[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 (21–30)
Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
Released in 1989, “Mirai Yosouzu II” is a well-known love ballad.
Among DREAMS COME TRUE’s songs, it has the longest running time.
The version included on its first appearance, the album “LOVE GOES ON…,” runs a full 7 minutes 20 seconds, and even the single-cut version is 6 minutes 32 seconds.
With its relaxed tempo, you can really savor the song.
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
It’s a story-style song written by singer-songwriter Kana Uemura based on her real-life experience, with a runtime of 9 minutes and 52 seconds.
The lyrics, which recount memories with her grandmother, moved many listeners and led to an appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Released in 2010, it was included on the mini-album “Watashi no Kakeratachi” and was later released as a single.
Endless JourneyMr.Children
One of Mr.
Children’s signature songs, “Owarinaki Tabi” (Endless Journey), is a single released in 1998 with a runtime of 7 minutes and 8 seconds.
It marked their full-fledged return after a hiatus in 1997.
With universally relatable lyrics about wanting to face forward and live, it’s a masterpiece that really hits home.
It’s perfect for singing your heart out during a solo karaoke session.
NEVER ENDAmuro Namie
It was released in 2000 as Namie Amuro’s 17th single.
The song was produced by Tetsuya Komuro for the 26th G8 Summit in 2000.
It became a 6-minute-25-second masterpiece after former Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi asked him, as the overall music producer for the Kyushu–Okinawa Summit, to create an image song.
ART OF LIFEX JAPAN
“ART OF LIFE” is a 29-minute epic! It starts with a classical atmosphere and then suddenly shifts into a rock style—quintessential X JAPAN and seriously cool.
The lyrics, written entirely in English, are based on YOSHIKI’s life story.
Since the song is extremely long, solo karaoke is recommended if you want to sing it.
The train called lifeBaba Toshihide
This song is included on Toshihide Baba’s album “The Train Called Life,” his first release after returning to a major label following a decade in the indie scene.
Over the course of a little more than nine minutes, it tells the life story of a single boy.
It evokes a poignant sense of nostalgia as the times shift from the Showa to the Heisei era, and it really tugs at the heart.
TearsX JAPAN
The ninth single by X JAPAN, a five-member rock band Japan proudly presents to the world.
Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Smiling with Hatred,” this ballad is also known as their biggest hit.
Despite running over ten minutes, its dramatic arrangement makes you forget the length and showcases X JAPAN’s musical depth beyond metal.
It’s a grand number that keeps both singers and listeners engaged even in karaoke.
