard to settle on one.
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of karaoke songs that really get men in their 40s fired up!
For today’s forty-somethings, their teenage years were around the 1990s, when the Komuro Family, Being artists, and rock bands that are still popular today were all in their heyday!
From among the songs popular with men in their 40s, we’ve picked out timeless hits that are widely known across generations.
Use this as a reference for your next karaoke session.
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[For Men in Their 40s] Those Nostalgic Songs You Can Enjoy at Karaoke! (111–120)
KISS MEKyosuke Himuro
Known as one of Kyosuke Himuro’s signature songs, this track features striking lyrics themed around love, loneliness, and the pain and contradictions within them.
Its energetic rock sound and Himuro’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression.
Released in December 1992, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a million-selling hit.
It was also used in a Boutique JOY commercial, which helped it gain wide recognition.
It’s a perfect song for karaoke at company parties or reunions where people in their 40s gather.
Why not belt it out together—nostalgia and heartfelt lyrics included?
[For men in their 40s] Those nostalgic songs you can enjoy at karaoke! (121–130)
It's nothing good.Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, whose songs about burning manly passion are supported by men of his generation.
His track “Rokuna Mon Ja Nee,” released in 1987, became a major hit as the theme song for the drama Oyako Zigzag, in which Nagabuchi himself starred.
It’s a well-known song that many people have heard, not only those who remember the era but also thanks to its huge success.
It creates a rugged, cool vibe yet also gets everyone fired up as a karaoke song—by the chorus it turns into a big sing-along.
It’s a number I highly recommend to anyone who’s been feeling stressed out lately.
gloriousGLAY
GLAY is a four-member rock band that produced numerous hit tunes during the peak of the visual kei era and continues to be highly active today.
Their 8th single, Glorious—released in advance of their second album, BEAT out!—was used as the image song for Victoria’s ‘’96 Victoria’ commercial.
The melody was composed with the concept of avoiding forced high notes, making it quite singable for karaoke by GLAY’s standards.
It’s a refreshing rock tune with pleasant lyrics and ensemble that people in their 40s will likely find irresistible to sing.
POISONTomoyasu Hotei
Having debuted as the guitarist of the legendary rock band BOØWY and now celebrated as a musician Japan proudly presents to the world, Tomoyasu Hotei has many iconic works.
His ninth single, “POISON,” used as the commercial song for Mitsutaka’s “Boutique JOY,” features a catchy opening chorus line doubled in unison with the ensemble.
Its driving beat and hook-filled chorus are guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.
It’s a signature track from Hotei’s solo career, and a must-pick especially for those in their forties who grew up with his music.
Point of No ReturnCHEMISTRY meets S.O.S.
Another must-sing song is “Point of No Return” by CHEMISTRY, a male duo that represents the Heisei era.
The song’s selling point is, without a doubt, its harmonies.
If possible, I recommend splitting Dochin’s and Kawabata’s parts and singing it as a duo.
Since it starts right from the chorus, it’s best to lift the energy from the very beginning.
For the part that feels like “a guy who’s lost and heartbroken,” please sing gently.
Speaking of CHEMISTRY, it brings back memories of TV Tokyo’s popular show ASAYAN.
I bet many of you watched it.
Ami Suzuki, Morning Musume, Chizuru Ikewaki, Daisuke Asakura, and others all came from that show.
It’s a highly recommended song that’s full of memories in every way.
Sky of OblivionSADS
The theme song chosen for the TV drama Ikebukuro West Gate Park, which gained popularity with Tomoya Nagase in the lead role, was SADS’s “Boukyaku no Sora” (Forgetful Sky).
Kyoharu’s distinctive yet addictive vocals matched the drama’s worldview perfectly.
If you’re a man in your 40s who watched the show, you might enjoy hearing it at karaoke—or just listening to it for nostalgia! It could be fun to add your own twist, like imitating the vocalist’s unique style.
And of course, it’s highly recommended for rock fans as well.
loadTHE Toraba-ryu
This song is a popular, heartrending classic that exudes melancholy.
It looks especially cool when sung by men around their forties.
It was such a big hit that I don’t think anyone from that generation doesn’t know it.
Many people probably listened to it often during their youth.
It’s an easy song for men to sing, and the relaxed tempo makes it a great choice for karaoke, too.
If you can sing it solidly with a manly presence, it’s sure to get the crowd going.