Lovely karaoke song

Moving masterpieces and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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 masterpiece and popular songs to sing at karaoke (1–10)

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

[Japanese title] 和訳：Wherever you are – ONE OK ROCK[English translation] Japanese-to-English note: "和訳" means "Japanese translation (into Japanese)." The phrase provided is actually an English song title with a Japanese note. A natural English rendering would be: "Japanese Translation: 'Wherever you are' – ONE OK ROCK"

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

This is a love song by ONE OK ROCK that sings of deep love and an eternal promise.

Its message—“No matter where you are, I’ll always make you smile”—resonates deeply, making it a popular choice for weddings.

Originally included on the 2010 album Niche Syndrome, the song was later featured in an NTT Docomo commercial in 2016, which helped it gain widespread recognition.

It went on to rank first for two consecutive years, in 2017 and 2018, in the ISUM Bridal Music TOP10.

Expressing unwavering love for someone special, this track is perfect for proposals and weddings.

Why not sing it at karaoke and move everyone around you?

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I long to see you now.MISIA

MISIA – Aitakute Ima (Official HD Music Video)

I long to see you now.MISIA

Don’t you have feelings you wanted to express but couldn’t? There may come a day when you want to meet someone but can’t.

This is a powerful ballad, perfected with the theme of “I want to see you.” It’s a song that lets you feel the beauty and strength of connection and of meeting others.

It’s an inspiring number that marks MISIA’s 23rd single.

Tied in as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama JIN, it’s also very popular for karaoke.

If you’re confident in your vocal ability, give it a try!

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KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

KanadeSukima Suichi

Released in 2004 as their second single, the song was featured as the theme for the film “Rough” and for the third night of Fuji TV’s four-night drama series “Sotsu Uta.” Spurred by the song’s success, they made their third appearance at the 58th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

On the Oricon charts, it stayed ranked for 38 consecutive weeks, becoming a major long-running hit.

Owing to its high acclaim, it has been covered by many musicians for over a decade.

Considered one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, it is characterized by bittersweet yet moving lyrics and a melody that seems to reflect their content.

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HANABIMr.Children

Mr.Children「HANABI」 Tour2015 REFLECTION Live

HANABIMr.Children

The lyrics, woven with various struggles and emotions—like someone wrestling with worries or regrets and questioning themselves, or an irresistible lingering attachment—really hit home.

Alongside the heartrending words, the beautiful melodies that define Mr.Children are incredibly soothing, making it a wonderful song that can move you even when you sing it at karaoke.

The way the emotions intensify toward the latter half is also deeply moving.

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threadNakajima Miyuki

Thread – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

threadNakajima Miyuki

It likens encounters between people to threads weaving a single piece of cloth.

At the end of the lyrics, the moment when the threads cross and meet is expressed by writing “happiness” as “shiawase” in the sense of being well-arranged or well-matched, making the interplay of woven words deeply moving.

Originally, it was released in 1998 as a double A-side single together with the song “Another Name for Life.” It is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpieces, standing shoulder to shoulder with “Jidai.” The cover by Bank Band, led by Kazutoshi Sakurai, helped it spread once again among younger generations.

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