[2026] Songs I want to sing at karaoke in June: classic tracks about rain and more

RainSIRUP

SIRUP – Rain (Official Music Video)

This track blends a mellow R&B sound with a smooth flow, leaving a strong impression with its urban, sophisticated vibe and groove.

With SIRUP’s signature expressive style, it paints a bittersweet romance in the rain.

Included on the 2018 release SIRUP EP2, the record also features many other songs that showcase SIRUP’s diverse musicality, such as Do Well, Maybe, and LOOP.

It’s a popular song with plenty of media exposure, having been used as a theme for an AbemaTV drama.

With a mood perfect for the rainy season, this is a track I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in an urban R&B soundscape or express the gentle, rainy-day feeling through song.

When the rain fillsHiguchi Ai

Ai Higuchi / If the Rain Fills Up [Official Music Video] | Ai Higuchi ‘If Filled With Rain’

This is the theme song by Ai Higuchi, beautifully balancing a poignant rainy scene with a dramatic sense of storytelling.

Her transparent vocals and the piano’s melody leave a strong impression, making it a perfect track for the rainy season.

Released on January 15, 2025, it serves as the theme for TBS’s Drama Stream series “I’ll Take You to the Ends of Hell,” skillfully conveying the revenge-centered narrative through music.

A key appeal of this work lies in the combination of carefully crafted, emotionally expressive lyrics and a richly nuanced alto voice.

While the melody keeps a modest range, its dramatic progression is captivating—recommended for those who want to sing about the feelings that come with rainy days.

Precisely because the rainy season can dampen the mood, why not share a voice that resonates with the heart?

I’ve been waiting impatiently.Ōishi Madoka

Madoka Oishi / Waiting Eagerly

This is a striking song with a deeply affecting, emotionally rich melody and lyrics woven with the atmosphere of the rainy season.

In this track, scheduled for release by Madoka Oishi in October 2024, the bittersweet feelings and emotional turbulence of a heartbroken woman are carefully depicted alongside images of nature.

Reuniting with Makoto Sugimoto for the first time in 23 years, the piece, arranged in a folk-tinged enka style, fully showcases Oishi’s vocal prowess.

With a quietly piercing melody and delicate portrayals of a woman’s heart through scenes of rain, the moon, and other imagery, it’s a song you’ll want to sing gently during the rainy season.

It’s sure to offer comfort to those who feel the futility and loneliness of waiting for a long time.

The sound of rainpākāzu

Parkers “Sound of Rain” Music Video

A gently heartfelt ballad marked by an emotional guitar sound.

It’s a track by the rock band Parkers, included on their mini-album “Kimi ni Aeru nara Doko e Datte,” released in December 2022.

The song celebrates the preciousness of everyday moments with a loved one and expresses the desire to “spend a lifetime together,” with romantic, emotive lyrics that truly resonate.

Its calm sound conveys comfort and warmth, leaving a lingering ache in the chest.

A cozy, standout ballad that perfectly suits the moods of the rainy season.

Because the rain dancesindigo la End

Cause Rain Dances

Included on the album “MOLTING AND DANCING,” released by indigo la End in January 2025, this track is a gem that delicately captures the subtle fluctuations of everyday emotions.

Chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Friday Night Drama “My Cunning Ex-Girlfriend from ‘What’s So Wrong with Being Calculating?’,” it resonated with many listeners.

Its memorable blend of a melancholic atmosphere and a pop melody makes it a perfect fit for the rainy season.

It’s especially recommended for calm, rainy days when you want to slowly unwind your heart.

A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki

A Bouquet of Kisses in the Rain

This work is one of Miki Imai’s signature songs, whose heartrending melody and transparent vocals sink deep into the heart.

It was included on her album “retour,” released in August 1990.

With lyrics by Yūho Iwasato and music by KAN, the song was crafted by a powerhouse team: KAN’s characteristic pop melodic sense blends beautifully with a lyrical world that paints scenes of rain.

Used as the second opening theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV anime “YAWARA!,” it remains etched in the memories of many.

It’s a classic that lifts your spirits and blows away the gloom of the rainy season!

LemonYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Lemon

Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon” evokes a rain of sorrow.

Released in 2018 and becoming a major hit, the song was written as the theme for the drama “Unnatural.” Its lyrics express the loneliness, sadness, and sense of loss for someone precious who is no longer here.

Though it’s sad, the words affirm that no matter where you are, you will always be important to me—sentiments that likely pierce the hearts of those who have lost someone dear.

Seeking a single light that remains within the rain of sorrow, why not try singing it during the long rains of June?

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