Sad songs I want to sing at karaoke

You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY – You Go Your Way 【PV】

This is a classic song by CHEMISTRY that beautifully sings of the sorrow of parting.

It portrays the feeling of almost swallowing your words of farewell when you look into the other person’s eyes, striking a deep chord with listeners.

Released in 2001, the song was also used in a Suntory BOSS commercial and has left a lasting impression on many people.

It’s a song that stays close to those who have experienced a breakup or are trying to overcome a farewell with someone important.

If you sing it at karaoke, the emotion in your voice will move the hearts of those around you and is sure to inspire.

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

Time goes by – Every Little Thing (Full)

Known as a moving ballad, this song is one of Every Little Thing’s signature works.

Released in February 1998, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”).

The lyrics reflect on a past romance, portraying the process of sorting through emotions over time.

Vocalist Kaori Mochida’s voice—affected by a throat condition at the time—adds emotional depth that beautifully synchronizes with the song’s theme.

The track peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon charts, and has continued to be beloved, appearing on best-of albums and in anniversary concerts.

It’s an inspiring song that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or are striving to move beyond their past.

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

It was EXILE’s 22nd single, released in 2007.

The song was used in the KDDI “au × EXILE Chapter 2 Campaign” commercial.

The lyrics, which lay bare a man’s lingering feelings after letting go of love and reveal his vulnerable side, bring out a new appeal in EXILE.

Song for…HY

Song for…

This song is included on HY’s third album after their indie debut, TRUNK, which was released in 2004.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon album chart and helped make HY widely known.

The lyrics poignantly express the heartache of a long-distance relationship where the couple can hardly meet.

I long to see you now.MISIA

MISIA – Aitakute Ima (Official HD Music Video)

Released as MISIA’s 23rd single, this masterpiece ballad became a major hit as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama series “JIN.” The time and distance of not being able to meet overflow with emotions like anxiety, loneliness, and sadness.

Precisely because the desire to see the person is so pure, the inability to meet makes this a sorrowful song.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

M – PRINCESS PRINCESS (Princess Princess) (Full)

It was released in 1989 as the B-side to Princess Princess’s seventh single, “Diamonds.” The lyrics, written by band member Kyoko Tomita, reflect her heartbreak after breaking up with a man whose name began with the initial “M.” It is celebrated as a classic that has been covered by many artists.

C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Autumn Cherry Blossoms~” Music Video

It was released in 2014 as the 14th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.

It was used as the TV commercial song for Samantha Tiara & Samantha Thavasa’s “Samantha Tiara Jewelry.” The lyrics depict an unrequited love, making it a very sad and heartrending song.