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 masterpieces you’ll want to sing at karaoke (31–40)
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
It has a unique, story-like quality that leaves you moved, as if you’ve just finished a short novel.
You’ll find yourself listening straight through to the end in no time.
The sentiment embedded in the title has touched many people, making it a classic.
This song is included on her fifth mini-album, “Watashi no Kakeratachi,” released in 2010.
It’s filled with memories of her beloved grandmother, with whom Kana Uemura spent her childhood, and it became her biggest hit.
While it may not be an absolute staple at karaoke, it remains a highly popular track.
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.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
When it comes to this song, you could say no explanation is needed—it’s one of Ken Hirai’s signature tracks.
In the intro, he deliberately uses chest voice with a murmuring delivery to create a sense of wistfulness, while in the chorus he switches gears, skillfully alternating between falsetto and mixed voice—his true forte—to highlight the song’s “transparency,” singing of pure love.
I bet many guys have dashed to their local vocal schools hoping to learn how to sing this one well.
By all means, belt it out and show off your proud vocal skills to the fullest!
As a personSUPER BEAVER
It’s a song by SUPER BEAVER whose straightforward message—embracing human weakness and contradictions in their entirety and shouting “I want to live cool”—really hits home.
The track is included on their album ‘27,’ released in June 2016.
It even became the opening theme for a drama starring Mayu Matsuoka, though it’s surprising it was never released as a single.
The lyrics lay bare the regrets and distrust we all carry, yet convey a determination to keep believing and loving anyway.
If you could shout your convictions like this, it would feel amazing.
When you want to share that fiery feeling with friends, picking this at karaoke will instantly heat up the room.
It’s a fight song for you who, even if clumsy, want to live honestly and straight.
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
It was released in 1991 as Yutaka Ozaki’s 11th single.
Even after his death, many musicians have covered it, and it remains a timeless classic that is still sung today.
It was performed at nearly every concert during his lifetime, and more recently it drew attention when his only son, Hiroya Ozaki, covered it.