[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing songs by SEKAI NO OWARI

Never Ending WorldSEKAI NO OWARI

Never Ending World

This song, “Never Ending World,” was written in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and is included on the triple A-side single “INORI,” released in 2011.

Its sorrowful piano melody and powerful lyrics about endings and beginnings leave a strong impression.

Although the song has a somewhat dark atmosphere, its immersive world makes it one I hope you’ll try singing at karaoke.

The melody has little range and is easy to sing, though it may feel a bit high for male singers.

umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「umbrella」

SEKAI NO OWARI’s masterpiece “umbrella,” released in 2021, evokes the development of contemporary Japanese rock while its vocal lines recall the pop music of the Showa era.

In particular, this song is arranged with a vibe reminiscent of Off Course.

Throughout the track, the vocal range is set quite narrow.

Because Fukase’s voice is high, it might be hard to notice, but as long as you set the key to suit you, anyone should be able to sing it smoothly.

The key is to sing gently without forcing it.

IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI

Illumination

The song “Illumination” stands out with its classic J-pop melody.

It’s included on the 2019 album “Lips.” Around this album, SEKAI NO OWARI began broadening their musical range.

In fact, many listeners have likely found their songs more challenging since around 2019.

This track, however, avoids those concerns, featuring clear major-key melodies throughout.

The rhythm is very easy to follow, and there are hardly any high-register parts, making it very easy to sing.

DropoutSEKAI NO OWARI

Dropout

SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “Dropout.” This piece features a sound influenced by Western music, and all of the lyrics are sung in English.

In terms of genre, it’s closest to electropop, and it even includes a drop, a hallmark of electronic styles.

While the English can be challenging, the vocal lines themselves are very simple compared to Western pop, so it should be easy to sing.

If you’re not confident in English, try focusing on liaison, which connects the vowel at the end of one word to the consonant at the beginning of the next.

Love SongSEKAI NO OWARI

Love Song

When people think of SEKAI NO OWARI, many probably imagine a fantastical worldview, but since around 2019 they’ve also been releasing songs that put a strong emphasis on coolness.

“Love Song,” included on the masterpiece Eye, is one such work.

In this track, falsetto appears twice in the chorus, but since the overall vocal range is kept relatively narrow, it’s among the easier songs to sing in their catalog.

If the falsetto parts give you pause, I recommend boldly trying them in chest voice instead of falsetto.

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Illusion

The song “illusion,” included on the major first album ENTERTAINMENT.

Its lyrics, which cynically depict the reality we see before our eyes, deliver such a strong message that many listeners may start to question their own perceptions.

While the key is high, the vocal range isn’t wide, so it’s easy to sing at karaoke if you set the key to suit yourself.

However, if you can’t ride the bouncy feel of the shuffle beat, the vibe will change completely, so be sure to listen closely to the ensemble as you sing.

YOKOHAMA bluesSEKAI NO OWARI

Yokohama Blues

SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic “YOKOHAMA blues,” which was also adapted into a short drama, has a title that evokes the Showa era, but the song itself is crafted as a groovy, disco-style pop tune.

Released in 2019 as a track on the album “Lips,” it reflects the trends of the time.

One of the reasons it’s easy to sing is its downbeat chorus.

Because the song prioritizes overall groove, the chorus doesn’t demand high notes or powerful projection.

As long as you lock into the rhythm, you can make it sound great even without vibrato.