Top Foreign Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke [2026]

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Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean?

The song’s image is of a man being completely led around by his girlfriend.

It’s packed with phrases that many men will relate to as “so true.” It portrays the feelings of a man bewildered by a woman’s fickle words and actions—like the saying “a woman’s heart and the autumn sky.” The lyrics are in English since it’s a Western-style song, but there aren’t many difficult expressions, so it seems easy to sing.

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TONES AND I – DANCE MONKEY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A track by Tones and I that topped the charts in 13 countries, including her home country of Australia as well as the UK and Canada.

It features her distinctive, slightly husky vocals and a melody that conveys a curious, otherworldly vibe.

The lyrics depict her time as a street performer, and when you read a Japanese translation, the connection to the title becomes clear.

It’s not a bright, upbeat number, but if you sing this uniquely immersive song at karaoke, its stick-in-your-head quality might just win her more and more addicts.

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SAKI

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Drake – Hotline Bling

When it comes to songs you heard everywhere in 2015, this one is a must: “Hotline Bling” by Canadian rapper Drake.

This video spawned all kinds of memes.

It’s guaranteed to be a hit when a guy sings it to a girl at karaoke.

Make sure to copy Drake’s moves, too!

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Jessie J – Bang Bang ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj

This song is known for having its music video covered by the five-member new unit “Royal Flush” led by Chiemi Blouson.

The original music video is cool, but when I think about the cover, I can’t help but laugh.

The idea of covering not the song itself, but the entire music video, is interesting, isn’t it? It feels like it could become a new trend.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered)

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” by the British rock band, is one of their signature songs and also the title of the film depicting the life of lead vocalist Freddie Mercury.

Released as a single in 1975, it was a massive hit, spending nine weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart.

It’s famous for its highly distinctive structure, starting as a ballad, moving into an operatic section, and shifting into hard rock.

The operatic part, in particular, features call-and-response passages that can’t really be sung by one person alone, so it’s great fun at karaoke when sung by a group to capture the atmosphere.

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Hamada Takuya

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Lady Gaga – Bad Romance (Official Music Video)

This is an empowering anthem by the ever-commanding Lady Gaga, who enjoys immense support for her distinctive fashion and uncompromising vocal approach.

It’s an upbeat track with a refreshing punch that resonates with women in their 30s and makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

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Silentó – Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) (Official)

Silentó’s “Watch Me,” which went viral worldwide in 2015.

From this music video, various dance moves like the “whip” and the “nae” spread everywhere.

They’re still loved as fun references around the world, so it might really get the crowd going if you go to karaoke with foreign friends.