Songs that get people in their 30s pumped up: a roundup of nostalgic tracks that are also great for karaoke
What songs come to mind when you think of hype, high-energy tracks?
Of course, the latest hits can get everyone pumped, but don’t the nostalgic songs from your youth get you especially excited?
In this article, we’ll introduce some high-energy songs recommended for people in their 30s!
We’ve picked mainly hits from the ’90s and 2000s, so if you’re in your 30s, you’ll probably find a lot of nostalgic tunes here.
Use this as a reference for choosing karaoke songs and for many other occasions!
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Songs that get people in their 30s excited: A collection of nostalgic karaoke-friendly hits (31–40)
A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
Released in 1997, “1/3 no Junjō” is SIAM SHADE’s sixth single.
Since it was used as the ending theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, many people may find that listening to it brings back memories from that time.
It became SIAM SHADE’s biggest hit, and even people who weren’t from that generation often know the chorus—it’s a highly recognized song that has continued to be listened to for many years.
GO!!!FLOW
GO!!! by FLOW, one of their signature songs and the opening theme for the anime NARUTO.
With its driving momentum, it’s a staple in their live shows and feels very band-oriented.
The song structure builds excitement—verse (A) to pre-chorus (B) to chorus—making it a very satisfying listen.
The vocal range, D#3 to B4, is accessible for the average male singer, but be cautious: the pitch rises slightly at the start of the B section, so avoid forcing your voice and straining your throat.
At a brisk tempo of 135 BPM, it’s highly rhythmic, and the chorus features FLOW’s signature rap.
Since FLOW has two vocalists, try trading lines with a partner or getting the crowd involved when you sing it!
VALENTIBoA
Dubbed the “Queen of K-POP,” BoA burst onto the Japanese music scene like a comet in the early 2000s.
The single she released in Japan in August 2002 is a dance track distinguished by passionate Latin rhythms, which shocked music fans at the time.
The lyrics convey a will to believe firmly in oneself, to carve out the future as if in battle, and a fervent determination to stay true to love no matter the difficulties.
The album bearing this song’s title, VALENTI, was released in January 2003, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart and achieving million-seller status.
It was also widely loved as the theme for the PS2 game PROJECT MINERVA and the music program JAPAN COUNTDOWN.
Sing it at karaoke and you’re sure to relive the heat of that era and get an instant boost of energy.
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A classic karaoke song that has been hugely popular since back in the day and can be sung as a male–female duet.
In the first and second verses, the male and female parts are sung solo separately, and then they come together in the chorus.
HY’s songs are still popular even now! There are various interpretations of the song’s theme, and it’s not necessarily bright or cheerful, but thanks to its catchy melody and upbeat feel, you often see it getting the crowd going.
It’s a great pick when you want an energetic song that isn’t an outright upper tune.
It really resonates with people of that generation.
deep forestDo As Infinity
Do As Infinity, the rock duo that was hugely active in the 2000s.
They’ve left many classic songs, but their most famous track is undoubtedly Deep Forest.
Unlike their rock-oriented works, this piece is crafted as pure J-pop, featuring a vocal line that’s easy to sing throughout.
The tempo is slightly on the slower side of mid-tempo, which makes it exceptionally easy to match pitch.
The vocal range isn’t particularly wide either, so women in their 30s should be able to sing it without any problem.
Songs that get people in their 30s pumped. A collection of nostalgic karaoke-friendly hits (41–50)
Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON
Osaka reggae anthem “Inbakuto.” I think it’s rare for people who were in their 20s to have enjoyed it in real time when it was released, but there are probably many who discovered it through CHEHON’s participation in MC battles.
Although the track is structured with few break points, its vocal range is narrow, so as long as you memorize the lyrics and flow, you should be able to sing it without any issues.
It’s a sure-fire hit for guys’ karaoke, so definitely add it to your repertoire.
Until the world ends...WANDS
A refreshing WANDS number composed by Tetsurō Oda.
It was used as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime adaptation of Takehiko Inoue’s basketball manga SLAM DUNK, set in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
For many people in their 30s, it likely wasn’t just the song—you were probably hooked on the SLAM DUNK manga and anime as well.
The song’s invigorating melody and vocals are striking, evoking the youthful scenes depicted in the manga and the beautiful seaside views of Kamakura.