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)
Thank youikimonogakari
It’s one of Ikimono-gakari’s signature songs and is extremely well-known, partly because it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Gegege no Nyobo.” This masterpiece pairs a gentle, ballad-like melody with lyrics filled with heartfelt gratitude.
Combined with a clear, straight-reaching vocal performance, it’s a song that moves listeners as the feeling of thankfulness shines through.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
It was released in 1975 as Miyuki Nakajima’s second single.
It’s a song that has been sung across generations—performed at graduation ceremonies and included in music textbooks.
Well-known among a wide range of age groups and popular at karaoke as a song that anyone, regardless of gender, can sing.
Make it into a bouquet.wacci
“How should I express gratitude to my parents?” This heartwarming song by the five-member band wacci offers one answer to that bashful dilemma.
It sings about the struggles our parents faced that we didn’t recognize until we grew up, and the deep love that accepted and forgave us unconditionally no matter what.
It expresses an overflowing “thank you” in song, like presenting a beautiful bouquet.
The track is included on the album Gunjō Refrain, released in November 2018.
In 2020, a music video made from about 400 fan-submitted photos was produced, moving many people.
Sing it at a wedding or a family celebration, and it will warmly embrace listeners’ hearts and bring the whole venue together.
Why not sing it with all your heart, thinking of the people you hold dear?
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.
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.