[Summer Songs] Recommended for Women! A Collection of Perfect Karaoke-Friendly Summer Tracks

Go! Go! Summer!KARA

KARA – GO GO Summer!

Released in 2011, KARA’s “GO GO Summer!” is a top pick when a big group of women gets together.

It sounds like a lot of fun if you split up the lines by member and sing them.

You could also watch the music video and dance along, or make up some impromptu choreography on the spot to really get the energy up.

Just like the title suggests, it’s a must-sing track for summer karaoke with friends.

Let this song help you blow off some steam and release all that everyday stress!

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Yuuki

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Trace that dreamYOASOBI

Trace that dream

YOASOBI is a duo that takes stories published on novel-posting sites and expresses them through music and visuals.

This song is YOASOBI’s second release, put out in January 2020 as a digital-only single.

While it has a lively piano melody and a driving feel, the lyrics are sweet and bittersweet—a track that makes your heart skip a beat.

Set against a summer night fireworks festival, it portrays the romance between a girl with a slightly unusual, mysterious ability and the boy who’s been her childhood friend.

Pay attention to the soaring chorus and the lyrics that squeeze your heart.

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utatane

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Marigoldaimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a song whose bittersweet yet warm melody resonates in the heart, like a summer twilight.

Aimyon sings about everyday moments with a loved one and the enduring sparkle of unfading memories.

The lyrics carry the joy and anxiety of love, along with a pure wish to stay connected.

Released in August 2018 as Aimyon’s fifth single, the song became known in 2019 for being the first by a domestic artist to surpass 100 million streams in Japan.

As a nationally beloved track, it’s sure to liven up summer drives and karaoke sessions!

It is fine weather today.Do As Infinity

Do As Infinity / Today Is Fine Weather

A powerful message song that portrays the feelings of a woman trying to rise and move forward while holding back tears.

Released as a single by avex trax in September 2003, it was chosen as the theme song for the PlayStation 2 game “J.League Winning Eleven Tactics.” The lyrics, which express the determination to keep moving ahead despite everyday struggles and self-loathing, are sure to resonate deeply with women facing their own worries.

It’s the perfect track to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down or when you need a supportive push.

You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie

“You’re my sunshine” (stage-MIX 1996–2018) | Namie Amuro | chd.

This song by Namie Amuro is a refreshing dance number that perfectly captures the liberating feeling of summer.

Released as a single in June 1996, it was featured in Bristol-Myers Squibb’s “SEA BREEZE ’96” commercial.

Its innovative structure—starting with a male rap and then picking up the tempo—paired with Tetsuya Komuro’s sophisticated production makes it especially appealing.

Brimming with bright energy that makes you want to listen by the sea or poolside, it’s also perfect for livening up a karaoke session.

Sing it during a summer drive or at a party with friends, and it’s sure to add a vibrant touch to the atmosphere.

A bit emotionally unstable? …SummerOCHA NORMA

OCHA NORMA “A Little Emotionally Unstable?... Summer” Promotion Edit

OCHA NORMA is a 10-member idol group whose name comes from the concept of “becoming a new-generation standard that brings joy to living rooms across the nation.” Their song “A Bit Emotionally Unstable? …Summer,” included on their 3rd single, is a track written by singer-songwriter Kōmi Hirose.

The lyrics, brimming with anticipation for the hot season, are sure to make drives and vacations even more exciting.

It’s a cute, up-tempo tune with Latin-tinged arrangements that’s perfect for summer.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Wake Me Up!SPEED

SPEED – WAKE ME UP

A summery dance song, “Wake Me Up!” is also recommended.

This track, released by SPEED, leans heavily into hip-hop elements.

Even so, their vocals convey a soft, girly vibe.

The lyrics are upbeat, singing about hope for the future and the refreshing spirit of youth.

It’s sure to get everyone hyped at karaoke.

There are also call-and-response sections, so you can have fun getting everyone to join in.

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yamamoto

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