Breakup songs that female college students will want to sing at karaoke

Cheer up!Shimatani Hitomi

Hitomi Shimatani / “Cheer Up” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

A love song by Hitomi Shimatani whose expansive sound and straightforward lyrics highlight a bright, lively female image.

The melody is easy for female college students to pick up, and it’s finished in a way that feels familiar across generations, making it easy to sing at karaoke as well.

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Rina Katahira - Girls Don’t Cry (Music Video)

I knew he had a bad reputation, but I fell for him anyway and ended up getting hurt, just as I feared.

This song puts a girl’s feelings—ones that many of us can relate to—into a bright, upbeat melody.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to sing at a girls’ karaoke night when you’re dealing with unrequited love or a fresh heartbreak.

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Ayaka / “Nijiiro” (Theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne”) Music Video (Short Ver.)

This is a love song by Ayaka, who boasts overwhelming vocal work and enjoys absolute popularity as a charismatic artist.

She’s a familiar artist among female university students, and the track has a strong sense of exhilaration that makes you want to sing it powerfully at karaoke.

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Kana Nishino 'Torisetsu' MV (Short Ver.)

This is a love song by Kana Nishino that garnered buzz as a contemporary piece, with girlish textures expressed through concrete, relatable lyrics.

As an artist who resonates perfectly with female university students, it’s also an easy choice for karaoke and simple to sing.

Love Me Like YouLittle Mix

Little Mix – Love Me Like You (Official Video)

It’s a love song that sings, even if someone has lots of money or drives a nice car, no one can love me like he does.

The prom- and dance party–like scenes in the music video are cute and lovely.

Let’s all sing along and get excited together!

Someone Like YouAdele

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

It’s a song that sings about the pain and heartache of a broken heart, but the chorus has uplifting lyrics.

Try singing it at karaoke when you want to look ahead even as you immerse yourself in the sadness.

One Last TimeAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – One Last Time (Official Video)

This is one of Ariana’s signature breakup songs, hugely popular in Japan as well.

As the title suggests, it portrays the feelings of a girl who clings to her ex, asking for “just one last time.” It’s a bit challenging to sing, but perform it boldly and powerfully—just like Ariana!