Moving masterpieces and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
Have you ever been moved by a song you heard someone sing at karaoke?
From bittersweet love songs to anthems that cheer you on in life, to tracks that tell stories that resonate deeply—many songs can leave a lasting impression.
Of course, sometimes it’s the singer’s skill that makes it moving, but in this article, we’ll introduce a wealth of timeless songs that can move listeners no matter who’s singing them.
It’s a flood of emotionally powerful songs—so moving you might cry—when you think about the messages in the lyrics and the stories behind them!
Be sure to try singing them yourself and move everyone around you.
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Moving songs and popular hits you’ll want to sing at karaoke (61–70)
Just a little longer until graduationGLAY
A graduation song that leaves a lasting impression.
Written and composed in 2002 by GLAY member TAKURO based on his own experiences, it delicately captures the emotions of students on the brink of graduation.
The lyrics—evoking borrowed dictionaries never returned and the hope of seeing friends again—convey a poignant blend of nostalgia and farewell.
The song was also included on the album “UNITY ROOTS & FAMILY, AWAY,” released in September of the same year, and has become a fan favorite.
It resonates especially strongly during graduation season, making it a must-listen for anyone closing the chapter on their memory-filled school days.
Smile and say goodbyeFujifaburikku
The gentle music so characteristic of Fujifabric, along with the lyrics that portray a sense of bewilderment—“I don’t even know what I should do”—are striking.
It’s so heartrending and moving that, despite all the worrying, thinking, and lingering attachment, they said goodbye with a smile.
Surely everyone has experienced the emotions embedded in these lyrics and can relate to them deeply, don’t you think?
soap bubbleMōningu Musume.
A faint crush that bursts and vanishes like soap bubbles.
Sometimes you’ll get swept away and hurt, but the song carries a strong message: don’t lose your way on the path you chose.
The music video—where the idols dance wildly, drenched and in disarray—is captivating as well.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It was released as FANKY MONKEY BABYS’ 14th single.
The music video featured Masahiro Tanaka, who was then a pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, and it was widely used in baseball programs and Koshien-related TV shows.
It’s a famous song that conveys the spirit of never giving up through Masahiro Tanaka.
rendezvousshaitoopu
Dreaming of an impossible reunion with a lost lover, they break into a run through the rain.
It’s a song by Shytoop that evokes a bittersweet yet romantic scene.
Listening to it, the protagonist’s pain comes through so vividly that it’s hard to imagine anyone not having their own restless memories of love stirred up.
The lyrics, which capture everyday feelings of loss through distinctive metaphors, pair perfectly with vocalist So Sasaki’s sweet, languid voice.
Released in April 2023, the track resonated widely on social media and has surpassed 300 million total streams.
It was later included on the album “Hors d’oeuvre.” If you sing it with feeling at karaoke while nursing the pain of a broken heart, your friends will likely be drawn into its poignant world before they know it.
Black Boots ~oh my friend~SOPHIA
A requiem sung by vocalist Mitsuru Matsuoka for his late friend.
It’s a pop song that weaves through the friend’s traits one by one, and the remembrance and respect embedded in its bright tone really strike a chord.
At concerts, it’s a moving staple where fans join in doing the monkey dance during the chorus.
He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon
The A section, delivered like a poetry reading over acoustic guitar and piano accompaniment, is incredibly striking.
What’s more, the lyrics portrayed there are shockingly satirical of modern society.
Yet if you listen closely to the passionate message and story woven into the words, you’re sure to be moved.
It’s a very powerful song—give it a try at karaoke, too.