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! (31–40)
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s seventh digital-only single, released in April 2023.
It was written as the theme song for the ABC TV/TV Asahi drama series “Even If It’s Just for Sunday Night.” Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, is known for a voice that carries a touch of boyish charm, and in this track he delivers a superb vocal performance, shifting seamlessly from powerful chest voice to delicate falsetto.
The fluid switching of vocal registers throughout the song is a key point for singing it well, so be sure to study the original carefully and give it a try—then soak up the spotlight from those around you!
Kaikai KitanEVE
This song was pre-released on October 3, 2020, and serves as the opening theme for the first season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
I think many people often sing Eve’s songs, but all of them have a very wide vocal range, don’t they? By the way, Kaikai Kitan spans from F2 to D5, which made me think, “Can you really sing that low?”—I was surprised too.
It’s a song that’s challenging in the low notes of the A section and the high notes of the chorus.
In the A section, try to let the voice come out slowly from the vocal folds and avoid making it too muffled.
From the B section, it starts to sound more song-like with higher notes, but if you push too hard, your voice will collapse.
Aim to project your falsetto strongly and focus on explosiveness! The chorus is also demanding in terms of breathing, so it might be good to decide in advance where you’ll take breaths.
For songs where breathing is tricky like this, instead of singing everything at 100%, it helps to pace yourself and take small, solid breaths in the brief moments you have!
Utakata LullabyAdo
It’s one of the insert songs from the movie ONE PIECE FILM RED and the only rap track! When I first heard “Utakata Lullaby,” I was shocked and thought, “Can a human even sing this?” But thinking about it now, since the song was provided by FAKE TYPE., it all makes sense—“That’s why it’s so rap-heavy!” (lol).
The songs from the ONE PIECE FILM RED series were incredibly popular, and so many students chose them in lessons! In particular, this “Utakata Lullaby” was a song where we looked over the lyrics again and again and had lots of discussions with students like, “This part isn’t sung, this part is.” There are tons of ultra-fast rap sections, and if you listen closely, there are parts that have lyrics but aren’t actually sung.
Once you notice that, it’s easier to lock into the rhythm, making it a fun song to sing! If you gave up because you couldn’t sing it before, try challenging it again!
absolute zeronatori
Natori is a singer-songwriter whose vocals blend youthful innocence with sexiness, earning her widespread popularity.
She has many classic songs, but the one I especially recommend as a high-difficulty track is Zettai Reido.
While Natori often favors a downer vocal style, this piece is crafted with a much louder sound, and the vocal lines are correspondingly raw and aggressive.
The range spans from mid1 A# to mid2 G#, which isn’t particularly wide, but with few break points and many rapid-fire phrases, it’s certainly a challenging song when it comes to nailing the pitch with precision.
LuluAdo
Ado is a singer who enjoys nationwide popularity.
For most people, the majority of her songs are quite challenging.
So honestly, we could have featured any of them, but this time we’re introducing LULU, which is among her most difficult.
In this track, shouts appear frequently throughout the vocal lines.
A single shout is one thing, but having them in such rapid succession makes it tough unless you’re very used to singing.
There are also few places to breathe, so if you’re confident in your lung capacity, give it a try.
A selection of challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (41–50)
unfinishedieiri reo
This is the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Absolute Zero: Pre-Crime Infiltration Investigation,” and it’s a piece that absolutely requires intense emotional expression.
The overall vocal range is A3–D#5, showcasing Leo Ieiri’s strong high notes and falsetto in the chorus.
The A and B sections sit in a comfortable range, so it’s good to think of them as a chance to rest your throat rather than belt.
From the chorus onward, the chest-voice feel ramps up quickly, so make sure to engage solid chest voice.
If you place a hand on your chest while singing, you can feel the resonance there, which lets the sound carry without forcing your voice.
Aim not to “sing loudly,” but to “project your voice into the distance,” and you’ll sing more easily.
IsseiMoechakka Faia
Multi-artist Issei, whose name is pronounced “Issei,” has gained popularity with a dark-fantasy-inspired aesthetic.
The song that propelled him to nationwide fame is, of course, Moechakka Fire.
What sets this track apart is, above all, its low register.
Because it features a series of extremely low parts, it’s essentially impossible to sing well with an average vocal range.
Low notes are especially hard to project in this song, so men who are confident in the depth and richness of their voices should definitely give it a try.