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)

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Quruli – Red Train

Red Train Kururi

The “red train” in the title refers to the Keikyu Main Line with its red car bodies.

A deep love for the Keikyu Line, which runs through greater Tokyo, resonates with a light, upbeat rhythm.

The unusual music video, which continuously shows the view from the front of the train, became a hot topic not only among the band’s fans but also among railway enthusiasts.

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Kepla / Miracles (MUSIC VIDEO)

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Kepla’s song, released as their debut single in September 2024, carries a wish to stay friends no matter how much relationships change.

It’s a quintessential Kepla track, where the warmth of acoustic guitar blends with the voices of the four members.

The music video has also been released, featuring striking film footage that cherishes an analog feel.

The lyrics reveal honest emotions beneath a brave front—sure to move you.

A touch of bittersweetness, friendship, youth.

An irresistible song for those who love that kind of world and for J‑pop fans alike! It’s a track that will make you want to sing it at karaoke.

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Moving, must-sing karaoke classics and popular songs (101–110)

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heart

Heart Pornography

A heart swollen red from losing something precious.

Because there’s no going back to when I was happy, all I can do is steel myself.

This is a ballad that sings of that helpless heartache, and the strength it takes to keep going.

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You are my friend.Ken Hirai

Ken Hirai – You Are My Friend

You Are My Friend Ken Hirai

A song about the importance of friendship.

We help each other in hard times and laugh together in happy ones.

It makes you realize how precious friends are—the ones with whom you can share the seemingly ordinary things.

The beautifully picture-book-like music video has a strong narrative and is moving as an animated work as well.

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1996? Blankey Jet City — How Gasoline Shakes

The Way Gasoline Sways — BLANKEY JET CITY

This track, characterized by an aggressive band sound that alternates between calm and explosive, was released in May 1997 as BLANKEY JET CITY’s first single after switching record labels.

Showcasing Kenichi Asai’s energetic vocals, it depicts scenes evoking the smell of gasoline and straddling a hunk of iron, while expressing indifference toward themes like loneliness and fate.

It peaked at No.

32 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and remained on the chart for four weeks.

The song was also used as the ending theme for NHK-FM’s program “Music Square.” Its lyrics, which question the complexity of human emotions and the essence of living, resonate deeply.

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Remioromen – Moratorium

Moratorium Remioromen

Set to gentle vocals and a soothing melody, this heartwarming song expresses the confusions and uncertainties of life.

Released in January 2005, it reached No.

8 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Ganso! Debuya,” resonating with many listeners.

A work that epitomizes Remioromen’s musicality, it carries a message exploring the complexities of human relationships and the meaning of life.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to deeply move those who listen.

It’s the perfect song for anyone feeling lost in life or wanting to feel a stronger bond with someone important.

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Spitz / Haruka

Distant Spitz

It’s one of Spitz’s most popular songs.

At first glance the lyrics seem cryptic, but that ambiguity leaves room for each listener’s own interpretation, which is really wonderful.

Listening to it somehow gives you courage.

When singing it at karaoke, the key might be a bit high for men, so it’s a good idea to lower the key and give it a try! Also, the tempo is slow, so you can check each beat as you sing, which I recommend.

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