Pick out the challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke!
Have you ever thought, “I’d look so cool if I could get through this song at karaoke,” only to crash and burn halfway through?Songs that are hard to sing hide plenty of tough spots—wide vocal ranges, complex rhythms, and blisteringly fast phrases that barely leave room to breathe.But that’s exactly why the sense of accomplishment when you nail them is second to none.In this article, we introduce a wide variety of challenging songs that are worth taking on at karaoke.If you want to test your limits or are looking for a spark to help you level up your singing, let this guide you to your next song choice!
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A selection of difficult songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (361–370)
flameLiSA
Homura is LiSA’s 17th single, released on October 14, 2020.
It was also used as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.
Since the movie was a major hit, many of you have probably heard the song.
The vocal melody in this track is not particularly eccentric or complex, so simply humming or singing along at a basic level likely won’t be too difficult for most people.
However, the expressive singing LiSA showcases—switching among various vocal techniques—is highly advanced, and reproducing that with comparable expressiveness at karaoke may be quite challenging for the average person.
At the very least, you’ll need to have both a solid, powerful high register and a convincingly gentle, communicative delivery.
This song seems like an ideal material for studying the use of different vocal techniques and the expressive singing that comes from them.
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
It was released in 1994 as Mr.Children’s sixth single.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Wakamono no Subete,” it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved double million sales.
It remains Mr.Children’s biggest hit single to date and is highly popular, but the key is very high, making it a difficult song to sing well.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
This is ONE OK ROCK’s fourth single, released on February 3, 2010.
With this release, they made their first entry into the top 10 of the Oricon weekly chart.
To sing this song in the original key, you’ll need the ability to handle quite high notes.
Try to support your voice firmly with your core (abdominal muscles) and aim to hit the high notes without tightening your throat.
Theory of evolutionRADIO FISH
A RADIO FISH track known as a high-speed rap song with an inspiring message that stirs people’s hearts.
It’s marked by its brisk tempo and clearly articulated lyrics, giving listeners the push they need to take on new challenges.
Released digitally on April 18, 2017, it was premiered the day before at Lotte’s ACUO new commercial unveiling event.
This song, which delivers courage and energy for everyday life, strongly reflects RADIO FISH’s dynamism and commitment to evolution.
Brimming with battle-ready energy, it’s perfect for amping up a karaoke session or psyching yourself up.
It may be a bit tough to sing, but give it a try!
hyperventilationRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS, well known for the theme songs of Your Name and Weathering with You.
For their anime theme songs, they released tracks with exhilarating melodies, but this song is packed with RAD’s original essence.
It’s this song’s distinctive atmosphere that is quintessentially RAD.
When singing it, there are sudden key changes, shifts in speed, and timing to tackle—you simply have to master them all.
Whether you can sing it well ultimately depends on your love for RAD, you could say.
I Need URIRI
RIRI is a leading next-generation female R&B singer from Japan.
Her style is close to Ariana Grande’s, and her catchy lyrics and charming melodies have earned high praise from the industry.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “I Need U.” Because the song is primarily in English, the pronunciation is challenging, and on top of that, it frequently features the vocal technique known as “riffs and runs,” a hallmark of R&B.
Unless you have a level of vocal ability comparable to international performers, it will be difficult to sing this song well.
A selection of tough songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (371–380)
Your NoteSIRUP
Singer-songwriter SIRUP, whose R&B-centered sound has earned high praise from both the industry and listeners.
Since he hasn’t released a mega-hit in a while, many people might not be familiar with his recent work.
He still excels at authentic R&B, and in this release he delivers superb vocals featuring sophisticated ad-libs.
The toughest part of this track is, without a doubt, the ending.
It features high-difficulty ad-libs rarely found in Japanese music, making it hard to pull off unless you’re accustomed to singing Western music on a regular basis.