Moving masterpieces and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
Have you ever been moved by a song you heard someone sing at karaoke?
From bittersweet love songs to anthems that cheer you on in life, to tracks that tell stories that resonate deeply—many songs can leave a lasting impression.
Of course, sometimes it’s the singer’s skill that makes it moving, but in this article, we’ll introduce a wealth of timeless songs that can move listeners no matter who’s singing them.
It’s a flood of emotionally powerful songs—so moving you might cry—when you think about the messages in the lyrics and the stories behind them!
Be sure to try singing them yourself and move everyone around you.
Moving masterpiece and popular songs to sing at karaoke (1–10)
Letter to TomorrowAoi Teshima
This song was chosen as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Love That Makes You Cry.” It’s a perfect match for the drama’s world.
With a moving mood that blends warmth into its poignancy, it’s a heart-wrenching classic.
The melody is accessible and memorable, and its calm atmosphere and gentle tone make it ideal for a breather after an upbeat karaoke set.
Released in 2016 as Aoi Teshima’s fifth single, it gained popularity among high school girls, helped by its tie-in with the drama.
366 daysHY
Many women would say this is their go-to karaoke song.
It’s a track by HY, a five-member mixture band from Okinawa Prefecture.
It was included on their fifth album, “HeartY,” released in 2008.
This heartbreakingly sad breakup song depicts someone you love gradually drifting away from you.
If you’ve been through a love like this, it’s sure to hit you right in the heart.
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfficial HIGE DANDism
As the title “Film” suggests, this song uses a metaphor of capturing the couple’s past events and the life they will walk together—their shared history—like scenes recorded on film, as if it were a movie story.
It’s a number packed tightly with happiness that makes you think how wonderful it is to have someone who feels this way about you, and to be able to feel the same about someone.
Sung from a man to a woman, it would be especially moving.
It’s included as the first track on Official HIGE DANDism’s first full album, “Escaparade,” released in 2018.
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
This is a love song by ONE OK ROCK that sings of deep love and an eternal promise.
Its message—“No matter where you are, I’ll always make you smile”—resonates deeply, making it a popular choice for weddings.
Originally included on the 2010 album Niche Syndrome, the song was later featured in an NTT Docomo commercial in 2016, which helped it gain widespread recognition.
It went on to rank first for two consecutive years, in 2017 and 2018, in the ISUM Bridal Music TOP10.
Expressing unwavering love for someone special, this track is perfect for proposals and weddings.
Why not sing it at karaoke and move everyone around you?
A Naked HeartAimyon
Although Aimyon is often associated with a powerful and cool image, this song exudes a friendly vibe and a feminine sweetness.
It was used as the theme song for the drama My Housekeeper Nagisa-san, starring Mikako Tabe.
Remarkably, this is the first time Aimyon has released a ballad as a single.
The honest, unpretentious lyrics—expressing the feelings of being in love, dreaming that someday it will come true, and wishing for it straight from the heart—are truly moving.
In the music video, Aimyon also shows adorably lovestruck expressions that we haven’t often seen from her before, making it feel fresh and new.
MiracleNEW!GReeeeN
GReeeeN’s seventh single, released in May 2008, became a massive hit as the theme song for the TBS drama “ROOKIES.” It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart in its first week and ranked fourth on the 2008 year-end chart.
In 2009, it also achieved the remarkable feat of being recognized by Guinness World Records.
The lyrics portray a vow of everlasting love, intertwining the miracle of the two meeting with the path they have walked so far.
The straightforward words conveying ever-deepening affection resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect song for looking back on memories with a loved one or finding the courage to step into the future.
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
Omoinotake’s song, which portrays feelings for a loved one far away, is characterized by a beautiful, heartwarming melody and profound lyrics.
Released in January 2024, the track is used as the opening theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Eye Love You.” The lyrics, expressing the power of love that transcends time and distance, resonate deeply with listeners.
Singing of unwavering feelings in daily life and the hope of reunion someday, this work is recommended for anyone who cherishes someone special.
If you sing it at karaoke, you’ll surely move the people around you.