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.
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Recommended ballads for men (21–30)
I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi
A ballad you can sing with a moist, mature allure.
Released in 1994, it became a big hit.
The range itself isn’t very high; if you can firmly nail the G4 in the chorus as an accent, you’ll be in good shape.
Since it’s a relaxed song, it’s easy to rack up points with pitch accuracy, long tones, and vibrato, so you need to take solid breaths and project your voice.
The structure builds clearly from verse (A) → pre-chorus (B) → chorus.
Deliver the A section in a spoken, narrative style, gradually raise the tension in the B section toward the chorus, and then let your emotions burst in the chorus!
Before I forgetVaundy
Released in September 2025 as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s “Find my Tokyo.” campaign, this piece is a ballad that overlays cityscapes with shifting memories.
Set against the backdrop of twilight, it conveys a poignant desire to grasp fading recollections before they slip away, caught between dreams and reality.
The gentle vocals, airy sound, and a structure that cherishes pauses and lingering resonance create a soothing feel.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to hold treasured memories close to their heart.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is one of Official HIGE DANDism’s signature ballads, sung over a dramatic melody about the end of a heartrending love.
The protagonist deeply loves the other person yet realizes they are not meant to be, and their inner struggle is heartbreaking.
Holding an impossible wish—if only in another timeline—and ultimately stepping back while praising the other’s beauty, the lyrics are impossible to hear without tears.
Released as a single in May 2019, it became widely known as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP.” Pouring your feelings into it at karaoke will surely lighten the burden on your heart.
A song that heals the pain of heartbreak and helps you gradually look forward, this masterpiece gently stays by your side in the season of farewells.
Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi
Thanks to Masafumi Akikawa, who comes from a classical vocal background, the song became a huge hit, and many people probably try to imitate it at karaoke.
It’s a piece that shines even when sung naturally rather than with classical technique, so relax and sing it in your own voice.
The overall vocal range of the song is B2 to F#4, so it tends to pull toward the lower register.
Before you start singing, try adopting the kind of facial expression Akikawa uses—this helps open the throat and makes it easier to use your breath, so this part is worth imitating! Low notes can unconsciously strain your throat, so if you project your voice slowly straight out in front of you, your body will resonate and the sound will come out more easily.
Try doing this consciously!
rendezvousshaitoopu
A languid, sweet vocal that seeps into the heart—this track is perfect for long autumn nights.
Created by Shytopes, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto, it paints a romantic picture of the heartache of a breakup.
The image of the protagonist dashing out into the rain despite knowing they’ll never meet again is truly wrenching.
Lyrics that sing of the void left in everyday life by a lover’s absence resonate with the reflective air of autumn.
Upon its release in April 2023, the song spread rapidly across social media, surpassing 100 million streams by November of the same year.
It was later included on the album “Hors d’oeuvre.” At karaoke, why not let your emotions ride the bittersweet melody and deliver it with a gentle, soulful touch?
Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN
A classic song that represents Okinawa, widely known as the image song for NHK’s “30th Anniversary of Okinawa’s Reversion to the Mainland.” It’s popular across generations, but when a man in his 50s sings it at karaoke or in a snack bar, his life experience adds a persuasive depth that warms up the room.
Since the song itself has a gentle Okinawan feel, it’s better to sing softly, as if speaking to the listener, rather than belting it out.
The melody flows smoothly, so try not to break the phrases too much—take a good breath and sing through to the end of each line.
That will help bring out the right atmosphere.
Get Along Together -Because I Want to Give You My Love-Yamane Yasuhiro
A signature song by Yasuhiro Yamane released in 1993, it was born as a wedding song and has since become a celebrated ballad widely sung as a graduation song and chorus piece.
In karaoke, it’s especially popular among men in their 50s, and singing it with emotion can really liven up the room! While the overall range is relatively calm, there’s a sudden rise in pitch in the chorus, so watch out for that part.
In particular, the “na” consonant line tends to have a nasal pronunciation; when this overlaps with high notes, it can be hard to hit them even if you sing normally.
Be sure to take a good breath and project your voice.
Singing more firmly than you think will help your voice come out comfortably!