[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)
19 or 20yurayura teikoku
How about immersing yourself in a surreal, ecstatic world of rock? This is a track by Yura Yura Teikoku, a band that stood out in Japan’s rock scene.
It’s included on the album “Me no Car,” released in June 1999.
Though it runs for about seven minutes, its sticky groove and distorted guitar tones gradually pull you into a singular sonic space.
The lyrics, strung together with suggestive numbers, are highly mysterious and fire the imagination.
While it was never released as a single, it remains a fan favorite.
It’s perfect for sharing a deep, heady vibe with close friends or belting out alone in total immersion.
Give yourself over to the sound of the words and the groove, and your karaoke room might just transform into another dimension.
Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
The 2006 smash hit “Junrenka” runs over seven minutes.
Its straightforward, male-perspective lyrics make women’s hearts flutter.
You can sing the whole song solo, or split the rap parts and sing with friends—it’s fun either way.
The track is surprisingly long, so you can really soak in its vibe.
[Long Songs] Long tracks over 6 minutes that you’ll want to sing at karaoke (31–40)
like; to like; fond ofNishino Kana
Kana Nishino has released so many love songs that she’s often called the queen of romance tracks.
She’s a popular artist sung at karaoke by people of all genders! The song “Suki” captures the moment when you realize you like someone but can’t quite tell them yet.
It pulls out the feelings and gestures that come with the start of love in fine detail, making it easy for listeners to relate.
As a classic love song, it might be a great pick to sing at karaoke in front of someone you like!
SAY YOUR DREAMGLAY
“SAY YOUR DREAM” is GLAY’s 40th single, released in 2009.
It’s a 13-minute epic that TAKURO spent eight years creating.
The repeated chorus gives you a push and helps you stay positive.
It’s a quintessential GLAY rock tune packed with hope for the future.
moonlightASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A four-piece band, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, who built a new standard for Japanese rock on a foundation of emo and alternative rock.
This track appears on their 2006 album “Fanclub,” and is notable for its piano intro that quotes a classical masterpiece.
Though it runs over six minutes and twenty seconds, its dramatic structure—shifting from silence to intense sound—draws you in so completely that it never feels long.
The lyrics, which evoke the stillness after a sudden downpour and the loneliness of harboring feelings that don’t reach their destination, seep deeply into the listener’s heart.
Embracing a sense of loss while striving to live on, the song is imbued with earnest emotion.
If you sing it with feeling in its subdued atmosphere, it’s sure to leave a profound afterglow in the air.
Captain of the ShipNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Here’s one I want you to sing with grit and pour your soul into.
It’s by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a singer-songwriter from Kagoshima, and it’s the title track of his album Captain of the Ship, released in November 1993.
Likening life to a voyage, it delivers a powerful message urging you to carve out your future with your own strength, and it shakes the listener to the core.
It’s a sprawling piece that runs over 13 minutes, yet the explosive emotions and soul-baring cries in the latter half are so overwhelming that it flies by in a flash because of its sheer intensity.
It’s also known as a legendary number in live performances, where the call-and-response with the audience unites the entire venue.
When fans of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi get together, a karaoke box is guaranteed to be filled with the same feverish energy as a live concert!
BAD COMMUNICATIONB’z
“BAD COMMUNICATION” is a track included on a mini-album released in 1989.
It’s a number with a really cool dance beat.
Various versions have been released, including lyrics entirely in English and an acoustic version.
In live performances, it’s often played in a hard rock style.