Top English-Language Songs That Hype Up Karaoke [Male] [2026]

Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers51rank/position

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge [Official Music Video]

While they are synonymous with funk rock, the Red Hot Chili Peppers dramatically broadened their musical palette on their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

This song is a melancholic melodic rock ballad: its introspective lyrics dwell on loneliness and struggles with drugs, and John Frusciante composed it with the paradoxical idea of “bright chords for dark lyrics.” Released as the second single in March 1992, it peaked at No.

2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, propelling the band into the mainstream.

With its relaxed tempo and tuneful progression, it’s easy to sing, and the choral section in the latter half creates a sense of unity at karaoke.

It’s a classic that those who watched it countless times on MTV in their youth should revisit and sing again.

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IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD

An ultra-famous solo number by former Beatle John Lennon.

People in their 50s probably all know this song.

Sing it at karaoke when everyone’s starting to get a little tired; if you sing it while the energy is high, it might dampen the mood a bit.

Still, the melody is exceptionally easy to sing, so lean into the vibe and perform it with feeling!

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Robbie Williams – Angels

Angels, sung by Robbie Williams, former member of the British boy band Take That.

It’s a beautiful anthem loved by people of all ages.

Even if it’s a bit challenging, why not learn this song while checking the meaning of the lyrics? It’s also great for encouraging yourself or others.

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Michael Jackson – Thriller (Official Video – Shortened Version)

A story about terrifying creatures that appear only in the dead of night, and the resolve to protect a loved one from those eerie monsters.

It’s a track from the album Thriller, released in November 1982 by Michael Jackson from the United States.

The music video is a film-like work running a full 14 minutes, memorable for its zombie dance.

It caused a sensation on MTV at the time and won eight awards at the 1984 Grammys.

Listening to it as Halloween approaches sends a chill down your spine while stirring a powerful determination to protect the one you love.

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Van Halen – Jump (Official Music Video) [HD]

Included on the 1984 album released in ’84.

A four-piece rock band from California that debuted in ’78.

You can feel your spirits lift just from the opening keyboard tone.

It’s an up-tempo track whose irresistibly catchy, pop-flavored melody—unexpected from a hard rock band—sounds downright cool.