[Long Songs] Songs over 6 minutes long that you want to sing at karaoke
What kind of songs do you sing at karaoke?
People have all sorts of preferences—from upbeat tracks that lift your spirits to tender ballads that resonate in your heart—but here we’re focusing on “songs with long performance times.”
At karaoke, you want to sing your favorite songs comfortably while keeping the vibe in mind, right?
We’ve gathered songs that let you sing for a long time.
These might be a bit hard to choose in a large group, but they’re all wonderful songs, so enjoy them solo or with close friends and fellow fans!
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[Long Songs] Long tracks of 6 minutes or more that you’ll want to sing at karaoke (71–80)
killing timekinoko teikoku
It’s a song that begins with a sentimental guitar tone and then draws you into a distinctive worldview.
Created by Kinoko Teikoku, it’s included on their mini-album “Uzu ni Naru,” released in May 2012.
An over-eight-minute epic depicting the tedium of everyday life and inner turmoil.
It features Kinoko Teikoku’s signature emotional sound influenced by shoegaze and post-rock.
It’s packed with subtle feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and a kind of resignation felt within a monotonous routine.
A track you’ll want to sing slowly and thoroughly at solo karaoke or with a small group of close friends.
Two starsyurayura teikoku
If you want to surrender yourself to a sweet psychedelic ballad, try this track from Yura Yura Teikoku’s classic album “Me no Car.” Released in June 1999, it’s a seven-and-a-half-minute epic that closes out the album, with a dreamy, mist-wandering atmosphere and a wistful melody that tugs at the heart.
The calmly repeating rhythm and guitar tones shimmering like a water’s surface feel soothing, and despite its length, it never grows tiresome.
Contrary to the band’s reputation for intense songs, this one is quiet and romantic—perfect for when you want to sing with a gentle, tender touch.
Its sound, which feels like the stillness before dawn, is ideal for a relaxed moment with close friends or for immersing yourself alone in the world of the song.
A Certain Light (JFK 8’16” Full Length)Ozawa Kenji
This is the 17th single released in December 1997 by Kenji Ozawa, who has been active since the 1990s.
A grand piece that runs 8 minutes and 16 seconds, it is the longest of Ozawa’s singles.
Inspired the moment he arrived at JFK Airport in the United States, the song is said to be dedicated to his late grandfather.
Through depictions of city clamor and railway tracks, the lyrics resonate as they search for an enduring hope amid a sense of loss.
Although it was not included on any original studio album, it has long been celebrated among fans as one of his finest songs.
When you’re worn out by everyday life, it’s perfect to sing alone, quietly feeling the light within your heart.
Let your body move with the rhythm and cherish every word as you weave it.
Scene of angelsOzawa Kenji
A number that runs for over 10 minutes—the longest in Kenji Ozawa’s catalog.
It’s included on the album Inu wa Hoeru ga Caravan wa Susumu, later retitled and re-released as dogs.
With Ozawa’s gentle vocals and a relaxed, steady tempo that reflects on everyday life, the song has a solid core about moving forward in life.
It’s recommended for those who want to soak in the atmosphere of Ozawa’s music and sing at an easy pace while immersing themselves in his world.
The mood gradually brightens as it goes, so enjoy singing while feeling that change, too!
miraclekururi
Many of you may have heard it since it was used in a commercial.
It’s a song by Quruli, a rock band from Kyoto, released in 2011 as their 24th single.
It also served as the theme song for a film of the same name.
It’s a gentle ballad whose warm sound slowly seeps into your heart.
The relaxed melody pairs perfectly with lyrics that express down-to-earth feelings.
Give it a try when you want to create a calm atmosphere at karaoke.
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi
I bet a lot of people feel like listening to this when summer comes around.
It’s a single released in 2003 by Ketsumeishi, a music group that’s been active in the Japanese scene for many years.
It’s bright yet nostalgic, with a sound that captures all the best parts of summer—so pleasant to listen to.
And it has that irresistible charm that makes you want to hum along.
The lyrics are highly relatable, so it’s easy to put yourself in the story as you listen.
If you can, I recommend singing it at karaoke with friends and splitting up the parts!
In a corner of Asiayoshida takurou
It’s a more-than-12-minute epic by Takuro Yoshida, one of Japan’s quintessential folk singers.
One notable point is that only live recordings exist—most famously from his 1980 concert at the Nippon Budokan.
The sound has a dark atmosphere that seems to express sorrow and suffering, which in turn heightens the message of the lyrics.
The words embody the core of folk music: feelings of rebellion and discontent voiced by the powerless.
The dynamic, tempo-shifting vocal delivery is key, conveying a song in which emotions move and evolve in many directions.
