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, must-sing karaoke classics and popular songs (21–30)
Endless JourneyMr.Children
This is Mr.
Children’s 15th single, released in 1998.
The band had gone on hiatus in 1997, but they resumed activities with the release of this song.
It’s a moving track that gives you a push when you face difficulties or feel like you’re about to lose to yourself.
Its very positive lyrics encouraged many people and became a hot topic.
Released in 1998 as Mr.
Children’s 15th single overall, it was tied in as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Naguru Onna” and became a million seller.
the red threadKobukuro
The lyrics convey feelings of jealousy toward a lover’s ex, but also the resolve that from now on we’ll seize far more happiness together.
It’s a song by the male duo Kobukuro, included as a B-side on their 2008 single “Toki no Ashioto” (Footsteps of Time).
Be sure to sing it from a man to a woman, pouring your whole “I love you” feeling into it.
Moving and popular masterpieces you’ll want to sing at karaoke (31–40)
If I Had Never Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer
A deeply heartrending song whose lyrics overflow with lingering attachment.
You can’t help but be moved by words that lay bare such longing.
The feelings of deep, deep affection and the inability to ever forget come through so vividly it almost hurts.
I’m sure everyone has experienced something like this, and it will resonate with your own memories and move you.
Her singing voice heightens the poignancy even more.
wedgeHanako Oku
A signature ballad by Hanako Oku that depicts undying feelings for someone you can’t forget.
The delicate piano tones express the unfillable hollow and sense of loss after parting from a lover.
Hanako Oku’s crystal-clear voice gently sinks into the heart, doesn’t it? Sung since her indie days, this piece was released as a 10th-anniversary single in July 2015 and is also included on the album Prism.
Despite having no tie-ins, it resonated online and became a hidden gem, amassing a total of 15 million video views.
It’s a heartbreak song, but perfect for creating a moving, mellow atmosphere.
With few key changes and easy emotional delivery, why not choose it as a song to touch the heart of someone you care about?
The Toilet GodKana Uemura
It has a unique, story-like quality that leaves you moved, as if you’ve just finished a short novel.
You’ll find yourself listening straight through to the end in no time.
The sentiment embedded in the title has touched many people, making it a classic.
This song is included on her fifth mini-album, “Watashi no Kakeratachi,” released in 2010.
It’s filled with memories of her beloved grandmother, with whom Kana Uemura spent her childhood, and it became her biggest hit.
While it may not be an absolute staple at karaoke, it remains a highly popular track.
Song of Eternal NightGod does not play dice.
It’s been getting attention as a moving song where multiple elements—like the word choices in the lyrics and the singing voice—come together.
Everyone interprets lyrics differently, of course, but everything depicted there is incredibly heartrending.
It’s also especially popular among fans, and his voice is just so sorrowful that it really hits you in the chest.
If you go to karaoke and several people in your group know it, definitely give it a try—you might strike a chord with them!
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Haven’t you ever heard the saying that everyone wants to give something to others and protect them? That’s exactly the feeling this song expresses.
It conveys the true meaning of kindness and the shape of love, and its straightforward compassion is sure to move you.
The key might be a bit high for male singers, but it’s definitely a song worth the challenge!