[Summer Songs] Recommended for Women! A Collection of Perfect Karaoke-Friendly Summer Tracks

summerPEDRO

PEDRO / Summer [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A perfect song to feel summer with your whole body! PEDRO, the band led by Ayuni D, is known for its rock-based, high-energy sound and emotionally rich lyrics.

Their 2021 single is a true celebration of the season, passionately urging listeners to savor every moment of their youth.

Guaranteed to get the crowd going live, this track is perfect for summer events and road trips.

If you want to enjoy summer to the fullest, this is the one you need to hear.

Summer loverSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO 'Summer Lover'

A bittersweet summer song by SHISHAMO, “Natsu no Koibito” (Summer Lovers) portrays a couple who decide to break up at the end of summer for each other’s sake.

Released in 2016, this track is a heart-wrenching number that overlays a summer you don’t want to end with a relationship you wish could last.

Being close is easy, but it leads to dependence, and in the end it doesn’t help either of them.

Like in the song, there are people who truly don’t want to part, yet choose to break up.

It’s a mature decision that means suppressing your own feelings.

Though the outcome is painful, the song conveys a distinctly feminine strength at its core.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO

When it comes to summer songs, this track is almost guaranteed to be mentioned: ZONE’s signature song “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~.” Released in 2001 as ZONE’s third single, it’s a timeless summer classic that’s still frequently heard today and has been covered by numerous artists.

It enjoyed a revival hit as the ending theme of the TV anime “Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai,” making it well known even among generations who hadn’t known it before.

Summer Colorsyuzu

Natsuiro – Yuzu (Full)

It’s a song from 1998, but many people still name Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” as a classic summer tune.

In fact, it was written in spring, so the lyrics include imagery that’s a bit different from summer, but its refreshing sense of speed feels great, and it’s the song that gets the crowd most excited at live shows, with lots of interaction with the audience.

left-right confusionYorushika

Yorushika – Left-Right Blindness (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika are a male-female rock duo drawing attention for their poetic lyrics and deep worldbuilding.

Their song “Sayumō” is a slow-tempo ballad that’s easy to sing and great for karaoke.

Since the melody frequently includes rests, keeping those stops in mind and singing with clear contrast will make it sound even more beautiful.

Also, if you’re going to karaoke with a male singer, have him add a harmony an octave lower for a more powerful resonance—definitely give it a try!

First NightYorushika

The First Night

“First Night,” a ballad included on Gentō, is a beautiful song that poignantly captures summer scenes and memories.

The world crafted by the piano melody and Suis’s clear, transparent vocals is truly wonderful.

It has a charm that makes a special, inexpressible feeling slowly well up from ordinary, everyday moments.

I recommend letting it wash over you alone on a summer night.

You’ll surely be reminded of the power music holds.

Please give it a listen!

planetariumAi Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Planetarium

You know those stories where a song suddenly catches fire and becomes a hit thanks to support from drama fans? “Planetarium” is one of those, becoming a massive hit alongside the TBS drama Boys Over Flowers.

Its lyrics, which simply and purely say “I want to see you, who are no longer here,” carry no trace of emotional noise and resonate widely.

You can also read it as the person you can no longer meet has passed away, and if you interpret it as being like a planetarium where you look at the stars that you’ve become, it becomes even more heartrending.