[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing Mr.Children songs
When you hear “a famous rock band in Japan,” which band comes to mind?
If you’ve landed on this article, chances are you’re thinking of Mr.Children!
They began performing under that name in 1989, broke out massively in the ’90s, and have since become a household name.
It’s not uncommon to catch a melody on TV or in the street and think, “That’s that Mr.
Children song!”
In this article, we’ll focus on their songs that are easy to sing.
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[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing Mr.Children songs (1–10)
Everything（it’s you）Mr.Children
Released in February 1997, “Everything (it’s you)” is one of Mr.
Children’s signature songs and achieved a spectacular million-selling hit.
The memorable female chorus is performed by Yuiko Tsubokura, the vocalist of B.B.
Queens, and it’s also well-known that the moving, passionate guitar solo is split between guitarist Kenichi Tahara in the first half and vocalist Kazutoshi Sakurai from the latter half onward.
It’s a rock ballad with a distinctly Mr.
Children-like dramatic and lyrical development, and a chorus melody that opens up all at once—making it a karaoke favorite since its release.
That said, many listeners might feel it’s difficult to sing, especially when they hear the high notes at the very start of the chorus.
In reality, for a melody written by Sakurai, the range isn’t that high; if you settle into the solid rhythm, sing the verse slowly to build power, and then deliver the chorus with emotion at the crucial moment, you’re sure to move your karaoke friends to tears.
The repeated lines in the final chorus may be a bit taxing, but once you’re immersed in the song’s world, you should be able to carry it through to the end!
Your SongMr.Children
The lead track from the album “Juuryoku to Kokyu” (Gravity and Breath), released in October 2018.
Created by Mr.Children with the same unchanging passion and love for music even after their 25th anniversary, this piece delves deeply into the relationship with the special “you” encountered in life, singing about the value of the days spent together and the meaning of being by each other’s side.
The lyrics strikingly portray how chance events can strengthen the bond between two people and the intensity of the feeling that it has to be “you.” With no prolonged high notes and an overall calm tone, it’s an easy song to try at karaoke even for those who struggle with high registers!
Live.Mr.Children
This work was produced as the theme song for the 2022 film “Kingdom 2: To Distant Lands.” It was released in the memorable year that Mr.Children celebrated their 30th anniversary.
It’s like an anthem for life that gives you a push forward, saying, “Even when times are tough, don’t give up hope—believe in yourself and live!” The powerful sound, where piano merges with a grand orchestra, conveys the band’s strong will and determination.
The chorus, which reaches into the higher register, is somewhat challenging, but try singing it without straining, cherishing each word as you go.
[Karaoke] A List of Easy-to-Sing Mr.Children Songs (11–20)
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
Despite receiving little attention when it was released as the second single in 1992, “Dakishimetai” was reevaluated after the band’s breakthrough and is now recognized as one of Mr.
Children’s signature ballads.
It’s a love song that straightforwardly expresses simple affection, and it’s a classic that many people sing at karaoke.
You realize when you actually try singing it that there are no quirky melodic twists, and overall it’s relatively easy to sing.
The high notes in the chorus aren’t particularly high compared to other Mr.
Children songs, but the falsetto parts should be sung with care.
Be sure to capture the melody’s development—characteristic of Sakurai—with its somewhat wide vocal range!
palmMr.Children
While depicting the emotions stirred by the global situation and conflicts of the time, this song also contrasts them with the ordinary, everyday aspects of life, resulting in a highly message-driven piece.
Many listeners were likely struck by the lyrics, which carry a strong desire to understand one another despite differing values and beliefs.
A renowned song that won Song of the Year at the 18th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
For the chorus, which repeats ascending and descending motion, it’s easier to reach the peak notes if you sing with the image of drawing a wave rather than tracing each note one by one.
Atelier of LightMr.Children
This work is marked by its friendly, acoustic sound and warm lyrics that paint a palm-sized picture of hope.
Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Beppin-san,” it was released in January 2017 as the band’s 36th single.
The lyrics gently convey the importance of continuing to move forward, resonating with many listeners who carry loneliness or uncertainty.
Featuring a marching, forward-moving groove and an organic, warm atmosphere, it emerges as a hopeful song quintessentially characteristic of Mr.Children.
Nameless PoemMr.Children
Selling over 1.2 million copies in its first week alone and rewriting Oricon chart records, this smash hit vividly shows just how unstoppable Mr.
Children were at the time! Released in February 1996, “Namonaki Uta” was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Pure,” and as mentioned above, it became a record-breaking hit and one of Mr.
Children’s signature songs.
Its bittersweet melody and lyrics bursting with Sakurai’s knack for words only grow more profound the more you listen.
Naturally, it’s also hugely popular at karaoke, and while it doesn’t venture into fearsome high notes—making it relatively easy to sing in that sense—the rapid-fire, densely packed lyrics can be tricky if you can’t lock into the rhythm.
I recommend taking solid breaths wherever you can sneak them in and belting it out with the mindset of doing a Sakurai impression!