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 (1–10)
It’s fine for now.MIMI
A ballad whose beautiful, heartrending melody and striking piano sound gently stay by your side.
Wrapped in a warm, tender tune, it sings as if offering a quiet hand to someone weary of putting on a brave face.
There are nights when we can’t sleep, unable to accept our failures, setbacks, or our own frailty.
This song encourages you to keep moving forward at your own pace, embracing even past tears as cherished memories.
Released as a single in December 2022, it is also included on the album “When I Embrace the Night.” out in March 2025.
It’s a song to listen to softly when you’re hurting or feel like you’re trying too hard on your own.
the depths of the heartrokudenashi
A ballad that embraces loneliness and solitude was released by Rokudenashi in February 2025.
While containing hardship and pain, it carefully portrays an earnest desire to cherish a loved one and find hope.
With MIMI’s delicate melodies and Ninjin’s expressively rich vocals, this work stays by your side on lonely nights and helps you take a step toward tomorrow.
When you feel isolated or carry pain in your heart, listening to this song will gently cradle your unsteady feelings.
Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song that gently envelops the solitary moments of facing oneself in the stillness of the night.
The longing to be loved, the desire to convey the pain buried deep within the heart—yet being unable to put it into words…
Such tender, aching emotions are expressed through delicate melodies and a dreamlike soundscape.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in January 2024 as the theme song for the film “Silent Love,” the track drew a huge response, surpassing 100 million streams on Billboard Japan.
On nights when you can’t face your own weakness, or when your heart feels like it’s about to break, let this song stay by your side—it will surely bring you solace.
Karaoke classics and popular songs to sing when you feel lonely (11–20)
counting songamazarashi
A song that carefully counts each event in a life, reexamining its joys and sorrows.
The lyrics weave in the disillusionment felt while trying to live decently as a human being, the difficulty of continuing to trust others, and the importance of having someone with whom you can share your burdens—and it’s impossible not to feel deep empathy.
This work was released in February 2017 and is included on the album “Message Bottle.” When you’re on the verge of losing sight of your purpose or feeling profound loneliness, its warm voice will gently stay by your side and soothe your heart.
Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN
A little-known masterpiece by BEGIN.
It’s a song that resonates with feelings for one’s hometown—its nature, culture, and the people who live there.
When you feel lonely and homesick, singing this song naturally brings the scenes of your hometown to mind and fills you with a gentle sense of nostalgia.
Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a classic by BUMP OF CHICKEN! The lyrics about thinking of a close friend are incredibly appealing, and the melody really resonates with the heart.
It’s the perfect song to sing when you’re missing a good friend or friends from your hometown.
You’re sure to feel refreshed after singing it!
The Light That Is YouGARNET CROW
A masterpiece where a relaxed melody perfectly matches powerful lyrics.
It sings of feelings for someone precious through GARNET CROW’s distinctive worldview.
The build-up toward the chorus is especially moving and really hits home when you sing it.