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, must-sing karaoke classics and popular songs (21–30)

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

If I had been living alone — SUPER BEAVER

This moving song celebrates the importance of bonds and connections between people.

Released by SUPER BEAVER in June 2020, it was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Waterborne” starring Ayami Nakajo.

Through emotions and experiences that can’t be felt alone, it gently conveys the significance of ties with friends and loved ones.

It sings about the strength to overcome setbacks and hardships being derived from human relationships, reflecting the band’s feelings after their return to a major label.

This masterpiece movingly teaches us, through life’s hardships and joys, the wonder of living and the importance of continuing to take on challenges.

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planetariumAi Otsuka

Planetarium – Ai Otsuka (Full)

Planetarium Ai Otsuka

This song sings of the sorrow of not being able to meet someone anymore, yet being unable to stop wanting to see them.

It’s one of the signature songs by Ai Otsuka, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, released in 2005 as her 10th single.

Just reading the lyrics can bring you to tears.

If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, please try singing it.

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Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

Eine Kleine Yonezu Kenshi

It’s precisely because we love that the thought of parting someday feels sad and scary… This song gives voice to that feeling.

It’s a track by Kenshi Yonezu, the singer-songwriter also known by his Vocaloid producer name, Hachi.

Included on his second album, YANKEE, released in 2014.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, it remains a fan favorite.

Sing it with all your heart.

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horizonback number

back number – Horizon

水平線back number

It’s a song whose poignant lyrics and melody resonate deeply.

It was surprise-released on YouTube in August 2020 and struck a chord with many people.

It was created as a support song for high school students whose Inter-High championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s a track that conveys back number’s warmth and kindness, depicting the setbacks and hardships encountered while chasing dreams, as well as the strength to overcome them.

The song was widely embraced by listeners, topping the streaming charts for nine consecutive weeks.

For those who have experienced setbacks or failures, it serves as a source of empathy and comfort.

Why not try singing it at karaoke and move the people around you?

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cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aloof [Official Music Video]

Aloof RADWIMPS

It’s a moving song that perfectly embodies the word “pure love.” It’s a track by the rock band RADWIMPS, known for hits like “Zenzenzense” and “Yūshinron.” Included on their ninth album, ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in 2018.

A ballad with gently resonant guitar tones that soothes the heart.

Perfect for karaoke with your significant other.

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Make it into a bouquet.wacci

wacci “Make It a Bouquet” Music Video

Make it a bouquet, wacci

“How should I express gratitude to my parents?” This heartwarming song by the five-member band wacci offers one answer to that bashful dilemma.

It sings about the struggles our parents faced that we didn’t recognize until we grew up, and the deep love that accepted and forgave us unconditionally no matter what.

It expresses an overflowing “thank you” in song, like presenting a beautiful bouquet.

The track is included on the album Gunjō Refrain, released in November 2018.

In 2020, a music video made from about 400 fan-submitted photos was produced, moving many people.

Sing it at a wedding or a family celebration, and it will warmly embrace listeners’ hearts and bring the whole venue together.

Why not sing it with all your heart, thinking of the people you hold dear?

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GIFTMr.Children

Mr.Children「GIFT」Music Video(Short ver.)

GIFTMr.Children

As the title “GIFT” suggests, this song tells a lovely story about giving a present in a color that suits the other person.

The more you listen, the more its gentle, warm affection comes through; it’s a song you often hear at weddings.

In the latter half, the gift is given, and even while giving it, the protagonist says “thank you.” That detail reveals their warmth and kindness—and it’s truly moving.

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