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 (71–80) you’ll want to sing at karaoke
Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

There’s an anecdote that all of RADWIMPS’ songs were written about a single woman.
Among them, this is a love song where especially straightforward feelings are directly embodied in the lyrics.
The lyrics are notable in that the woman can be interpreted as a lover, a mother, or even a god.
LemonYonezu Kenshi

This song sings a message to a precious person with whom one had no choice but to part.
It is one of the signature tracks by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter from Tokushima Prefecture.
Released in 2018 as his eighth single, it became a massive hit after being selected as the theme song for the drama ‘Unnatural.’ His strained, heartrending vocals alone are enough to make you cry.
Men who still have feelings for an ex-lover should definitely listen.
Unfit to be a loverMiyuhan

The lyrics are striking in the way they convey lingering feelings for an ex, even while saying, “I hate you.” It’s a song by Miyuhan, a singer-songwriter from Kagawa Prefecture, included on her second album, Yaminabe, released in 2019.
It serves as an answer song to “Tabako,” a signature track by Koresawa, a musician from Osaka Prefecture.
You can tell she’s trying to act tough, but can’t forget.
Recommended for junior high and high school girls.
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.
wedgeOku Hanako

A signature ballad by Hanako Oku that depicts undying feelings for someone you can’t forget.
The delicate piano tones express the unfillable hollow and sense of loss after parting from a lover.
Hanako Oku’s crystal-clear voice gently sinks into the heart, doesn’t it? Sung since her indie days, this piece was released as a 10th-anniversary single in July 2015 and is also included on the album Prism.
Despite having no tie-ins, it resonated online and became a hidden gem, amassing a total of 15 million video views.
It’s a heartbreak song, but perfect for creating a moving, mellow atmosphere.
With few key changes and easy emotional delivery, why not choose it as a song to touch the heart of someone you care about?



