Funny party songs to hype up your year-end and New Year gatherings [2025]

dreamNakane Kana

Nakane Kana – Dream

This is a song released through a collaboration with ACOM.

Created by Kanakana Nakane, it came out in 2023.

As you listen, you think, “This is a positive song that portrays someone working hard toward their dream,” but then the chorus suddenly shifts to a story about borrowing from ACOM to develop an app that divides a cake into five equal parts.

The contrast with the warm tone and catchy melody is so striking that it makes you laugh.

It’s a fun track that seems perfect as entertainment for year-end or New Year parties.

Barely Showa ~Complete Edition~Kyuso Nekokami

Kyuso Nekokami – “Barely Showa ~Complete Version~” [Official Music Video]

As the title suggests, I recommend Kyuso Nekokami’s “Giri Showa ~Complete Edition~” to anyone who was born right on the cusp at the very end of the Showa era, just before Heisei.

It was released in May 2019, right as the Reiwa era began.

Even though there shouldn’t be a huge difference, the song vividly captures that hazy, complicated feeling between people born just before Heisei (technically Showa) and those firmly born in Heisei.

If you’re squarely in this generation, it’ll probably resonate with you big time! Speaking from my own frustration too—let this song help you vent that fuzzy, in-between feeling.

MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku

Okazaki Taiiku 'MUSIC VIDEO' Music Video

No matter which song by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki you listen to, his impeccable sense of humor always shines through—you’ll find yourself nodding along going “So true!!” or bursting out laughing.

Among them, this track is one of his signature songs, and its charm lies in the lyrics that pack in all the classic “music video cliches.” The song describes those familiar MV tropes in the lyrics, so if you play the actual MV while singing it, it’ll land even better! If you can invest the time and effort, you might get the crowd going by shooting and editing your own video that imitates the MV for this song.

I don't want to work.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai "I Don’t Want to Work"

This song is by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, a lifestyle-focused loud rock band known for their powerful sound and humorous, laid-back lyrics that capture everyday “relatable moments.” As the title suggests, the message of the song is simply and relentlessly about not wanting to work.

Reading the lyrics, you can feel the total lack of motivation throughout.

There isn’t even a particular reason given for not wanting to work—the song just forcefully declares that one simple truth.

It’s a perfect track for expressing your feelings at the end of the year or the start of a new one.

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Member song skit “Ah!”

The comedy duo Member, who won the 2018 Uta Neta King Championship.

They’ve become a hot topic for their unique style: as soon as the intro music finishes—or rather, without even waiting for it to finish—they jump straight into manzai while riding the music.

Their rhythmically spoken, super catchy, earworm-like delivery is addictive! You can either copy one of their routines as-is and perform it, or just imitate their style and compete with your own original material.

It’ll get even more exciting if you mix in inside jokes that the party attendees will recognize!

New Year’s Gift ~TOUDAIMOTOKURASHI~miso soup’s

Miso-shiru’s music video “New Year’s Gift ~TOUDAIMOTOKURASHI~”

This is a song by the mysterious band Miso-shiru’s, whose members all perform wearing T-shirts that say “Aji” (taste) and Groucho glasses.

They may look similar to RADWIMPS, but since it’s stated that they’re a different band with different members, they must be a separate group.

Otoshidama (New Year’s gift money) is one of the highlights of the New Year for children, and as the song says, many people probably handed theirs over to their parents.

Does that otoshidama you supposedly entrusted ever come back? This song captures relatable moments about where that money ends up and the frustrations kids feel.

Why the heck, geez!?Hamada Bamyu Bamyu

Hamada Bamyu Bamyu – Nandeyanen-nen [full ver.]

The ridiculously upbeat track “Nandeyanen-nen,” which you can just sing, dance, and enjoy without thinking, is the debut single of the artist Hamada Bamyu Bamyu.

Hamada Bamyu Bamyu is a character born from the TV show “Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!” as part of the “Hamada Idol Project.” The song performed by this character is “Nandeyanen-nen.” As you can tell from the character’s name and the musical style, the sound producer is Yasutaka Nakata, who also produces Kyary Pamyu Pamyu herself.

The fashion and music video, which imitate her visual style, are must-sees.

With its addictive lyrics and goofy dance, why not try singing it at your year-end or New Year’s party?