[For Men] Tough Karaoke Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them!
If you’re confident in your singing voice and skills, you probably want to shine and steal the spotlight at karaoke with friends! Nail a tough song with ease, and you’re sure to become the center of attention.
In this feature, we’ve gathered songs that seem high in difficulty for men who take pride in their vocals and want to show off at karaoke.
Some of the individual song articles also include tips and checkpoints to keep in mind when actually singing.
Use this guide to take on challenging tracks and soak up the cheers from your friends at your next karaoke session!
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[For Men] Karaoke Challenge Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them! (31–40)
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
This song is included on ONE OK ROCK’s fourth original album, Niche Syndrome, which was released in June 2010.
In 2016 it was featured in NTT Docomo’s TV commercial “Family,” among many other tie-ins, and has become a long-selling, major hit.
From the very beginning of the track, Taka’s achingly emotional high tone bursts forth, and just hearing it hints at how high the bar is for singing this song at karaoke.
The most crucial aspect of performing it is controlling a wide range of high notes—from the wistful timbre at the start to the powerful delivery in the chorus.
If you sing by clamping your throat, not only will you fail to achieve the artist’s open, ringing sound, but you may also hurt your throat.
Keep that in mind, and aim to deliver the song with a full, resonant voice.
KanadeSukima Suichi
It was Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
In addition to being used as an insert song in the film “Rough,” it secured many other tie-ins.
To sing this song well at karaoke, it’s important to create a contrast between the slightly heartwarming mood of the first half and the powerful delivery from the D section into the final chorus.
Pay attention to how the beat feels in each part of the song as you sing.
Charlesbarūn
The Vocaloid song “Charles” has become very popular thanks to covers by various singers and artists—do you all know it? I always sing this song in the original key, but it’s quite difficult! The overall range is C#3 to C#5, so it’s really high, and I especially find the parts in the chorus where the melody leaps up and down to be challenging.
There are spots near the beginning of the first verse where the pitch rises, too.
For sections like these, it helps to imagine the target note clearly—like aiming an arrow at a target—when you produce your voice; it lets the sound come out comfortably.
Also, the rhythm in the pre-chorus tends to rush, so try to sing each note carefully to keep the groove steady.
Many Vocaloid songs are high, but if you’re confident in your upper range, you might be able to sing “Charles” in the original key—so definitely give it a try!
force majeureVaundy
This track was released exclusively for digital distribution on January 22, 2020, and it really gives the impression of “Only Vaundy could sing this!” I think you can broadly divide the song into a calm first half and a second half that really showcases the high notes.
The vocal range is very wide, from A#2 to C5.
In the rap section at the beginning, a relaxed feel is key.
Sing it coolly, but make sure your words are clear so it doesn’t turn into a mumble.
For the high notes starting from the chorus in the second half, lift your facial muscles to prepare, then project your voice as if aiming far into the distance.
Since the high notes keep coming, that burst of momentum is crucial.
When you nail this part, it feels great for both the singer and the listener! Vaundy has many difficult songs, so they’re really worth practicing.
Definitely give it a try!
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
One of the biggest hits of 2024, Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born.” Despite its nationwide popularity, it’s actually a fairly challenging track, featuring complex flows throughout.
To pull it off, you’ll need excellent diction and a strong sense of rhythm.
It goes over great at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
If it feels too tough, teaming up with a friend to sing it is a solid option.
For men: Tough karaoke songs. We’ve collected tracks that are cool if you can sing them! (41–50)
Fantastic MagicTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
A band known for many difficult high-tone phrases, TK from Ling tosite sigure.
While all of their works could be considered challenging, the one I especially recommend as a particularly tough piece is Fantastic Magic.
The hardest point of this song is, without a doubt, the chorus.
The range is mid1E to hiG#, which is still better compared to unravel, but almost the entire chorus sits at hiE or above.
Since the chorus is composed almost entirely of high-tone vocals, by the time you finish singing, the strain on your temples and throat will be immense—but I encourage you to give it a try.
Walking with youNovelbright
It’s a pretty challenging song that jumps straight into the chorus without any kind of intro right from the start.
It’s uptempo and very band-like, so it looks cool if you can pull it off! The overall vocal range is G3–E5, and the melody has a lot of sharp ups and downs.
The vibe of the A and B sections in verse 1 and verse 2 changes a bit, too.
There’s just a lot to memorize, honestly (lol).
Even if you breeze through the first verse, a lot of people might stumble on the second.
My students actually started by memorizing the English lyrics at the beginning of verse 2.
Also, when there are sections with lots of words, try keeping time with your hands while you sing.
There’s almost no chance to rest in this song, so it’s pretty tough, but if you tackle it melody by melody, you’ll definitely be able to sing it.