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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.

Moving and popular masterpiece songs (71–80) you’ll want to sing at karaoke

SparkleRADWIMPS

It’s a grand rock ballad created as the theme song for a Makoto Shinkai anime film.

Centered on themes of fate and the passage of time, it beautifully colors the film’s climactic scenes as a memorable piece that captures the bittersweetness of meetings and partings, leaving a lasting impression on many listeners.

The composition is superb, beginning with a striking piano melody and gradually unfolding into a dynamic full-band sound.

Included on the album “Your Name.” released in August 2016, it also drew attention for RADWIMPS’ comprehensive handling of the film’s music.

It’s a perfect choice for those who want to take their time singing at karaoke, with moving lyrics and an unforgettable melodic line.

Try singing it solo or with like-minded friends to fully immerse yourself in its world.

to go on a rampage; to start acting violently; to run amokUrufuruzu

When you’re just living without knowing who you are or what you can do, a sudden loneliness makes you want to scream and your heart starts thrashing about.

This song, which brings to mind that precious someone you want by your side at such times, fits perfectly with Tortoise Matsumoto’s earnest, straightforward voice.

El’s ParadiseSound Horizon

A distinctive feature of Sound Horizon is its album-wide concepts that make each record feel like a grand suite.

This song tells the story of a living doll who waits endlessly for the return of her creator, “Father.” Both the performance and vocals are highly demanding, making it one of the most popular songs among fans.

Moving masterpieces and popular songs (81–90) you’ll want to sing at karaoke

nape (of the neck)aiko

aiko - “Eriashi” music video
nape (of the neck)aiko

A precious person I lost precisely because I couldn’t cherish them.

Even as time passes and we each walk our own paths, my chest aches a little whenever I spot someone with nape-length hair like theirs.

This is a wistful love ballad that sings of the time we truly shared, tempered with a lingering regret.

aiko’s slightly husky voice amplifies the emotion, making it a deeply moving track.

It’s a sad song, but a classic you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

The Curry Rice WomanSonin

For image quality testing: Sonim - Curry Rice Girl
The Curry Rice WomanSonin

A woman cooks the curry and rice that her ex-boyfriend loved, thinking of the man she broke up with.

A heartbreakingly sad love song that sings of that wistfulness and the faint hope she still can’t let go of.

It also drew attention at the time for its shocking music video and cover art featuring a young female artist wearing nothing but an apron.

walnutMr.Children

Chris Miyai – Walnut “Mr. Children Cover” (Music Video)
walnutMr.Children

Kurumi means “the coming future.” No one knows what the unseen future holds, but to keep living, we have to deal with what’s right in front of us.

Even so, we can’t stay the way we are.

It’s a song that makes you want to chase the dreams you gave up on as an adult, all over again.

The beautiful high notes in Sakurai’s chorus are addictive, too.

searchlightTamaki Kōji

Koji Tamaki “Searchlight” – Ending theme of the NTV drama series “Tokyo Bandwagon: A Downtown Extended Family Story.”
searchlightTamaki Kōji

Speaking of Koji Tamaki, he’s the vocalist of the band Anzenchitai, though younger generations might not be very familiar with him.

This song served as the theme for the drama “Tokyo Bandwagon: A Downtown Large Family Story,” in which he also appeared.

His uniquely wrung-out, emotional vocals really resonate in the heart.

I believe many people will be moved by this warm song, overflowing with humanity and kindness.