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.
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Moving and popular masterpiece songs (71–80) you’ll want to sing at karaoke
soap bubbleMorning Musume
A faint crush that bursts and vanishes like soap bubbles.
Sometimes you’ll get swept away and hurt, but the song carries a strong message: don’t lose your way on the path you chose.
The music video—where the idols dance wildly, drenched and in disarray—is captivating as well.
LemonKenshi Yonezu
This song sings a message to a precious person with whom one had no choice but to part.
It is one of the signature tracks by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter from Tokushima Prefecture.
Released in 2018 as his eighth single, it became a massive hit after being selected as the theme song for the drama ‘Unnatural.
‘ His strained, heartrending vocals alone are enough to make you cry.
Men who still have feelings for an ex-lover should definitely listen.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
A gem of a ballad that gracefully portrays rainy scenery and the ache of parting.
Yasushi Nakanishi’s transparent vocals exquisitely capture lingering feelings for a lover and a passion verging on madness.
The dramatic piano melody and strings weave an achingly poignant world.
Released in August 1992, the song peaked at No.
16 on the Oricon chart.
It drew attention as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” and had sold a cumulative total of about 900,000 copies by 1998.
Featured on the album “Yasushi Nakanishi,” among many other releases, it has inspired numerous covers by prominent artists, including Kumi Koda.
A sophisticated track best enjoyed while quietly sipping a drink in a lounge.
On nights when you want to soothe the pain of a broken heart, its soulful voice will gently stay by your side.
White LoversKeisuke Kuwata
A heartwarming ballad that delicately paints winter scenes, transforming the bittersweet memory of a lost love into a feeling of blessing.
While looking back on a past romance, it carries a positive message about cherishing the love that was shared, resonating through Keisuke Kuwata’s warm, soulful vocals.
Released in October 2001 as his seventh single, this gem won the Gold Prize at the 43rd Japan Record Awards that same year.
Also featured in Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial, the song won the hearts of listeners across generations.
It’s the perfect soundtrack for spending unhurried time with someone special in a relaxed lounge, or for quietly gazing at a winter nightscape alone with a glass in hand.
Night journeyYorushika
Released as their second digital-only single, the song “Yakō” was featured as an insert track in the animated film A Whisker Away.
Built around acoustic guitar and shifting to a full band sound in the chorus, the arrangement—together with its lyrical, poetic words—strikes a deep emotional chord.
Because the melody doesn’t make large leaps relative to the ensemble’s dynamics, it’s easy to sing calmly at karaoke.
The overall key is also on the lower side, making it a recommended number even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
To Your TownASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Even though I’m still unreliable now, maybe someday I’ll be able to help someone.
This song gives me that wish and the strength to move toward it.
Besides its unique music video, it’s also characterized by a simple yet beautiful melody, including a satisfying high note in the chorus.
Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN
A gem of a message song that spins feelings words can’t capture.
This over-six-minute epic from BUMP OF CHICKEN gently embraces the emotions we all hold for the people we want to see and the ones we’re waiting for.
Created after the band spent an entire night talking with the film’s director, the track was released in October 2007 as the theme song for the movie “ALWAYS: Sunset on Third Street 2,” topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It also achieved the remarkable feat of monopolizing the top two spots alongside the simultaneously released single “Mayday.” Included on the album “orbital period,” the song—marked by its distinctive electric sitar tone—radiates a warm atmosphere that evokes the bonds with those we cherish.
It’s a piece you’ll want to sing with care, whether solo at karaoke or with close friends.