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Songs that get people in their 30s pumped up: a roundup of nostalgic tracks that are also great for karaoke

Active club DJKento
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Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

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!

Songs that get people in their 30s pumped: A collection of nostalgic karaoke-friendly hits (51–60)

Like tonight's moonElephant Kashimashi

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi, like tonight’s moon

This song was used as the theme for the drama “Because It’s a Moonlit Night” and became a major hit.

Released in 1997 as the 15th single, it is one of The Elephant Kashimashi’s signature tracks.

The lyrics, which depict a man trudging through the city, especially resonated with male listeners.

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RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Rewrite” (M-1 Grand Prix 2024 Promotion Video Theme Song)

Rewrite ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

This song is characterized by its intense guitar riffs and striking melodies.

It has a charm that grabs the listener’s heart and won’t let go.

Released in October 2004, it was included on the album Sol-fa.

It was also used as the opening theme for the popular anime Fullmetal Alchemist, making it beloved by a wide audience.

In karaoke, you can belt out the chorus, making it perfect for relieving stress.

It’s also recommended when you want to get hyped with friends.

As one of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature songs, it still radiates undiminished appeal.

Why not give it a sing as a track that will bring back memories of your youth?

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One Night CarnivalKishidan

Kishidan – One Night Carnival

One Night Carnival by Kishidan

This is a signature song by Kishidan, a rock band known for performing in pompadours and school uniforms.

It was released in 2002 as their major-label debut single.

With its upbeat rhythm and comical choreography, it has become a go-to song that always gets people excited at karaoke.

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SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – SPARK

SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY

An upbeat, crowd-pleasing number from THE YELLOW MONKEY, who disbanded in 2004 and reunited in 2016! The song’s voltage shoots to the peak right from the intro, instantly sending listeners’ excitement through the roof.

Kazuya Yoshii’s uniquely alluring vocals shine here as well, with an added power that brings out a fresh appeal.

It’s a surefire Yemon track to get everyone fired up at karaoke!

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Songs that get people in their 30s pumped up: A nostalgic karaoke-friendly playlist (61–70)

distress (at sea/in the mountains); being lost; stranded; a disaster situationTokyo Incidents

Tokyo Incidents – Distress

Distress — Tokyo Incidents

Tokyo Jihen is often known for jazzy, stylish songs, but I don’t think that’s the impression many women in their 30s have of the Tokyo Jihen they listened to as teens.

Their track “Sounan” captures the early Tokyo Jihen sound: a somewhat jazzy, defeatist-tinged rock.

For women in their 30s, this is probably the kind of melody that comes to mind when they think of Tokyo Jihen.

While the song uses many semitone movements, its overall range is narrow, and the vocal line descends more than it ascends, making it easy to sing in any part.

It’s a perfect pick if you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke.

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Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Beyond a Thousand Nights' Music Video (Theme song of the movie 'BLEACH: Memories of Nobody')

Beyond a Thousand Nights – Aqua Timez

For listeners of this generation, Aqua Timez might be a group they watched from debut to breakthrough.

This is the most famous and popular song in their career, and it became a hit thanks to this track.

They enjoyed broad appeal and were later featured in many tie-ins, the most notable being as the theme song for the Toho-distributed anime film “Bleach: Memories of Nobody.” This song is a fan-favorite beloved by anime fans.

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AutomaticHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – Automatic

Automatic Utada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada’s debut song left many people thinking she might be singing in an incredibly low-ceilinged space.

She was only 15 at the time, yet her richly talented, mature-sounding voice captivated a wide audience.

Thanks to that appeal, her debut single surpassed double million sales and spent 13 consecutive weeks at number one on karaoke rankings.

Additionally, ten years after her debut, when a free ringtone download campaign was held, it recorded over 500,000 downloads.

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