Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart
Do you want to sing a ballad with heartfelt emotion but aren’t sure which song to choose? There are many tracks with transparent, pure vocals and relatable lyrics, but that can make selecting one time-consuming.
Here, we introduce recommended ballad numbers that are perfect for singing with feeling.
Immerse yourself in a world woven from touching lyrics and beautiful melodies, and try expressing your feelings for someone special through song.
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Recommended ballads for women (81–90)
Your SongYasuda Rei
One song that has been drawing attention for its strong storytelling is “Kimi no Uta.” This track was released by Rei Yasuda in 2020 and is also known as the theme song for the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Roku.
The lyrics express a longing for a lover who has passed away.
In the music video, the deceased boyfriend returns to life, and the story depicts the couple spending a brief moment together.
The appeal lies in how viewers of the anime can listen while overlaying its story, and others can become emotionally invested in the MV’s narrative as well.
The summer you gave meieiri reo
It was released in 2015 as Leo Ieiri’s 10th single.
The song was selected as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Koinaka,” and won the Best Drama Song at the 86th The Television Drama Academy Awards.
Tied to the drama’s story, it’s a bittersweet summer love song, and Leo Ieiri’s clear, sincere vocals make it a track that resonates with the heart.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima, well-known from Studio Ghibli films, performs this song “Letter to Tomorrow,” which was used as the ending theme for the 2016 drama “Love That Makes You Cry.” Her very gentle singing voice makes it a moving number that resonates with the heart, and it’s also very popular as a karaoke song.
When you listen to it, doesn’t it bring to mind an old lover or friend who left your hometown? If you sing it at a class reunion karaoke, there will likely be more than a few people with tears in their eyes.
the red threadAragaki Yui
This song is a cover of the Kobukuro track of the same name.
Sung in Yui Aragaki’s delicate voice, the bittersweet emotion pouring from the lyrics feels even stronger than in the original.
The arrangement also makes the most of that quality, so if you have a similar vocal timbre, it could be a good option for you.
carnationShiina Ringo
Ringo Sheena is a singer-songwriter who is also active as the central figure of Tokyo Jihen and often draws attention for her collaborations with a variety of artists.
Her 12th single, “Carnation,” was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Carnation, and is a striking number featuring a grand, dreamlike ensemble.
Although brief, the melody unfolds with distinctive phrasing, so be sure to grasp the entire piece before singing it at karaoke.
If you can master it, this emotional ballad will draw listeners deeply into its world.
Sentimental KissShio Reira
A gentle ballad by Reira Shio that delivers bittersweet feelings on a warm acoustic sound.
The lyrics delicately portray the distance between lovers after a breakup and the emotions wavering between heart and body, resonating deeply.
Her voice weaves memories of a feverish love and a faint lingering warmth with novel-like beauty, tenderly embracing the kind of heartache everyone has felt at least once.
Released in March 2022, the song was also used as background music for ABEMA’s dating show “He and the Wolf-chan Won’t Deceive.” It’s a track that will stay by your side on nights when you want to bask in memories of someone special, or when you need someone to hear the feelings you can’t hold inside.
Recommended ballads for women (91–100)
DaysHamasaki Ayumi
This song is a classic ballad sung by Ayumi Hamasaki, the iconic songstress of the Heisei era.
She has many popular ballads, but this one is a heartbreaking unrequited-love song about a love that can’t come true.
Many people can relate to the feeling of not being able to let go, even when you know the person you like has feelings for someone else.
Ayumi Hamasaki’s songs are staples at karaoke, so if you’re from her generation, definitely give this one a try!
