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

To my belovedET-KING

ET-KING – To My Beloved

It’s a J-pop unit consisting of a vocalist, DJ, and MC.

They shot to fame with “To My Beloved.” TENN, who had been married to Takako Uehara, has already died by suicide, and the leader, Itokin, developed cancer—making them a group that has faced many hardships.

confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Confession”

The lyrics honestly expressing the feelings of someone in love really hit home! It’s a song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS that keeps captivating many fans who say, “No matter how anxious I feel, this song gives me courage.” Released in July 2008, it was used in a Suntory “Lucky Cider” commercial and reached No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

It’s also known as a walk-up song for professional baseball players.

If you want to express your feelings to someone you like but can’t quite bring yourself to say it, this song is perfect for you! Listen to it to boost your courage, and take the plunge to confess your feelings.

Surely, your honest feelings will reach them.

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Love Song

Released in 2007 as GReeeeN’s third single, this song is a moving love ballad that portrays straightforward romantic feelings.

Chosen as the theme song for NTV’s “UtaSuta!!” in May, it captured the hearts of many.

The lyrics, expressing pure affection, blend beautifully with the simple piano melody.

When the chorus swells, you can’t help but sing along with everyone around you.

Evoking the sweet and bittersweet shades of youth, this track is perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special.

Why not sing it wholeheartedly with friends or a loved one?

In loveHY

HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

A gem of a love song that portrays the journey of looking forward after heartbreak.

It gently expresses the acceptance of a past breakup and the growth that comes from that experience, carried by a tender melody.

It’s a memorable masterpiece marked by a positive spirit—gratitude for the encounter, and a resolve to cherish the memories even if the love was not meant to be.

Included on the album “TIME,” this song was written as the theme for the film “366 Days,” set for release in January 2025.

Positioned as an answer song to “366 Days,” which depicts unrequited love, it completes the story by tracing the path to recovery from heartbreak.

A heartwarming ballad that will resonate with those who have overcome the pain of a breakup or who hold dear the memories of a precious love.

NAOHY

SOLIDEMO / NAO（HY cover）

This song features HY’s outstanding lyrics that evocatively portray the bittersweet feelings of a woman in love.

The poignant emotions of unrequited love—realizing that you’re not the one they truly want—are expressed through beautiful words.

Released in April 2006, the track resonated with many listeners and garnered particular support from women.

HY’s songs aren’t easy to sing, but if you deliver the lyrics with care, they’re sure to touch the listener’s heart.

It’s a perfect choice for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or unrequited love.

If you sing it toward the end of a karaoke session, when everyone’s in the mood for something calmer, it will strike a chord with the whole room.

The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

Door to Tomorrow – I WiSH (Ai Kawashima)

This song features a translucent, captivating vocal that paints a bittersweet youthful romance and a hopeful outlook on the future.

It delicately captures the moment one realizes their first love, as a refreshing breeze blows after the rain.

Released in 2003, it became a major talking point as the theme song for the romance reality show “Ainori.” It was also a commercial success, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks.

Highly popular as a go-to karaoke love song, it’s perfect for sharing the joy and heartache of love.

It’s an ideal addition to a moving playlist that warms your heart the moment you press play.

PassionKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “Passion” Music Video

Passionate, a cool electronic number chosen as the theme song for the drama Rookie! starring Koichi Domoto.

Released as a single in 2001, it became a hit, selling over 500,000 copies.

True to its title, it’s a love song that unfolds with fervent emotions and has a distinctly mature finish.

There’s a key change in the final chorus, yet the vocal range remains quite singable.

How you create a lustrous mood—through tone color and the like—will be the key to expressing its world.

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