Classic and popular love songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

Koresawa “Tobacco” [Music Video]

It’s a painfully honest story song that realistically portrays heartbreak.

Over more than six minutes, post-breakup emotions are carefully traced alongside the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar.

A pack of cigarettes left behind by an ex becomes the trigger for recalling the time they spent together, and looking back, only regret remains—such a bittersweet inner landscape is woven through Koresawa’s delicate vocals.

Released in March 2017, just before her major-label debut, this piece can be considered a culmination of her work.

It’s also included on the album “Korekara,” where it continues to be loved.

The melodious, straightforward lyrics are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.

On nights when you want to face your own feelings, try singing it at karaoke.

GuaranaSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Guarana” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – GUARANA Music Video

A Skima Switch song that refreshingly sings about the timidity of love is a track that brings back the dilemmas of youth.

Released in August 2006, it also drew attention as the theme song for the film “Rough.” It’s characterized by its exhilarating sound and lyrics packed with heartfelt messages to someone you truly love.

As a timeless youth anthem, it’s perfect for livening up a karaoke session or when you’re looking for a song to give you a push.

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Spitz / Cherry

This is one of Spitz’s signature songs, coloring a fresh page of youth.

The acoustic guitar, woven into the band’s sound, creates a pleasant feeling that evokes the arrival of spring.

Released in April 1996, the song topped the Oricon chart in just four weeks despite having no tie-in, and became a massive hit with over 1.61 million copies sold.

Since 2019, it has also been used in NTT East’s commercials, making it beloved across generations.

Sing it at karaoke, and it will surely bring back bittersweet memories for those who listen.

With lyrics that portray the feelings of someone in love, it’s sure to speak for your heart.

All the Love Songs I’ve GotNaoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi – A Whole Lotta Love Song from “THE BEST!”

After traveling around the world, he made his major-label debut as a singer-songwriter.

His roots lie in Black music, and he continues to create a unique sound inspired by his journeys to various countries and a wide range of musical genres.

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Marcy – Wish (Official Music Video)

A luscious ballad that sings of a fleeting love and a fervent wish against fate.

It gently portrays the purity of feelings for the other person and the way love matures, all with a warm gaze.

Ukyo Yoshida’s emotive vocals tenderly embrace the protagonist’s earnest longing.

This song from Marcy was released in December 2024 as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anyway, I’m Going to Fall in Love.” It’s the perfect track for when you want to turn your feelings for someone special into song, or to sing with all your heart at karaoke.

Its gentle melody and relatable lyrics are sure to convey your feelings with certainty.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

She is a half-Taiwanese, half-Japanese singer-songwriter, with a Taiwanese father and a Japanese mother.

This song is Hitoto Yo’s fifth single and one of her signature tracks.

It was written after she received an email from a friend who was in New York during the September 11 attacks.

LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – LA･LA･LA LOVE SONG with NAOMI CAMPBELL [Official Video Short ver.]

An R&B masterpiece ballad that lifts your spirits like a carousel.

It beautifully captures both the sweetness and the ache of romance.

Toshinobu Kubota’s silky vocals and Naomi Campbell’s whisper-like chorus blend in exquisite harmony.

Released in May 1996, it became a breakout hit as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Long Vacation,” selling 1.856 million copies and winning the Japan Record Award for Excellence.

With a warmth that gently wraps the rain in your heart, this song is perfect for those newly in love and for adults who cherish precious memories.