Love songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: recommended classics and popular hits

White LoversKeisuke Kuwata

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

This song portrays bittersweet memories of love, marked by a clear, crystalline vocal that echoes through the cold winter sky.

Released in October 2001, it was featured in Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial as well as a UNIQLO commercial song.

A single cut from the album “TOP OF THE POPS,” it topped multiple Oricon charts and also won a Japan Record Award Gold Prize.

Set on a snowy winter night, it delicately expresses the feelings of looking back on a past romance, and singing it at karaoke is sure to deeply move listeners.

It’s a perfect song for a winter night, allowing you to feel both the ache and warmth of love at the same time.

Do you prefer it warm or chilled?Miko Takekawa

Do you prefer it warm or chilled?

A sultry kayōkyoku brimming with a mature vibe.

Yumiko Takekawa’s gentle vocals tenderly wrap a quiet evening as two people enjoy drinks together.

The contrast between chilled liquor and burning passion is striking, and you might find your heart racing as you listen.

Released on March 20, 2024, this special track commemorates the 20th anniversary of Takekawa’s debut.

The coupling track “Onna no Shūchakueki” (A Woman’s Terminal Station) is also included.

It’s a song you’ll want to play while spending unhurried time with someone special.

It might be perfect for lovers to share a drink and reaffirm their feelings for each other.

Your smile

Your Smile (ON THE ROAD 2022 LIVE at Budokan)

It’s a love song filled with tenderness and poignancy, looking back on the memories built up with a cherished person.

The way it tries to somehow avoid a sad ending when the two are about to grow apart conveys the strength of its feelings.

The warm, gently unfolding sound and the softly conversational vocals layered together express single-hearted devotion.

Singing slowly and relaxed, as if delivering the words straight and true, is a key point in crafting the song’s world.

A more effortless, unforced singing style may better convey the emotions embedded in the song.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Little Love Song

A signature song by MONGOL800, a rock band from Okinawa, filled with a warmth that gently embraces the hearts of those in love.

Its lyrics portray the bittersweetness and joy of long-distance romance and first love, expressing deep affection through simple words that resonate with many.

Included on the album MESSAGE, released in September 2001, the song has continued to be cherished for many years.

In 2019, it was used as a featured song in a film and has been covered by various artists, earning support across a wide audience.

This piece is perfect for times when you want to convey your feelings to someone important or deepen your bond.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to become a moving song that touches the heart.

Did I become an idiot or something?Masaki Suda

Masaki Suda: “Did I get stupid or something?”

This song captures the frustrating feeling of watching yourself objectively as you fall in love and thinking, “That can’t be me.

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.”—yet it gently accepts the fact that you’re in love and encourages you to be honest with yourself.

It’s a heart-fluttering track that many people can probably relate to.

Just like the lyrics, the singing style is characterized by a slow, reflective delivery, as if confirming one’s own feelings, and with little change in pitch, it’s very easy to sing.

Try singing it at karaoke with someone you like!

DarlingKana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'Darling' MV (Short Ver.)

The 24th single “Darling,” chosen as the Tuesday theme song for the information program Mezamashi TV.

The lyrics, which evoke unexpected feelings and the happiness found in that situation, paired with a lively ensemble, warm your heart.

The song starts in a high key and the melody moves quickly, which can be challenging, but because the overall range—including the chorus—is narrow, you can set it to a key that suits you and sing it comfortably.

It’s a cute pop tune we’d love for you to sing at karaoke with someone special.

I love youKana Nishino

Kana Nishino “I Love You” MV Full

The 33rd single “I Love You,” chosen as the theme song for the film My Little Monster, features lyrics that candidly express feelings for a loved one, enriched by an ensemble highlighting piano and acoustic guitar for added warmth.

With its relaxed tempo and relatively understated melodic line, it’s likely easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident vocalists.

Although the chorus melody is a bit faster, the pitch doesn’t change much, making it a pop tune that’s less prone to mistakes even in karaoke.