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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Ballads Recommended for Men (31–40)
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Formed through the audition program PRODUCE 101 JAPAN, JO1 is a global boy group that continues its remarkable rise.
Known for their powerful dance tracks, they unveiled a new side of their appeal with a song released in August 2025.
Written specifically for them by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, this medium-tempo ballad weaves hopes for growth and heartfelt feelings for a loved one—like a small bud dreaming of the day it blooms in its own color.
Serving as the theme song for the film “Mt.
Fuji, Coffee, and the Equation of Happiness,” it warmly accompanies the story.
It’s a gentle work that softly lights a lamp in your heart when you take a new step forward.
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
From the very beginning, Ken Hirai’s beautiful singing voice resonates in this song.
It’s a 2004 track that was used in a TOYOTA Corolla Fielder commercial and also served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Truth of Tsugumi Kuzushi.” The lyrics make it a ballad that feels both like singing and like speaking to someone, so it’s a song you can really get into and sing calmly.
I often point out Ken Hirai’s singing characteristics to my students, so please use them as a reference! First, while it’s memorable that he sings with his eyes closed, in reality, closing your eyes can cause unnecessary tension and make it harder to stay on pitch.
However, Hirai raises his eyebrows and uses his hand to track the pitch while he sings.
He compensates in other ways so that singing becomes more natural and easier.
This gesture also makes it much easier to produce falsetto, so definitely give it a try!
You’re the Only…Ono Masatoshi
Masatoshi Ono is known in Japan as one of the top masters of high-tone vocals.
In addition to his falsetto, he is highly regarded for his mixed voice, and he’s famous for delivering solid sound pressure even at high pitches.
Speaking of Ono’s most challenging songs, “You’re the Only…” is probably at the top of the list.
This piece features an exceptionally wide range from mid1 G# to hi B, and it does not use falsetto.
In other words, because every high-tone phrase has to be sung in chest voice, it’s difficult to pull off unless you possess an unusually specialized vocal range to begin with.
Moreover, as a rock ballad, it also demands vocal power, making it a song of very high difficulty in every respect.
Seeds of joyMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song was first unveiled as a secret track on the venue-limited mini-album “Introduction” on July 5, 2014, and later officially included on July 8, 2025, in the 10th anniversary best album “10,” making it a once-lost track! The melody line is gentle and sung with clear enunciation, so even beginners should find it easy to match the pitch bar.
For the verses (A-melody to B-melody), speak carefully and make sure your voice is firmly carried by the mic.
Also, the chorus kicks in around the 3-minute mark, and the overall energy ramps up significantly.
There should be ample opportunities to breathe between phrases, so take a solid breath for each phrase and use that air to project your voice as you exhale.
If you tense up, you’ll end up chest-breathing instead of using your diaphragm, which can make it uncomfortable—so stay calm and breathe steadily!
Mr.ChildrenTabidachi no Uta
Released as a single on October 31, 2007, it was used as the theme song for the film “Koizora” and in an NTT East Japan commercial.
The hook, which is also the title of the song, feels very familiar, doesn’t it? “Tabidachi no Uta” spans the C3–A4 range, and you might think “it’s not that high,” but since vocalist Sakurai sings it entirely in chest voice, you’ll probably want to belt it out in chest voice too.
At the end of the chorus, where the range jumps up, if you push with brute force, you’ll completely wreck your throat.
As the pitch gets higher, focus on projecting your voice farther into the distance.
Raise your eyebrows firmly and try sending your voice from just in front of your eyebrows at all times! Also, breath and explosiveness are key—take in a lot of air and shoot it out like a beam with momentum, aiming far away! It might be tiring until you get the feel for it, but once you do, your voice will come out comfortably!
Recommended ballads for men (41–50)
Like the beginningRen
This is a solo song by REN from JO1, whose official music video was released on July 23, 2025.
Overall, it has a calm vibe, with many long high notes mainly in falsetto.
If you focus on matching the pitch bar and sing carefully, you should be able to score high! For songs with continuous falsetto, breath control and core stability are crucial—shift your mindset from “projecting your voice” to “letting the breath flow.” First, engage your lower abdomen to keep your body steady and lift your facial muscles.
Imagining the sound traveling straight upward from the top of your head will improve the falsetto tone and make pitching easier.
There are some low notes in the latter half, but keep the same singing approach.
If you suddenly change where you place your voice, it can turn into a throaty sound and make it harder to stay on pitch, so be careful.
It’s a relatively short, three-minute song, so definitely give it some practice!
Just the two of usRADWIMPS
A hidden gem by RADWIMPS that portrays grand love from a unique perspective.
Released in May 2006 and peaking at No.
16 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, the song was later included on the classic album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan.” Its charm lies in a sweeping, poetic lyrical world that connects feelings for a lover to the mysteries and miracles of life.
Carried by an unpredictable melodic progression, its single-minded, slightly awkward yet sincere expressions of love resonate warmly.
If you sing it at karaoke, start gently and gradually build emotion, then let your feelings soar in the chorus.
Sing it with thoughts of someone special, and it’s sure to become a moving piece that strikes deep in listeners’ hearts!