[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! (1–10)
cherrySpitz
It’s a masterpiece whose clear, beautiful melody resonates deep in the heart.
It weaves together memories of a faint romance and the resolve to move forward after overcoming them.
Released in April 1996 as one of Spitz’s signature songs, it topped the Oricon charts and became a million-seller.
It’s also very popular for karaoke and is sure to liven up drinking parties and school reunions.
It’s the perfect song for men in their 40s who feel nostalgic about their youth.
ROSIERLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA is a five-member rock band whose inimitable musicality has electrified fans, inspiring countless visual kei bands to emulate their style.
Their third single, “ROSIER,” became a major hit despite having no tie-in, even winning the Japan Record Awards’ Best Promotional Video.
Its thrilling, syncopation-heavy beat naturally sends your energy soaring just by listening.
While it has a driving sense of speed, the song sits in a lower key, making it a rock tune that’s relatively easy to sing at karaoke.
HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
One of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature songs, this track showcases a straightforward, cool appeal.
Its driving band sound, delivered with a simple arrangement, is a major draw.
Despite the powerful and stripped-down sound, the lyrics express sorrow, depicting someone desperately struggling to convey their feelings.
It might be interesting to sing it while considering the contrast between the sound and the lyrical content.
It’s a song that makes you want to sing coolly with Hyde in mind.
[For Men in Their 40s] Those Nostalgic Songs You Can Enjoy at Karaoke! (11–20)
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
Mr.
Children is a four-piece rock band famed for melodies that pair lyrics in distinctive ways and for songs whose words span themes from the intimate to the global.
Their sixth single, “Tomorrow never knows,” used as the theme song for the TV drama All About Youth (Wakamono no Subete), is known as a major hit that sold over two million copies.
Its message, which traces the journey of life, may resonate differently with listeners in their 40s than it did when they were younger.
As a song everyone knows, it’s also a great, slightly wistful pick for karaoke.
crimsonX JAPAN
X JAPAN is a five-member rock band that continues to earn support at home and abroad for its metal sound infused with classical elements.
Their major-label debut single, “Kurenai,” is also known as a number that had already been a staple at their live shows since their indie days.
The high-speed ensemble featuring double bass drums—rare in the J-pop scene at the time—likely shocked many listeners in their 40s today who grew up with it.
Because of its very high vocal range, it’s recommended to adjust the key to suit your voice, but if you can power through it, it’s a cathartic metal anthem that will make you want to scream and blow off stress.
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS
A classic hit released by THE BLUE HEARTS in the 1990s.
The lyrics, themed around a passionate rose, express eternity, truth, and the inner conflicts of human beings.
Carrying a message to nurture the powerful emotions deep within our hearts, it has become a song that resonates with many.
Released in July 1990, it became the band’s first single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It was also used as a TV drama theme song and has been loved across generations.
Its catchy chorus and Hiroto Kōmoto’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
It’s perfect for moments like company parties or class reunions when you want to have fun while feeling a touch of nostalgia.
single bedSharam Q
The song “Single Bed,” which became a major hit in 1994, is likely one many people in their 40s and older used to sing at karaoke.
This track, which became Sharan Q’s first million-seller, is a classic ballad about a breakup.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, you can go for a gentle, heartfelt rendition—or hype things up by doing a Tsunku impression.