[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 songs of 6 minutes or more that you’ll want to sing at karaoke (1–10)
budKobukuro
An overflowing love and gratitude for a late mother are woven into this moving number that will bring you to tears.
It’s a single by the musical duo Kobukuro, released in March 2007.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad,” it won the 49th Japan Record Award.
Based on Kentaro Kobuchi’s feelings for his mother, whom he lost at the age of 18, the song conveys not only the sorrow of loss but also a powerful resolve to keep living.
The lyrics depict both the sense of irreplaceable loss and a hope for the future, and are sure to stir your heart.
It’s recommended for those moments when you want to sing gently and sincerely while thinking of someone dear.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
This is a bittersweet yet warm song that begins with a simple acoustic guitar tone.
It conveys the weight carried by the words “I love you,” intertwining a moving expression of deep love with the meaning of singing as a performer—truly a masterpiece.
Released in November 1997, its heartfelt vocals and universal message captured many hearts despite its simple sound.
It was chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Lu Over the Wall,” and has been embraced by even more listeners across generations.
With Kazuyoshi Saito’s characteristically warm vocals and memorable melody, it’s easy to sing at karaoke and is recommended when you want to convey your feelings to someone special or sing with heartfelt emotion.
Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song can be considered the very origin of the four-piece rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN.
It’s included on their indie-era album FLAME VEIN, released in March 1999.
It personifies a cat with glassy eyes and, from that perspective, portrays the difficulties and inner conflicts of living.
At the same time, it projects a stance of living strongly no matter the circumstances, which makes your heart swell as you listen.
It’s a pivotal work that defined the band’s direction and is frequently performed live.
Please try singing it when you’re feeling down or when you’re about to take a new step forward.
[Long Songs] 6+ Minute Long Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (11–20)
Somewhere Near Marseilles -Around Marseille-Utada Hikaru
A track by Hikaru Utada that was selected as the campaign song for the jewelry brand Cartier.
It’s included on her eighth album, BAD Mode, released in February 2022.
The house beat, which ebbs and flows like waves, and the lyrics that convey a heartfelt longing to see a lover far away create an overwhelming world.
Although this piece runs for about 12 minutes, its immersive progression only makes you feel that it still isn’t enough to fully savor Hikaru Utada’s musicality.
It may be on the longer side, but it’s perfect for letting yourself drift on its sonic waves at a laid-back party with close friends or during solo karaoke.
It’s a song I hope you’ll try at least once.
Tokyoichou BOYZ
Don’t you feel like songs titled “Tokyo” often end up being masterpieces? This one is by Ginnan BOYZ, who led the rock scene in the 2000s.
It’s the closing track of their 2005 album “Kimi to Boku no Daisanji Sekaisenteki Ren’ai Kakumei.” Mineta’s husky vocals really pierce the heart…
That sense of melancholy might especially hit home for anyone who left their hometown to live in Tokyo.
When you want to sink into a nostalgic mood, or when you can’t forget an old lover, definitely try singing this one.
End and Beginningkariyushi 58
An evocative song that captures the sparkle found in calm, everyday life, it was released in February 2010 as the B-side to Kariyushi 58’s single “Ame nochi Hare.” Its warm acoustic sound and heartfelt message—like reflecting on yourself at the end of the day—are compelling.
The lyrics gently question the finiteness of life and the importance of the everyday.
The song was used as the theme for the 2016 drama “Sanbiki no Ossan 3: Seigi no Mikata, Mitabi!!,” and from October 2024 it has also been featured in a commercial for Japan Manufacturing Service.
It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend, one that can stay close to anyone facing a life milestone, such as graduation or a job change.
You know,aimyon
A gentle singing voice resonates in the heart.
It’s a work by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, released in November 2023 as her 15th single.
Written as the theme song for the film “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window,” it’s a moving piece.
It conveys compassion and understanding for someone important, expressing the resolve to accept the person just as they are and the wish to stay close.
The desire to be together through both hard times and happy times warms the heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing at a relaxed pace among close friends.