A ballad that will definitely make you cry at karaoke
At after-parties following drinking sessions or celebrations, the mood can sometimes turn reflective.
This is especially common during karaoke at second parties for clubs or circles.
Many people might wonder, “What kind of songs should I sing at times like that?”
So this time, we’ve picked out some tear-jerking classics for those situations.
Assuming you’ll be singing them at karaoke, we’ve chosen songs that aren’t too difficult, so be sure to check them out!
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Ballads That Always Make You Cry at Karaoke (21–30)
Love StoryAmuro Namie
While it’s also the theme song for a drama, the music video is incredibly poignant and beautiful, and deeply moving.
Even when you’re in love, there can be things that matter even more, or reasons that force you to let go, and the struggles of such a woman are portrayed very clearly.
dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro
Chihiro Onitsuka’s powerful vocals perfectly match the somewhat fragile lyrics.
They’re not necessarily straightforward or easy to relate to, but I think this is exactly the power of an artist—a wonderful song that somehow makes you cry when you listen to it, even without feeling direct empathy.
Ballads That Always Make You Cry at Karaoke (31–40)
OverMr.Children
Among love songs from a male perspective, this one is so wonderful that it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it my top recommendation.
I can’t speak for women, but while part of me thinks it would be nice if someone felt this way about me, imagining a man in such a vulnerable state also makes me feel a deep sadness.
NAOHY
This work, which vividly portrays the pain of unrequited and unattainable love, is a ballad that brings listeners to tears.
The lyrics are based on the real-life experience of vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s close friend, and the aching feeling of not being noticed by the one you love comes through painfully clearly.
Included on the album “Confidence,” released in April 2006, it’s a timeless classic that has long been cherished by many fans.
It is also featured on the best-of album “STORY ~HY BEST~,” and has become established as a signature heartbreak song by HY.
Set to a piano accompaniment that lets you sing your heart out, it’s perfect for those times when you want a good cry to feel refreshed.
If there’s someone you just can’t forget, why not sing this song at karaoke and let all your feelings out?
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
From the very beginning, Ken Hirai’s beautiful singing voice resonates in this song.
It’s a 2004 track that was used in a TOYOTA Corolla Fielder commercial and also served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Truth of Tsugumi Kuzushi.” The lyrics make it a ballad that feels both like singing and like speaking to someone, so it’s a song you can really get into and sing calmly.
I often point out Ken Hirai’s singing characteristics to my students, so please use them as a reference! First, while it’s memorable that he sings with his eyes closed, in reality, closing your eyes can cause unnecessary tension and make it harder to stay on pitch.
However, Hirai raises his eyebrows and uses his hand to track the pitch while he sings.
He compensates in other ways so that singing becomes more natural and easier.
This gesture also makes it much easier to produce falsetto, so definitely give it a try!
See you tomorrow…JUJU
JUJU is often associated with breakup songs, but this one was also used as a TV drama’s theme song and is considered a song about parting with family.
It lets you feel anew both the pain of losing someone dear and the blessing of being able to say something as ordinary as “See you tomorrow.”
Stay by my sideAbe Mao
I can really relate to and feel close to the image of someone still struggling, unable to let go of a finished love.
She can come across as heavy and dark, but because the lyrics capture everyday life, I think many people can see themselves in them, so it’s a song that makes me tear up when it comes on at karaoke.