[Middle School Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026]

Born This WayLady Gaga92rank/position

Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Official Music Video)

A hit song by the world-famous pop star Lady Gaga, whose name is widely known even among junior high school students.

While Gaga’s visuals can be a bit intense for younger generations, the lyrics are incredibly powerful and offer listeners a sense of hope for life.

It’s a song I’d love junior high school students—who are entering a time of self-reflection—to sing passionately while savoring the meaning of the words.

I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen93rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – I Really Like You

A hit song by Carly Rae Jepsen that enjoys overwhelming support from junior high and high school girls.

The repeated “really” in the chorus sticks in your head, so once you hear it, it won’t leave you.

It’s a song that teenage girls can get pumped up and sing along to—guaranteed to hype you up.

Bad DayDaniel Powter94rank/position

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

Although it was Daniel Powter’s debut single, it became a hit that reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Beyond its easy-to-sing pronunciation and great melody, the lyrics make it a perfect anthem for middle schoolers going through ups and downs.

Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter95rank/position

Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please

This track from American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter blends disco-pop with country elements.

It captures the turmoil between love and reason through narrative-driven lyrics that contrast with its light, breezy sound.

Released in June 2024, the song became a global hit and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 67th Grammy Awards.

Featured on the album Short n’ Sweet, it was co-produced by Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen.

The lyrics, rich with witty turns of phrase that convey heartfelt doubts about a romantic relationship, are perfect for creating an energetic vibe at school sports days and athletic events.

U.S.A.DA PUMP96rank/position

DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

This is DA PUMP’s first single in three and a half years, characterized by an upbeat dance beat.

With its catchy melody and lively groove, it’s sure to hype up a karaoke session.

It’d be fun to add some dance moves while you sing.

paprikaFoorin97rank/position

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

Written, composed, and produced by Kenshi Yonezu, this song was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Many of you might know it from Yonezu’s own self-cover version.

As part of the 2020 Cheer Song Project, it was created as an encouraging song with an easy-to-sing melody for everyone.

So rather than aiming for a high score at karaoke, it might be more fun to learn the dance from the dance-version music video and get hyped with your friends.

Of course, singing it solo and going for a high score is totally fine too.

It’s a very singable song, so definitely give it a try!

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Kei Takahata

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SparkleRADWIMPS98rank/position

Sparkle [original ver.] -Your Name. Music Video edition- Trailer from the new album “Ningen Kaika” First Press Limited Edition DVD

This is “Sparkle” by RADWIMPS, which was used as an insert song in the smash-hit animated film Your Name.

It’s included on the album Human Bloom.

Every aspect—melody, lyrics, and arrangement—is beautiful.

Let’s sing it while cherishing the song’s world.

If you open your mouth wide and articulate the lyrics more carefully than usual, natural expressiveness will follow!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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