A special feature on love songs and ballads you want girls to sing at karaoke

I want to become a ghost.Yuika

I Want to Become a Ghost / “Yuika” [MV]

Sung over a breezy sound, it’s a devoted—if a little heavy—love that wishes to become the ghost of the one they adore.

Yuika, whose realistic emotional expression resonates with many, delivers complex feelings of love with a clear, translucent voice.

Lyrics that express the ache of wanting to be close but unable to touch through unique metaphors are sure to make many listeners’ hearts skip a beat.

Released in July 2025, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Wataru-kun no XX ga Hōkai Sunzen.” If straight love songs leave you wanting more, this might fit perfectly with that frustrating, bittersweet feeling.

Mine or YoursUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada 'Mine or Yours' Music Video

Hikaru Utada is known for her attractive low register, but the song I’m introducing today, “Mine or Yours,” features a lot of falsetto as well.

The overall vocal range is G3–E5, which is fairly wide, but the tempo is very relaxed, so you should be able to sing it without rushing.

You can take solid breaths at each phrase, and since the melody steps upward phrase by phrase, the song itself is easy to memorize.

Points to watch when singing are preventing your pitch from dropping and keeping your falsetto stable.

The first verse starts on the lower side, so if you begin with a throaty sound, you won’t be able to transition smoothly into falsetto.

From the start, try lifting your facial muscles and eyebrows, and aim the sound forward as if resonating in front of your eyebrows.

Just keeping this in mind will help you maintain pitch and let your falsetto come out very smoothly.

Also, to keep falsetto from feeling strained, engage your lower abdomen firmly and release your voice without hesitation!

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Never endsUru

[Official] Uru “Never ends” Theme song for the TBS Friday drama “DOPE: Narcotics Control Division Special Investigations Unit”

“Never ends,” the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “DOPE: Narcotics Control Division Special Investigation Unit,” will be familiar to those watching the show.

The verse to pre-chorus range is set on the lower side, so try singing gently and carefully from the start without belting.

The high notes in the chorus go up to around D#5, but avoid forcing it—aim to deliver them cleanly in head voice like Uru.

There’s also a low note around C3 in the bridge, which may be low for many women, though lower-voiced female singers might find it manageable.

Sing gently without straining your throat.

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usyama

yama『us』Music Video

Yama’s song “us” doesn’t have many high notes, so there aren’t any parts where you need to belt; overall it’s sung in a whispery style, making it very easy to sing throughout.

The general range is G#3–C#5, and the verses (A-melody to B-melody) are on the lower side, which suits lower voices well.

The chorus does include some higher notes around C5, but if you sing them lightly with a falsetto-like tone rather than belting, it’ll be easier to sing without strain and will fit the song’s atmosphere perfectly.

Try delivering it gently and smoothly!

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I hate this love songchanmina

I hate this love song

In most of Chanmina’s songs, her wonderful low voice really stands out! Listening to “I hate this love song,” there are almost no high notes; the overall range is A3–C#5.

There’s a brief high note in the chorus, but given the song’s vibe, using falsetto is perfectly fine.

Also, can you hear that finger-snapping sound in the backing track? It plays a very important role in the rhythm of the song, so when you sing, try to lock into the rhythm by listening closely to those snaps! Chanmina has a lot of rap-heavy tracks, but this one doesn’t have bold rap sections, so it’s easier to learn as a song.

Highly recommended!

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Blue JeansHANA

Blue Jeans

A mid-tempo love ballad that layers the ache of a lovestruck night over well-worn jeans and sneakers.

Released in July 2025 as HANA’s second single, the track showcases a different side of the group whose debut song “ROSE” hit No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100.

Their collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL has also become a hot topic.

The lyrics, crafted by producer Chanmina, capture the raw feelings of love—frustration at not being able to see the one you like, and the jealousy that flares up over someone else.

On sleepless nights when you can’t stop thinking about that special person, this song might make your heart feel a little lighter, reminding you you’re not alone.

short nightnakigoto

Nakigoto / 'Short Night' (Drama film 'Ayaka-chan Is in Love with Senior Hiroko: 2nd Stage' Ending Theme Song) [Music Video]

This song weaves together the sweltering sleepless nights of summer with a longing to spend more time with someone you love.

Created by the band Nakigoto, it’s included on their major-label debut EP “Magic Hour,” released in July 2025.

It was selected as the theme song for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “Ayaka-chan Is in Love with Senior Hiroko: 2nd Stage.” The lyrics distill a pure wish—“I want this moment to last forever”—which serves not only as an expression of romantic feeling, but also as a message from the two members of Nakigoto, who hope that the precious time with their fans can be eternal.

Those layered lyrics just might bring a tear to your eye.