A summer song sung by a male vocalist. Summer songs that are also useful for karaoke selection.
What kind of songs do you sing when summer comes around? Don’t you feel like singing “summer songs” with lyrics that evoke the season, like the ocean, fireworks, and the blazing sun? Still, when it’s time to sing summer songs at karaoke, you might find yourself thinking, “I can’t remember any titles…” So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of summer songs sung by male vocalists! They’re not only great picks for karaoke, but also perfect tracks for summer road trip BGM, so be sure to use this as a reference!
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A summer song sung by a male vocalist. Summer songs useful for karaoke selection (41–50)
cotton candyback number
When you think of summer, you think of festivals and fireworks, right? That’s when you want to listen to back number’s “Watagashi.” The song likens a man’s timid heart—going to a festival with the woman he likes but not having the courage to hold her hand—to cotton candy.
Many men can probably relate to these lyrics.
By the way, the movie-inspired music video that drew attention when it was released features Mizuki Yamamoto.
If you’re good at singing high notes, definitely give it a try at karaoke.
I can see you againKetsumeishi
This song portrays a reunion with a woman who has grown beautifully, coinciding with the arrival of summer.
The track progresses with a calm atmosphere, and the guitar tones—accentuating a refreshing feel—give the impression of expressing the clear, bright air of summer.
Released in June 2007, the song was also featured in a Shiseido ANESSA commercial.
The music video was filmed in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and it’s said that it was the first time in a while that a performance scene featuring many members was shot.
The lyrics vividly evoke scenes of the summer seaside, making it perfect as background music for a drive.
It also seems like a song that, when sung at karaoke, can bring a fresh feeling as you look back on summer memories.
Ephemeral FireworksKami wa saikoro o furanai
While God does not roll dice, He plays a melody—this song feels like a murmur of summer memories and the emotions that live within them.
The vocals, squeezed out as if expressing inner torment, leave a strong impression.
It depicts the fragility of love, portraying the suffering that comes with looking back on the passion of a summer fling.
The quiet, piano-infused soundscape is also striking, seeming to amplify the aching emotions embedded in the singing.
As the arrangement gradually gains momentum, it feels like an outpouring of painful feelings, making it a track that tightens the chest.
NatsuneGLAY
This song, Natsu Oto, which we hope you’ll listen to when you want to recall a bittersweet summer romance, was released by GLAY in 2006.
The track is notable for its beautiful string tones.
TERU’s powerful vocals evoke a deep sense of nostalgia.
It’s perfect for immersing yourself in memories of youthful love from your school days.
Be sure to check out the story-like lyrics that depict a summer fling.
Why not let yourself be enveloped by their sound—both powerful and fleeting?
UMI（produced by C&K）TEE
When you think of summer, it’s all about the beautiful ocean, right? A song that takes the ocean as its theme is TEE’s “UMI.” The lyrics revolve around the sea, and anyone who grew up near the coast is sure to feel a sense of nostalgia.
The music video is filled with ocean scenes, making it perfect for getting into a summer mood.
Just listening to it makes you want to head to the beach.
G．TCRAZY KEN BAND
This song by Crazy Ken Band captures the passionate feelings of youth wrapped in the refreshing air of summer.
Included on the album “Gran Turismo,” it was released in August 2002.
Its brisk rhythm and Ken Yokoyama’s expansive vocals evoke the dazzling summer sunshine.
The energetic portrayal of young people determined to make the most of the short summer vividly conveys trips to the sea and mountains, along with the exhilaration of summer romance.
This track feels like it spurs you on to dash out and make summer memories.
It’s sure to be a hit as background music for a drive or for livening up a karaoke session.
After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke
Released in October 1994 by Keisuke Kuwata, this song captures both the wistfulness of summer’s end and the anticipation of a new beginning.
The melodious interplay of guitar and piano evokes a mood that feels like looking back on summer memories.
The lyrics portray someone who, in the quiet after the festivities, mourns a lost love yet chooses to move forward.
Used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Shizukanaru Don,” it also became familiar as the theme for Kuwata’s nationwide tour.
It’s a perfect listen for the season when summer is fading—an ideal track for anyone who wants to cherish the memories of a summer that lingers in the heart.