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, must-sing karaoke classics and popular songs (21–30)
Song of Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
It’s been getting attention as a moving song where multiple elements—like the word choices in the lyrics and the singing voice—come together.
Everyone interprets lyrics differently, of course, but everything depicted there is incredibly heartrending.
It’s also especially popular among fans, and his voice is just so sorrowful that it really hits you in the chest.
If you go to karaoke and several people in your group know it, definitely give it a try—you might strike a chord with them!
If I Had Never Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer
A deeply heartrending song whose lyrics overflow with lingering attachment.
You can’t help but be moved by words that lay bare such longing.
The feelings of deep, deep affection and the inability to ever forget come through so vividly it almost hurts.
I’m sure everyone has experienced something like this, and it will resonate with your own memories and move you.
Her singing voice heightens the poignancy even more.
Moving and popular masterpieces you’ll want to sing at karaoke (31–40)
the red threadKobukuro
The lyrics convey feelings of jealousy toward a lover’s ex, but also the resolve that from now on we’ll seize far more happiness together.
It’s a song by the male duo Kobukuro, included as a B-side on their 2008 single “Toki no Ashioto” (Footsteps of Time).
Be sure to sing it from a man to a woman, pouring your whole “I love you” feeling into it.
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Haven’t you ever heard the saying that everyone wants to give something to others and protect them? That’s exactly the feeling this song expresses.
It conveys the true meaning of kindness and the shape of love, and its straightforward compassion is sure to move you.
The key might be a bit high for male singers, but it’s definitely a song worth the challenge!
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s seventh single, released in May 2008, became a massive hit as the theme song for the TBS drama “ROOKIES.” It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart in its first week and ranked fourth on the 2008 year-end chart.
In 2009, it also achieved the remarkable feat of being recognized by Guinness World Records.
The lyrics portray a vow of everlasting love, intertwining the miracle of the two meeting with the path they have walked so far.
The straightforward words conveying ever-deepening affection resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect song for looking back on memories with a loved one or finding the courage to step into the future.
crescent moonayaka
It was released in 2006 as Ayaka’s fourth single.
With this song, she won the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist, boosting her popularity.
It’s Ayaka’s first love ballad, themed around a long-distance relationship.
It’s a classic that also reached No.
1 on the 2007 Oricon Karaoke Chart.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
This song, which was the official theme for the Athens Olympics, has lyrics that honor athletes’ daily efforts and truly move us.
Whether they shine on a glamorous stage or sometimes fall short of the results they hoped for, there’s always grueling everyday training behind it.
It was a classic that accompanied many moving Olympic moments at the time.