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 and popular masterpiece songs to sing at karaoke (91–100)
Like the stars in that sky…EXILE
Coupled with the 40th single “BOW & ARROWS,” released in 2012, is the track “Like the Stars in That Sky…,” which was selected as an image song for Fujitsu’s computer brand.
It features a spacious musical arrangement and vocal work that blends beauty with inner strength.
The more you listen, the more it feels like a heat welling up from deep within your chest.
Its lyrics, themed around hope and love, perfectly match the vocals and sound.
It’s a song that, with every performance, seems to melt into a part of you.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming song woven with emotive vocals and a striking melody, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of youth.
Its message—reminding us of the importance of living true to ourselves and of the bonds we share with others—will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.
Released in January 2025, this track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was produced as the theme song for a special NHK General TV program.
Accompanied by visuals featuring a collaboration with 1,000 18-year-olds, it received an overwhelming response and stands as an ambitious work befitting the band’s 10th anniversary.
It’s the perfect song for the start of a new chapter or the spring season, when new encounters abound.
A resonant track you’ll want to play while chatting with friends or meeting new companions.
Moving, must-sing karaoke classics and popular songs (101–110)
Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi
This is a gem of a medium-tempo ballad that gently depicts growth through encounters and farewells.
Released in January 2008, it marked Ketsumeishi’s first time providing a theme song for a film, beautifully capturing the world of the movie “Flowers Blooming in the Shade” (Kage Hinata ni Saku).
Also included on the album “Ketsuno Police 6,” the song garnered wide support, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Seamlessly blending mellow rap with a catchy melody, the track is distinguished by its richly emotive piano lines.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke with friends or for moments when you want to reflect on memories with someone special.
Bright FutureOkonogi Mari, Hatanaka Hiroshi
A heartwarming ballad that colors a Disney movie’s duet scene.
Set to the gentle tones of acoustic guitar and strings, it sings of how precious each other’s presence is.
The evolving emotions brought about by their meeting are expressed through delicate melodies and beautiful harmonies.
Released in November 2010 as a song within a Disney animated film, this piece enhances a moving scene where the two connect while surrounded by lanterns in the night sky.
The hope that spreads alongside countless lights reflected on the lake, and the feelings toward a new future, resonate deeply in the heart.
For creating memories with someone special, why not express in song the moment when your hearts come together?
Boyfriend Part IICrystal Kay
Crystal Kay’s breakout song is an R&B tune that looks back on memories with her first boyfriend.
Rather than dwelling on the sadness of their breakup, the lyrics highlight the gentle time and feelings the two genuinely shared.
Her outstanding vocal presence and striking visuals—remarkable even back then—also stand out in the music video.
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
Known as a moving ballad, this song is one of Every Little Thing’s signature works.
Released in February 1998, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”).
The lyrics reflect on a past romance, portraying the process of sorting through emotions over time.
Vocalist Kaori Mochida’s voice—affected by a throat condition at the time—adds emotional depth that beautifully synchronizes with the song’s theme.
The track peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon charts, and has continued to be beloved, appearing on best-of albums and in anniversary concerts.
It’s an inspiring song that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or are striving to move beyond their past.
mirageTETSU69
The scenery spreading out before my eyes, my beloved partner, the dream I’m chasing—any of them can vanish like a mirage with just a fleeting moment of weakness.
“I’ve got to do something, but how?” This is a song that turns those everyday doubts and pains into impulse and makes you want to just start running.