Classic and popular karaoke songs to sing when you’re feeling lonely
Here are some classic and popular songs, recommended by our studio staff, from the ones you’ll find yourself wanting to sing when you feel lonely.
It’s a soothing playlist that feels like it fills the gaps in your heart just by listening.
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Karaoke classics and popular songs to sing when you're feeling lonely (81–90)
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
A Yorushika track where suis’s gentle vocals softly wrap around a lonely heart.
It was chosen as the theme song for the animated film “A Whisker Away,” in which actress Mirai Shida provided a voice role.
The song evokes an indescribable summertime loneliness and wistfulness.
It’s especially recommended for those moments when you feel not just out of season but left behind by time or by those around you—just listen to it alone, doing nothing else.
Even as it lets you sit with your loneliness throughout the song, it also makes you feel as though, at least in this moment, the song itself is gently watching over the part of you that carries that loneliness.
What do you want to become?Rozarīna
I don’t know what I want to do or what kind of person I want to become.
But when I look around, it feels like everyone else is doing well.
This is a song I want you to listen to when you feel that kind of loneliness.
It’s not a song that gives advice like “Here’s what you should do,” but it depicts the pain of being stuck so honestly that I can’t help but relate to it.
It’s the kind of struggle that’s hard to talk to people about.
If you’re hurting but still smiling, don’t hold it in—listen to this song and let yourself cry.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
It’s a heart-wrenching ballad about parting ways with a lover.
This smash hit by Yasushi Nakanishi, a singer from Nara Prefecture, was released in 1992 as his second single.
It paints the picture of someone precious who slips away even though you don’t want to let them go… As you listen, scenes rise up like moments from a film, leaving you with a bittersweet ache.
If you’ve recently gone through a breakup and are feeling down, give it a listen.
It’s also a great choice to sing at karaoke for stress relief.
The wind is from the west.Okuda Tamio
When you’re feeling lonely, try this song and let your shoulders relax.
It’s a solo track by Tamio Okuda, who’s also active as the vocalist of the rock band UNICORN, released in 2013 as his 25th single.
It was used in a Mazda commercial, so many of you have probably heard it.
The laid-back melody paired with the lively sound feels great! It’s a pop tune that slips right into your ears.
It might even put you in an optimistic mood, like, “I’ll be fine on my own.”
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
This is a popular song by Aoi Teshima, featured as the ending theme for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry.” Its lyrics feel like a letter written while waiting for a loved one to return to one’s hometown, and the gentle melody is soothing.
Aoi Teshima’s permeating voice seems to wrap up feelings of loneliness and gently warm them.
While the song can sound like a heartbreak ballad, many listeners may also find themselves thinking of family members far away.
Please give it a listen.
shadowShibasaki Kou
A masterpiece steeped in melancholy and poignancy, strikingly rendered in a 3/4 rhythm.
Feelings of loneliness, sorrow, and complex emotions toward a loved one are conveyed through Ko Shibasaki’s translucent vocals and the piano’s quiet melody, resonating deeply with listeners.
The beautiful, medium-tempo melody weaves a story alongside the delicate tone of the guitar—truly breathtaking.
Released in February 2006 and serving as the theme song for the TBS drama “Byakuyakō,” the piece struck a deep chord with audiences, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and appearing on numerous releases, including the albums “Kiki ♥” and “Single Best.” The lyrics, penned by Ko Shibasaki herself with a keen grasp of the novel’s world, and the stirring melody gently embrace the hearts of those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.
Classic and popular karaoke songs to sing when you feel lonely (91–100)
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
For those who want to listen to songs that share the same mood when they feel lonely, I recommend this track, “Yona Uta.” Released in 2019, it’s become so popular that it may well be considered one of Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai’s signature songs.
The lyrics convey the sorrow of no longer being able to see or touch someone dear, a feeling that many people can relate to in their own way.
Even just listening to the melody makes your chest tighten—it’s a song that could be called a true tearjerker from start to finish.