A roundup of songs for men in their 30s to sing [’90s–’00s tracks]
Many men in their 30s may find themselves unsure about what songs to sing when they go to karaoke with a woman.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs we’d love for such men to sing! We’ve chosen tracks from the late 1990s to the 2000s—songs that will likely feel nostalgic for people in their 30s and are also popular with women—so please use this as a guide for your song choices.
This time, we focused on ballad-style songs, so sing them smoothly and coolly.
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Songs 30-something men should sing: A collection from the ’90s–’00s (11–20)
SaudadePorno Graffitti
A track distinguished by its passionate, Latin-tinged sound and a wistful, nostalgic melody.
Its emotionally rich lyrics, etched with the pain of heartbreak and memories of love, resonate with many listeners.
Released in September 2000, it topped the Oricon charts and was also featured in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.
As a work that symbolizes Porno Graffitti’s musical diversity, it continues to be loved more than 20 years later.
If you sing it at karaoke, I recommend delivering it gently and with feeling.
Try taking on the high notes and singing it out along with your memories.
Close your eyesKen Hirai
It was used as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World” and became a massive hit.
The lyrics express a deep longing for a lost lover.
Ken Hirai’s heartrending vocals resonate with listeners.
Released in November 2004, it topped that year’s Oricon annual chart—the first time a movie tie-in song had achieved this feat.
This song offers comfort to anyone who has experienced the loss of someone dear.
At karaoke, delivering it gently and with feeling is sure to move those around you.
Precious thingsRoad of Major
A classic anthem of youth by Road of Major.
It features a powerful rock sound and lyrics that strike a chord.
Released in August 2005, the song spent 19 consecutive weeks in the Oricon Top 10 and set the all-time sales record for an indie release.
With lyrics themed around life’s journey and bonds with loved ones, it leaves a deep impression on listeners.
It’s also included on the album “ROAD OF MAJOR” and is cherished by many fans as one of the band’s signature songs.
A perfect pick for getting the crowd going at karaoke or for conveying your feelings to someone special.
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’ “September-san” is a track included on an album released in 2006, and it’s a laid-back song you can sway your body to while singing.
RADWIMPS often has songs on the higher side, but this one isn’t that high, with a lowest note of A2 and an average pitch around D4.
The range rises a bit in the pre-chorus, so singing with a smooth, driving flow helps the song come together.
Noda’s vocal timbre is distinctive, but if you can produce an overall soft tone, your singing will resemble his more—so try performing it gently.
Endless road19
The folk duo 19, who gained popularity with their orthodox musical style.
While they’re categorized as a folk duo, their sound is actually closer to rock, and they even have songs with a rough, rock-like arrangement.
Among them, the one I particularly recommend is Hatenonai Michi (Endless Road).
There’s a single high note near the end of the chorus, but it’s not so high that you need to use mixed voice; if you sing it in the right key, you should be able to handle it without trouble.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
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.
Songs 30-something men should sing: A roundup of 90s–00s tracks (21–30)
Artificial flowers laughACIDMAN
ACIDMAN’s major-label debut song “Zōka ga Warau” (“Artificial Flowers Laugh”).
Released at the exceptional price of 300 yen, it became a nationwide hit thanks to its buzz and solid musicality.
If you’re a man who likes bands from the late 30s era, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The singable point of this track is its simple vocal line that you can deliver roughly without any problem.
Because the chorus feels like it’s about to surge but never quite does, the overall range is surprisingly narrow.
There’s no vibrato or operatic-style shouts either, so simply singing with a rough, raspy tone like in the original will be more than enough to make it work.