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[Parody Songs & Chants] Drinking Songs That Hype Up Karaoke

Isn’t it pretty common to head to karaoke for the after-party of a group date or a drinking get-together? When that happens, if most of the group can drink, you’ll want to hype things up with drinking songs! That said, you might be wondering what the classic drinking songs are, or maybe you’re tired of singing the same ones and want some new picks.

In this article, we’ll introduce a ton of sure-fire drinking songs to get the party going! Enjoy your time—and remember to drink responsibly!

[Parody Songs & Chants] Drinking Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (71–80)

Go! Go! Summer!KARA

If you want to sing a refreshing dance track set at a summer resort, KARA’s fourth single is perfect.

Released in June 2011, the song features a Eurobeat-style four-on-the-floor rhythm and sparkling synths, with bright lyrics about the excitement of a fateful encounter and a positive outlook.

It was also used in a commercial for LG Electronics’ smartphone “Optimus bright,” and its music video, filmed in Phuket, Thailand, drew plenty of attention.

During the interlude, the choreography showcases a routine called “KARA-para,” based on Para Para, which became popular among fans for being easy to imitate.

With a simple, call-and-response-friendly chorus, it’s ideal for everyone to sing along at get-togethers and parties.

Choose it when you want to liven up the mood with a liberating, summery sound!

BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki’s 40th single, released in June 2006, is a track brimming with summer’s sense of freedom and positive energy.

Through motifs like a sky after the rain and wings, it sings about the courage to take a new step forward, with an upbeat sound where shimmering synths and guitars race delightfully.

It was heavily aired as the theme for Zespri’s Gold Kiwi commercial and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The single also made headlines for pushing her total single sales past 20 million copies—the first time ever for a Japanese solo artist.

The chorus melody is easy to remember, and the repeated keywords make it perfect for call-and-response in karaoke.

Shouting “Kanpai!” at the end of the chorus or singing in unison comes naturally, making it ideal for a party-style arrangement.

It’s the perfect drinking song to bring the energy up at the end of a summer wrap-up or after-party!

Poi poi poi pop poi poi popi—ayaman JAPAN

Ayaman JAPAN “Poi poi poi popoi poi popi”
Poi poi poi pop poi poi popi—ayaman JAPAN

Ayaman JAPAN, the entertainment group that was a huge topic around 2009.

They were known for livening up drinking parties and appeared on TV a lot! Their trademark “poi poi poi popoi poi popi”—you might not know what it means, but it’s super catchy and you just want to say it (lol).

The song itself was released in 2010, so it’s been quite a while, but if you sing it now, it might spark a wave of nostalgia and get everyone hyped!

silhouetteKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video
silhouetteKANA-BOON

Used as the 16th opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden, this is one of KANA-BOON’s signature songs, boasting overwhelming popularity both in Japan and abroad.

Released in November 2014 as their fifth major single, it’s also included on the album TIME.

With over 260 million views on YouTube, it’s a track that continues to be loved by fans worldwide.

Characterized by a driving guitar riff and an energetic band sound, its forward-looking lyrics about growth and determination really hit home.

The bright, catchy melody is sure to lift your spirits just by singing it! There’s a phrase in the first verse where you switch between chest voice and falsetto, but the key is not to sweat the small stuff and just sing your heart out.

It’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped at a party.

Tokyo Call of LoveTOKYO CALL PROJECT featuring Kenji Hayashida

Here’s a track from the Tokyo Call Project, formed to encourage people to enjoy drinking while following the rules.

It features Kenji Hayashida—known for writing songs for artists like SMAP and AAA—as its lead figure.

Incorporating familiar call phrases, the upbeat tune is sure to boost the mood, especially when sung at karaoke.

A booze-belly sake☆Bando janai mon! MAXX NAKAYOSHI

Bandjanaimon! MAXX NAKAYOSHI / Sakeppara Dai-sake☆ [MUSIC VIDEO]
A booze-belly sake☆Bando janai mon! MAXX NAKAYOSHI

Band ja Nai Mon! MAXX NAKAYOSHI is an idol unit formed by Misako Suzuki (Misako Suzuhime) from Shinsei Kamattechan.

Are they a band or not? The melodies are idol-like, but what about this song? It raises all sorts of questions, but this track, “Sakeppara Dai-Sake☆,” is completely and utterly about alcohol.

The call-and-response section in the middle makes it a huge crowd-pleaser at karaoke—it’s a full-on drinking song.

The chorus really brings out that classic idol vibe.

It’s a number that gets the room buzzing, especially when women sing it at drinking parties or karaoke.

Break it!Okazaki Taiiku

JINRO, a Korean alcohol that’s popular in Japan.

This song “Waru!” by Okazaki Taiiku was created as a campaign song for JINRO.

JINRO is a shochu you can enjoy as is, but it also lets you explore many flavors when you mix it with different things and use it as a cocktail base—this track promotes that cleverly and stylishly.

It’s basically just singing about “mixing it with something,” yet it still comes off really cool.

It’s a perfect drinking song that gets everyone hyped when you sing it at karaoke.