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Recommended for men in their 30s: Karaoke songs that were a hit back in the day

For men in their 30s, you’re likely starting to take on more responsibility at work, and even if you don’t actually like singing that much, you may be finding more occasions where you have to go to karaoke for work-related socializing.

In this feature, we’ve put together a selection of easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 30s who aren’t usually that keen on singing.

It should also be helpful for those who think, “I actually like singing, but I’m not good at it…,” and end up hesitating to sing at karaoke and the like.

Some of the individual song articles include brief tips and advice on how to sing them well, so please make good use of this piece.

[Recommended for men in their 30s] Karaoke songs that got everyone hyped back then (21–30)

Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man

“Natsuiro Hanabi” is sung alternately by the nine members of Snow Man, with little overlapping, so it’s very easy to sing solo.

It’s a medium-tempo ballad that lets you breathe comfortably and keep your voice relaxed.

It’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to sing at a calm, comfortable tempo.

The vocal range mainly sits around mid1 to mid2, so even if high notes aren’t your strength, you can sing it with confidence.

Ballads can be hard to add dynamics to, and some people might end up singing them a bit flat.

In such cases, adding clear accents at slightly higher notes or at the beginnings of phrases will help create contrast.

In this song, the C melody is the biggest highlight, so try singing with the image of projecting your voice far out, and enjoy it!

A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE

Although they disbanded once in 2002, SHIAM SHADE has captivated fans with several temporary reunions.

This signature song of theirs is widely known as the ending theme for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

Its structure is very straightforward: the chorus comes first, followed by verse A and verse B, building excitement.

The beginning of verse A hits the song’s lowest note, D#3, which might be a bit low even for male singers.

Be careful not to let your voice get muffled in this part.

Another challenging aspect of the song is the rhythm.

In the chorus, if you sing it in a typical 4/4 feel, it won’t lock in with the backing drums and will sound flat.

Try singing it with a driving triplet feel instead—you’ll sound much cooler! It may be difficult until you get used to it, but definitely give it a try.

[Recommended for men in their 30s] Karaoke songs that were hits back then (31–40)

SaudadePorno Graffitti

Porno Graffitti 'Saudade' (“OPEN MUSIC CABINET” Live in Saitama Super Arena 2007) / 'Saudade (Live Ver.)'
Saudade Porno Graffitti

For PornoGraffitti, their early masterpiece that marked their first No.

1 on the Oricon charts and their first million-seller was Saudade, released in 2000! It boldly incorporates the Latin-flavored sound that has become virtually synonymous with them today, and the song has earned cross-generational popularity—so much so that they performed it on THE FIRST TAKE in 2021, generating a huge buzz.

It’s also a karaoke favorite, and you’ll notice when you actually try singing it that the combination of Latin music and Japanese kayōkyoku works amazingly well and makes it very easy to sing.

Practice while paying attention to the slightly rapid-fire parts and the key change in the latter half!

If I sing to the sky175R

175R is a rock band that made its major debut in 2003.

They announced a hiatus in 2010, but resumed activities in 2016 and continue to perform at many festivals and play live shows.

When you think of 175R, many people probably think first of this song, Sora ni Utaeba.

The song overall gives the impression of having many long tones, which really bring out vocalist SHOGO’s higher register.

The vocal range spans an octave and a half from F3 to B4, which might feel a bit high for male singers.

That said, the song starts mostly in the lower range, so as long as you can handle the rapid, wordy line at the end of the chorus, it’s a very satisfying song to sing.

It builds even more toward the end with call-and-response parts, so definitely give it a try when you want to hype things up at karaoke.

The truthKazuya Kamenashi

Kazuya Kamenashi – The truth [Official Music Video]
The truth Kazuya Kamenashi

It’s a song released in August 2025, and amazingly, it’s their first solo track in about two years! Listening to it, the range centers on low-mid to high-mid, so it might feel a bit high for those not used to higher notes.

That said, the melody is simple with no particularly tricky parts, and the chorus repeats the same phrase, making it very easy to remember.

For singing style: keep the verse (A section) conversational without belting; in the pre-chorus (B section), there’s a spot that rises to D4—accenting that part will feel great.

In the chorus, there’s a small leap from C4 to A4—don’t hesitate to accent that! For the average male singer, the range should be relatively comfortable, and with its rock flavor, it’s bound to feel really good to sing.

If you like passionate themes, definitely give it a try!

greenCHEHON

CHEHON “Midori” Official Music Video
Midori CHEHON

“Midori” by CHEHON, known as an anthem of herb-themed reggae.

At first it sounds like he’s whispering sweet words to a woman, but in fact it’s a song about a man who loves herb, set to a warm, gentle reggae melody.

Since it’s performed by a deejay, the vocal line is relatively easy, with a modest range.

The rhythm makes it easy to feel reggae’s characteristic off-beat on the 2 and 4 counts.

It’s also a well-known track, so be sure to check it out.

Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON

CHEHON 'Inpakuto' MUSIC VIDEO
Rhyme Wave Poet CHEHON

The chorus of this signature track by reggae DJ CHEHON is probably familiar to anyone in their 30s.

The video of him performing it on THE FIRST TAKE has apparently surpassed 10 million views.

In rap, rhythm matters more than pitch.

The first half has a lot of words and keeps a similar rhythm for a while, but in the latter half a more relaxed new rhythm appears, and nailing that switch makes it especially satisfying to sing.

It’s a song that naturally gets your body moving and lifts your mood, so rather than trying to sing it perfectly, approach it with the mindset of having fun and give it a try.