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 masterpieces and popular songs for karaoke (41–50)

Peter Pan syndromeSound Schedule

[Official] “Peter Pan Syndrome” / Sound Schedule (Music Video)

Peter Pan Syndrome Sound Schedule

It’s a classic song that reminisces about a youth spent chasing only what was right in front of us, and wistfully reflects on a time we can no longer return to.

Even now, the distant city lights that appear for a moment are no longer the same as they once were—and they’ll keep changing from here on, too.

This gentle rock tune makes those ordinary truths feel precious.

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Moving masterpiece and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (51–60)

Just a little longer until graduationGLAY

GLAY / Just a Little Until Graduation (ONE LOVE 2002 in Tokyo Dome)

Just a little more until graduation, GLAY

A graduation song that leaves a lasting impression.

Written and composed in 2002 by GLAY member TAKURO based on his own experiences, it delicately captures the emotions of students on the brink of graduation.

The lyrics—evoking borrowed dictionaries never returned and the hope of seeing friends again—convey a poignant blend of nostalgia and farewell.

The song was also included on the album “UNITY ROOTS & FAMILY, AWAY,” released in September of the same year, and has become a fan favorite.

It resonates especially strongly during graduation season, making it a must-listen for anyone closing the chapter on their memory-filled school days.

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I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki

Yutaka Ozaki - I Love You

I LOVE YOU by Yutaka Ozaki

It was released in 1991 as Yutaka Ozaki’s 11th single.

Even after his death, many musicians have covered it, and it remains a timeless classic that is still sung today.

It was performed at nearly every concert during his lifetime, and more recently it drew attention when his only son, Hiroya Ozaki, covered it.

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Goodbye, LipsHarleo

Harleo - 'Sayonara Kuchibiru' Music Video Long ver.

Sayonara Kuzibiru Haru Leo

It’s the theme song for the film of the same name, “Farewell Song (Sayonara Kuchibiru).” It’s performed by HaruLeo, a duo formed by actresses Nana Komatsu and Mugi Kadowaki, who starred in the movie.

It was released in 2019 as a track on an EP.

The lyrics depict a bittersweet breakup with a lover.

Anyone who has experienced heartbreak will likely relate to it.

By the way, the song was written and composed by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.

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The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Future Prediction Map II ~VERSION '07~ (from Live from DWL 2015 Live Ver.)

Future Projection II DREAMS COME TRUE

A masterpiece among masterpieces that could be said to reign at the very top of love ballads in the J-pop scene! I bet plenty of guys have listened to this song and flashed their brake lights five times (lol).

The lyrics weave together memories of the past and hopes for the future, and you can’t help but be moved by the overflowing affection in this song.

It has a relaxed tempo, so it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

Try singing it while checking the pitch and rhythm one step at a time!

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Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

B’z – Itsuka no Merry Christmas

Someday’s Merry Christmas B’z

A song included on the 1992 mini-album “FRIENDS” that was never released as a single.

It’s a poignant B’z ballad capturing the complex feelings of a man who, upon realizing he’s in a serious relationship, is seized by the fear that he might lose the person he cherishes.

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Together foreverKobukuro

Kobukuro - Together for Eternity

Together forever - Kobukuro

It was released in 2004 as Kobukuro’s 10th single.

Known as a classic wedding song, it also became so popular that it ranked highly on karaoke request charts.

Among Kobukuro’s singles, it is their biggest long-running hit.

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