Funny Western pop songs for karaoke skits
When you think of karaoke in Japan, most people sing J‑pop, but every now and then someone does an English song and the room really lights up, right?
This time, we’re featuring “interesting” tracks from Western music.
That doesn’t mean songs that are simply funny.
In Japan, where English isn’t widely spoken, singing Western songs just because the lyrics are funny won’t really land.
Rather than “funny” as in comical, we’ve selected songs that are “interesting” in the sense of intriguing.
Of course, we’ve only picked tracks that are likely to hype up a karaoke session, so feel free to use this as a reference!
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Funny Western pop karaoke gag songs (31–40)
Singin’ in the RainGenye Kell
How about the musical anthem number “Singin’ in the Rain”? As long as you’ve got an umbrella as a prop, you’re good to go—click your heels as you jump, and you’ll instantly turn into a musical star.
During the instrumental break, throw in some casual tap dancing.
It’ll probably bring the house down.
It’s a crowd-pleaser that everyone knows and that makes everyone feel happy.
Welcome to the JungleGuns N’ Roses
Guns’ first single.
It even includes scenes of them playing in small, cramped live houses, exuding the raw charm of underground rebels—an anthem of hard rock.
The choreography by Axl in this song is striking, so if you learn it and take it to karaoke, it’ll really hype up the crowd.
Blowin’ in the WindBob Dylan
If you’re not confident in your singing, Bob Dylan is a great choice.
He often sings in a very loose, improvised way, so many of his songs don’t have a strict melody.
Plus, a lot of his folk songs have a somewhat intellectual vibe, which might help you come across as more thoughtful.
Hotline BlingDrake
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!
Fuck YouLily Allen
This is a track by Lily Allen from the UK that delivers a sharp counterpunch against discrimination and prejudice.
Set to glittering dance-pop, the lyrics are blistering as they cheerfully tell people with outdated views, “I hate you.” Released in July 2009, it’s included on the classic album It’s Not Me, It’s You, which topped the UK charts.
Haven’t you ever felt that helpless anger at an unfair society or at people’s heartless words? Performed as a political protest at festivals in 2022, it remains an anthem that speaks for those who are still fighting.
Put it on when you want a cathartic release—it’ll blow away that pent-up frustration.
Funny Western karaoke gag songs (41–50)
Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne
In 2015, Justin Bieber made headlines by impersonating Ozzy Osbourne with Crazy Train.
Just by lining your eyes heavily with black eyeliner and wandering around wide-eyed, anyone can become a makeshift Ozzy Osbourne—give it a try.
It’s Oh So QuietBjörk
A Björk-style musical number.
It’s a song with dramatic dynamics, going from very soft singing to very loud.
Whisper during the quiet parts and shout during the loud parts.
It’s funny because everyone will jump in surprise.