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, popular masterpieces you’ll want to sing at karaoke (121–130)

ColonyBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Colony"

ColonyBUMP OF CHICKEN

It’s a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that even gives off a mysterious vibe.

The vocalist, Motoo Fujiwara’s beautiful singing voice is highly impressive, supported by a gentle yet grand accompaniment.

At first glance, the lyrics don’t narrow down to a single meaning; the more you read them, the more interpretations they invite—classic BUMP!! It feels like there are as many interpretations as there are listeners and singers.

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Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You Were Mine~Koyanagi Yuki

Let’s Count Your Kisses / Yuki Koyanagi (with lyrics) covered by SKYzART

Let's Count Your Kisses ~You Were Mine~Koyanagi Yuki

Released as Yuki Koyanagi’s debut single, it became a huge hit.

Chosen as the theme song for the WOWOW-broadcast anime The Reign: The Conqueror (Alexander Senki), it enjoyed a long run on the charts.

The song evokes the regret and nostalgic memories that surface after parting with someone you love, and its powerful, moving vocals make it a truly outstanding track.

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AloneMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto — alone

Alone Miyo Okamoto

It was Mayo Okamoto’s third single, released in 1996.

The lyrics describe a painful experience: after being dumped by the person she loved, she happens to see him happily walking together with her own close friend during her most difficult time.

It’s a song that can make you cry when you sing it while wanting to dwell in sadness.

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Ice RainKudō Shizuka

Shizuka Kudo 'Ice Rain' OPV ♪ With Lyrics [HD]

Ice RainKudō Shizuka

This is Shizuka Kudo’s 23rd single, released in 1994.

The lyrics are deeply poignant, conveying that even amid the cheerful year-end streets, there are small dramas of sorrowful farewells.

It stands as one of the most renowned ballads among Shizuka Kudo’s singles.

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SaraiKayama Yūzō & Tanimura Shinji

Sarais / Yuzo Kayama & Shinji Tanimura

SaraiKayama Yūzō & Tanimura Shinji

It is a famous song filled with feelings for one’s hometown and loved ones.

Created in collaboration by Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura, it was released in November 1992.

With lyrics themed around a “hometown of the heart,” the song resonates with many people and evokes empathy.

Carried by a gentle melody, it expresses thoughts for cherished people far away and brings warmth to listeners’ hearts.

The piece was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s 24-Hour Television: “Love Saves the Earth,” which helped it become widely known.

It is also very popular at karaoke and is a song almost everyone has heard at least once.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you think of someone far away or when setting out on a new journey.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of moving songs that are perfect for karaoke.

They’re not just for great singers—these are timeless classics that can move anyone who sings them! The lyrics resonate deeply, and once you learn the stories behind them, you can’t help but be touched.

Try singing the songs we introduced this time at your next karaoke session!