[Long Songs] Songs over 6 minutes long that you want to sing at karaoke

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If you want to enjoy music to your heart’s content at karaoke, Fujifabric’s “Tegami” is a perfect choice.

This long track is included on their 10th album “F,” released in 2019.

“Tegami” tells the story of a protagonist who longs for their distant hometown, enveloping listeners in nostalgia and warm hope.

For music fans, the karaoke box—truly a sacred place—is ideal for sharing songs like this and exchanging emotions.

Let yourself savor its emotion for over six minutes, where you can cry and still end up smiling.

You’ll be immersed in a sense of familiar scenery and the feeling of reclaiming lost time.

My Father’s Longest Daysadamasashi

Masashi Sada — The Longest Day of My Father — from the Sanzenkai Memorial Concert

This is a long-form piece that portrays a father from the birth of his daughter until she leaves the nest, told from the viewpoint of his son.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter Masashi Sada—who has produced numerous classics such as “Kampaku Sengen” and “From the North Country: Theme of Hotaru”—and it was released as a single in 1979.

The story-like lyrics are moving even just to read.

If a father with a daughter were to sing it, I think he would be in tears by the latter half.

That’s how deeply it resonates.

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Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓

Messenger From Sunday by THE HIGH-LOWS

This is a signature song by THE HIGH-LOWS, where a rock sound and heartwarming lyrics are perfectly matched.

Featured on their October 1995 album “THE HIGH-LOWS,” the track gained attention as the ending theme for the TV show “Downtown no Gotsu Ee Kanji” and as the theme song for the 2004 film “Zebraman.” The protagonist’s resolve to live with humor and kindness, without hurting others, makes it universally relatable and deeply appealing.

With a lively rhythm and friendly melody that make its roughly six-minute runtime feel short, it’s a song you can relax and enjoy even at karaoke—a tune you’ll want to sing to your heart’s content with good friends.

Forever LoveX JAPAN

X Japan – Forever Love

“Forever Love,” X JAPAN’s greatest love song, runs just under nine minutes.

Many of X JAPAN’s songs are long, but this one is definitely indispensable.

It conveys a grand, boundless love, and despite its length, it never feels long—just listening to it is deeply soothing.

It’s great to sing freely and comfortably on your own at karaoke, and it’s also perfect to sing to your partner.

In the span of its playtime, this song evokes a vast love and a variety of stories.

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SAKI

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19 or 20yurayura teikoku

19 or 20

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.

SaraiKayama Yūzō & Tanimura Shinji

Sarai: Yuzo Kayama / Shinji Tanimura

A masterpiece woven from heartfelt, lyrical lyrics and the rich vocals of Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura.

Since its release in November 1992, it has been cherished as the theme song for “24-Hour Television.” Centered on the theme of a “hometown of the heart,” the lyrics sing of distant hometowns and loved ones, resonating with many people.

In karaoke, the rousing chorus part creates moments that deepen bonds with friends.

It’s recommended for times when you want to share moving emotions or sing with heartfelt feelings for someone special.

The beauties of nature — flowers, birds, wind, and the moon (a poetic expression appreciating nature’s elegance)Ketsumeishi

Kachō-Fūgetsu [JAPAN TRIP]

There are many masterpieces among songs and albums titled “Kachou Fuugetsu,” and this single that Ketsumeishi released in 2002 is also a really great track.

It’s a long piece that runs over seven minutes and nearly reaches eight, yet it strangely doesn’t feel long at all.

It conveys a sense of being soothed while spending time in pleasant nature, and it brings a calm feeling when your days are hectic or you feel like you’re losing yourself.

Its very relaxed tempo also makes it easy to sing, which is another part of its appeal.

It’s perfect as a palate-cleansing track, and I also recommend it as a closer.

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KEI

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