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)
If you laugh at the skywacci
For example, this is a song you’ll want to give to someone working hard in their club activities or about to face an important match.
It’s a track by the five-member pop-rock band wacci, released in 2018 as their sixth digital single.
The lyrics bring back memories of overcoming tough practices together with your teammates.
Its message might resonate especially strongly with junior and senior high school students.
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.
Night journeyYorushika
Released as their second digital-only single, the song “Yakō” was featured as an insert track in the animated film A Whisker Away.
Built around acoustic guitar and shifting to a full band sound in the chorus, the arrangement—together with its lyrical, poetic words—strikes a deep emotional chord.
Because the melody doesn’t make large leaps relative to the ensemble’s dynamics, it’s easy to sing calmly at karaoke.
The overall key is also on the lower side, making it a recommended number even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
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.
