[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 over 6 minutes that you’ll want to sing at karaoke (31–40)
Whale SongMrs. GREEN APPLE
A grand ballad that evokes the song of a lonely whale.
Included on the second album “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE,” it was released in January 2017.
It poignantly portrays the sense of isolation, as if cast into the vast ocean, and the struggle to find one’s place.
The melody line, which makes full use of high registers and a wide vocal range, is breathtaking.
Why not let your voice resonate to the fullest when singing solo or with a small group of close friends at karaoke?
So there was one in Tokyo, too.Fukuyama Masaharu
“There Was One in Tokyo, Too” is a ballad about a protagonist who moved to Tokyo with a dream and sings while thinking of their hometown.
Throughout, it carries a gently melancholic mood that feels comforting whether you sing it or listen to it.
Even while being swept up in the busy days of the big city, your mind drifts to someone dear in quiet moments.
Even as time goes by, we’d like to never forget that feeling.
ALIVEMr.Children
While depicting the harshness of life, this moving number resonates with a powerful sense of finding hope.
It’s included on Mr.Children’s sixth album, “BOLERO,” released in March 1997.
It’s one of the tracks on this mega-hit record that sold over three million copies.
With its grand arrangement, weighty yet fervent message, and Sakurai’s captivating vocals, it’s sure to draw you in.
Sing it at karaoke, and it will surely give you the strength to face tomorrow.
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.
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.
[Long Songs] 6-minute-plus long songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (41–50)
apoptosisOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song likens the transience of life and its end to programmed cell death, and it was released in August 2021 as the lead track from the major second album, Editorial.
Featuring a dynamic arrangement that shifts from electronic sounds to a composition incorporating live instruments, the lyrics delicately capture Satoshi Fujiwara’s feelings as he approached the age of 30.
If you sing this track at karaoke, its floating melodies and profound theme will offer a special moment to reflect on your inner self.
FOREVER & EVERLUNA SEA
A five-member rock band, LUNA SEA, who elevated the musical style known as Visual Kei into something more popular and went on to greatly influence bands that followed.
This track, included on their fifth album “STYLE,” overwhelms with its arrangement that conveys a weighty worldview and its ethereal sound.
Despite exceeding ten minutes in length, its dramatic progression offers a wealth of appeal—so much so that it may still feel insufficient for fully savoring the essence of LUNA SEA’s music.
It’s a hidden gem you should try at least once.