[Karaoke Songs for May] A list of classic tracks that capture the lingering spirit of spring and the arrival of early summer

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Back Number – Haru o Uta ni shite

Back Number’s Haru o Uta ni Shite portrays a bittersweet springtime farewell.

It’s included on their 2009 indie mini-album Nogashita Sakana.

The song brims with feelings of still cherishing someone after a breakup and being unable to forget them.

For those who’ve gone through a similar parting due to changes that come with spring, May may still be a time when the wounds haven’t healed.

Why not pour your unwavering love for that unforgettable person into a karaoke performance?

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SAKI

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Ulfuls – Kawaii Hito (Cute Person)

A cute, rock ’n’ roll-style medium-tempo number by Ulfuls.

It’s a simple, approachable song with a charming worldview, and since it sings about gratitude to one’s mother, it’s perfect for May when Mother’s Day comes around.

The lyrics overflow with that signature Ulfuls flavor, and the warm, sunny vibe makes it fun to sing! Above all, its catchy melody makes it especially easy to sing.

Highly recommended when you want to get everyone pumped up or create a happy mood!

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KEI

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King Gnu – Root

Even if I’m someone who doesn’t stand out, I want to be someone who matters to the person I love.

This is a mid-tempo ballad by King Gnu that weaves delicate emotions into its fabric.

Like the roots of a flower slowly spreading underground, it gently portrays relationships that grow over time and two people supporting one another as they draw close, expressed with a tender sensibility.

Released in October 2024 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea,” it layers a beautiful piano-and-strings melody with a contemporary sense of rhythm and choral parts reminiscent of a nursery rhyme, vividly capturing the flow of time and feelings that never change.

While embracing life’s transience, the song invites you to reflect on what it means to live quietly yet with strength.

It’s a track that will resonate in your heart when you’re anxious about a new environment or uncertain about a relationship with someone important to you.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

Shunrai by Kenshi Yonezu, included on the 2017 album BOOTLEG.

It’s a melodic song that expresses the emotional shifts of a man falling in love.

More and more people are singing Kenshi Yonezu’s songs at karaoke these days.

While many think of Lemon when it comes to Kenshi Yonezu, choosing this song at karaoke might help you stand out from the crowd.

Its upbeat vibe makes it a great pick for May or the spring season.

Give it a try!

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Hito Sui

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Kariyushi58 “Anma”

Released in 2006, this is Kariyushi58’s debut single “Anma.” “Anma” means “mother” in the Okinawan dialect.

The song was written by vocalist Shingo Maekawa for his mother.

The lyrics reflect on his somewhat mischievous youth and the realization, after entering society, of how important and precious his parents are.

The second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day.

If you haven’t been expressing your gratitude regularly, why not send this song to your mother? She’ll surely be delighted.

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Hito Sui

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