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

Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

Himawari no Yakusoku by Motohiro Hata

This is a song that won passionate support and high praise from both children and adults.

It’s so moving that just listening to it can bring tears to your eyes with its kindness, so I really hope those who haven’t heard it yet will give it a listen.

It’s their 17th single overall and serves as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” The music holds its own just as much as the film’s content.

Carried by the gentle tone of the acoustic guitar, the lyrics—evoking the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita—reach you straight and true.

It’s a timeless classic loved across generations.

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A Song For ××Ayumi Hamasaki

a song for xx – Ayumi Hamasaki

A Song for ×× Ayumi Hamasaki

Adolescence.

Haven’t you ever bottled up your own feelings just to meet everyone’s expectations? This is an impassioned song that voices the repressed sorrow and loneliness of boys and girls—and the urge to act tough.

It carries a charisma that speaks for the feelings of young people.

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Smile and say goodbyeFujifabric

Fujifabric / Laugh and Say Goodbye

Laughing, goodbye, Fujifabric

The gentle music so characteristic of Fujifabric, along with the lyrics that portray a sense of bewilderment—“I don’t even know what I should do”—are striking.

It’s so heartrending and moving that, despite all the worrying, thinking, and lingering attachment, they said goodbye with a smile.

Surely everyone has experienced the emotions embedded in these lyrics and can relate to them deeply, don’t you think?

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AliensKirinji

Kirinji – Aliens

Aliens Kirinji

It’s a captivating song that pairs an urban melody resonating like it nestles into the stillness of night with poetic depictions of suburban scenery.

Using the word “alien” to express a sense of social alienation, it delicately weaves the pure love of two lonely people.

Released as a single by Kirinji in October 2000 and later included on the album “3,” the song was featured in a LINE Mobile commercial in 2017 and as an insert song in an NHK BS Premium drama in 2018, winning the hearts of many.

It’s a track that lingers—one that accompanies late-night drives or unhurried moments in a bar lounge, soaking into the hearts of adults.

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Moving songs and popular hits you’ll want to sing at karaoke (61–70)

SparkleRADWIMPS

Sparkle

Sparkle RADWIMPS

It’s a grand rock ballad created as the theme song for a Makoto Shinkai anime film.

Centered on themes of fate and the passage of time, it beautifully colors the film’s climactic scenes as a memorable piece that captures the bittersweetness of meetings and partings, leaving a lasting impression on many listeners.

The composition is superb, beginning with a striking piano melody and gradually unfolding into a dynamic full-band sound.

Included on the album “Your Name.” released in August 2016, it also drew attention for RADWIMPS’ comprehensive handling of the film’s music.

It’s a perfect choice for those who want to take their time singing at karaoke, with moving lyrics and an unforgettable melodic line.

Try singing it solo or with like-minded friends to fully immerse yourself in its world.

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He was alive, wasn’t he?Aimyon

Aimyon – I Was Alive [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyon was alive, huh.

The A section, delivered like a poetry reading over acoustic guitar and piano accompaniment, is incredibly striking.

What’s more, the lyrics portrayed there are shockingly satirical of modern society.

Yet if you listen closely to the passionate message and story woven into the words, you’re sure to be moved.

It’s a very powerful song—give it a try at karaoke, too.

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Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Theory of Heart [Official Music Video]

Yuushinron RADWIMPS

There’s an anecdote that all of RADWIMPS’ songs were written about a single woman.

Among them, this is a love song where especially straightforward feelings are directly embodied in the lyrics.

The lyrics are notable in that the woman can be interpreted as a lover, a mother, or even a god.

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