Recommended ballads for men at karaoke: deliver moving performances with timeless songs that touch the heart.
When it comes to karaoke classics, ballads are a must.
Especially ballads that express a man’s emotions—they’re filled with lyrics anyone can relate to.
From the pain of heartbreak and feelings for someone special, to the resolve you find at life’s crossroads.
We’re here to introduce you to timeless songs that will move your heart.
From tracks you want that special someone to hear, to the one song you want to show off at karaoke, we’ll be sharing male vocal ballads that will resonate with you.
Recommended ballads for men (1–10)
ForeverNEW!Gosuperāzu
Let us introduce a supreme love ballad sung by The Gospellers, who continue to captivate listeners with their sophisticated choral work! Released as a single in August 2000, it still enjoys enduring popularity.
It was also chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” earning support from many music fans.
This song, with its gentle, mellow atmosphere, sings of invisible bonds and a love that lasts beyond time.
The piece beautifully fuses refined melodies with layered vocals, making it profoundly moving.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke when you want to convey sincere feelings to someone special; if you sing it carefully and with emotion, you’re sure to deeply touch the hearts of those around you.
Stand by me, Stand by you.NEW!Hirai Dai
A warm love song sung by Dai Hirai, “Stand by me, Stand by you.” Released as a digital single in September 2020, the track was also featured in a web commercial for a wedding information site.
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and the soothing melody overlap to calmly portray the joy of walking through life for a long time with the one you love.
His unadorned, understated vocals tenderly nestle close to the listener’s heart.
Celebrating the everyday moments shared with someone special, this song is a perfect classic ballad to sing at karaoke to express your feelings for your partner.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
This is Hideaki Tokunaga’s debut single, released in 1986.
With his distinctive husky tone and sweet, slightly higher register, he sings of lingering feelings for a woman he parted with.
As the title suggests, the “rain” deepens the sense of loneliness, poignancy, and sadness.
It’s a classic that has been covered by many artists and is considered one of Tokunaga’s signature songs.
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
This is a song Fujii Kaze wrote specifically for the film “If She Blooms in April.” Released in March 2024, it gently sings about the essence of love and the changes in life.
Its soft piano melody and Fujii Kaze’s warm vocals highlight the song’s profound message.
The lyrics, which portray the lightness and fulfillment that come from letting go of attachment, are particularly striking.
It’s a perfect match for the film’s sweeping love story.
Highly recommended for those standing at a crossroads in life or wishing to reevaluate their relationships with loved ones.
It’s a ballad that will surely resonate when sung at karaoke.
You probably don’t need it.NEW!back number
It’s a poignant ballad that portrays lingering attachment and heartbreak from a male perspective.
Even as he resolves to “accept the breakup gracefully” with a partner whose feelings have changed, the suffocating ache of being unable to forget is vividly depicted.
The acoustic guitar accompaniment keeps the mood gentle throughout, so the vocals really stand out.
When you sing, don’t overthink your delivery; focus on rhythm and tempo so the vertical alignment doesn’t slip.
Singing carefully will help bring out the atmosphere, but try not to be too uniform—sing the chorus a bit more clearly for contrast.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
Ken Hirai’s classic song “Hitomi wo Tojite” (“Close Your Eyes”).
This track was used as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” and Ken Hirai also performed it at the 2004 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The deeply heartrending lyrics, which evoke the loss of someone precious, tighten your chest just by listening.
Yet within the sorrow you can feel gratitude and love for that special person, making it a love song you’ll want to hear again and again.
If you’re going to sing a Ken Hirai ballad, why not choose this one?
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
This is the 23rd single by EXILE, a dance and vocal group whose unparalleled dance performances and entertainment value have made them especially popular among younger generations.
The song was used in a music.jp commercial and as the opening theme for the music variety show “Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER,” and it has become a staple graduation ballad.
Although there are intervals that leap into falsetto here and there, it’s actually easier to sing than it might seem because it isn’t a song where you belt.
It’s a recommended karaoke choice for men—sing it while reminiscing about your youth.
