Lovely karaoke song

Moving masterpieces and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

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 and popular masterpiece songs to sing at karaoke (91–100)

Bright FutureMari Okonogi, Hiroshi Hatanaka

Hiroshi Hatanaka, Mari Okonogi – I See the Light (From “Tangled”)

A Shining Future Mari Okonogi, Hiroshi Hatanaka

A heartwarming ballad that colors a Disney movie’s duet scene.

Set to the gentle tones of acoustic guitar and strings, it sings of how precious each other’s presence is.

The evolving emotions brought about by their meeting are expressed through delicate melodies and beautiful harmonies.

Released in November 2010 as a song within a Disney animated film, this piece enhances a moving scene where the two connect while surrounded by lanterns in the night sky.

The hope that spreads alongside countless lights reflected on the lake, and the feelings toward a new future, resonate deeply in the heart.

For creating memories with someone special, why not express in song the moment when your hearts come together?

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The Curry Rice WomanSonin

For image quality testing: Sonim - Curry Rice Girl

Sonim, the Curry Rice Girl

A woman cooks the curry and rice that her ex-boyfriend loved, thinking of the man she broke up with.

A heartbreakingly sad love song that sings of that wistfulness and the faint hope she still can’t let go of.

It also drew attention at the time for its shocking music video and cover art featuring a young female artist wearing nothing but an apron.

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DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

Darling - Mrs. GREEN APPLE

A heartwarming song woven with emotive vocals and a striking melody, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of youth.

Its message—reminding us of the importance of living true to ourselves and of the bonds we share with others—will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.

Released in January 2025, this track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was produced as the theme song for a special NHK General TV program.

Accompanied by visuals featuring a collaboration with 1,000 18-year-olds, it received an overwhelming response and stands as an ambitious work befitting the band’s 10th anniversary.

It’s the perfect song for the start of a new chapter or the spring season, when new encounters abound.

A resonant track you’ll want to play while chatting with friends or meeting new companions.

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walnutMr.Children

Chris Miyai – Walnut “Mr. Children Cover” (Music Video)

Kurumi Mr. Children

Kurumi means “the coming future.” No one knows what the unseen future holds, but to keep living, we have to deal with what’s right in front of us.

Even so, we can’t stay the way we are.

It’s a song that makes you want to chase the dreams you gave up on as an adult, all over again.

The beautiful high notes in Sakurai’s chorus are addictive, too.

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Moon CryingKumi Koda

Koda Kumi / “Moon Crying” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

Moon Crying Kumi Koda

Selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Puzzle,” this is Kumi Koda’s 40th single, released in 2008.

The song is a moving ballad that is both heartrending and gentle, expressing the idea that the moon is always watching over you, mirroring the presence of the many people who support you.

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ColonyBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Colony"

Colony BUMP OF CHICKEN

It’s a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that even gives off a mysterious vibe.

The vocalist, Motoo Fujiwara’s beautiful singing voice is highly impressive, supported by a gentle yet grand accompaniment.

At first glance, the lyrics don’t narrow down to a single meaning; the more you read them, the more interpretations they invite—classic BUMP!! It feels like there are as many interpretations as there are listeners and singers.

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Time goes byEvery Little Thing

Time goes by – Every Little Thing (Full)

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

Known as a moving ballad, this song is one of Every Little Thing’s signature works.

Released in February 1998, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”).

The lyrics reflect on a past romance, portraying the process of sorting through emotions over time.

Vocalist Kaori Mochida’s voice—affected by a throat condition at the time—adds emotional depth that beautifully synchronizes with the song’s theme.

The track peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon charts, and has continued to be beloved, appearing on best-of albums and in anniversary concerts.

It’s an inspiring song that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or are striving to move beyond their past.

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