[Long Songs] Songs over 6 minutes long that you want to sing at karaoke
What kind of songs do you sing at karaoke?
People have all sorts of preferences—from upbeat tracks that lift your spirits to tender ballads that resonate in your heart—but here we’re focusing on “songs with long performance times.”
At karaoke, you want to sing your favorite songs comfortably while keeping the vibe in mind, right?
We’ve gathered songs that let you sing for a long time.
These might be a bit hard to choose in a large group, but they’re all wonderful songs, so enjoy them solo or with close friends and fellow fans!
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[Long Songs] Long songs of 6 minutes or more that you’ll want to sing at karaoke (1–10)
Glass BluesBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song can be considered the very origin of the four-piece rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN.
It’s included on their indie-era album FLAME VEIN, released in March 1999.
It personifies a cat with glassy eyes and, from that perspective, portrays the difficulties and inner conflicts of living.
At the same time, it projects a stance of living strongly no matter the circumstances, which makes your heart swell as you listen.
It’s a pivotal work that defined the band’s direction and is frequently performed live.
Please try singing it when you’re feeling down or when you’re about to take a new step forward.
End and BeginningKariyushi 58
An evocative song that captures the sparkle found in calm, everyday life, it was released in February 2010 as the B-side to Kariyushi 58’s single “Ame nochi Hare.” Its warm acoustic sound and heartfelt message—like reflecting on yourself at the end of the day—are compelling.
The lyrics gently question the finiteness of life and the importance of the everyday.
The song was used as the theme for the 2016 drama “Sanbiki no Ossan 3: Seigi no Mikata, Mitabi!!,” and from October 2024 it has also been featured in a commercial for Japan Manufacturing Service.
It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend, one that can stay close to anyone facing a life milestone, such as graduation or a job change.
the red threadKobukuro
This is a long ballad that carefully depicts the feelings of a young person entering a rough patch with their partner, unfolding over seven minutes.
As a year passes, the protagonist’s heart gradually starts to look forward, and that progression is portrayed in a striking way.
Included on the album “Root of my mind,” which Kobukuro produced soon after forming, the song gently conveys the importance of trust in love.
It’s recommended for those who, while struggling with a relationship with someone important, still want to cherish their feelings for each other.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing with all your heart at solo karaoke or in the company of close friends.
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TokyoGing Nang Boyz
Don’t you feel like songs titled “Tokyo” often end up being masterpieces? This one is by Ginnan BOYZ, who led the rock scene in the 2000s.
It’s the closing track of their 2005 album “Kimi to Boku no Daisanji Sekaisenteki Ren’ai Kakumei.” Mineta’s husky vocals really pierce the heart.
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That sense of melancholy might especially hit home for anyone who left their hometown to live in Tokyo.
When you want to sink into a nostalgic mood, or when you can’t forget an old lover, definitely try singing this one.
You know,Aimyon
A gentle singing voice resonates in the heart.
It’s a work by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, released in November 2023 as her 15th single.
Written as the theme song for the film “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window,” it’s a moving piece.
It conveys compassion and understanding for someone important, expressing the resolve to accept the person just as they are and the wish to stay close.
The desire to be together through both hard times and happy times warms the heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing at a relaxed pace among close friends.
PolarisAimer
Polaris is a track included on the mini-album After Dark, released in November 2013.
It’s a ballad that leaves a strong impression with Aimer’s husky vocals, and its lyrics—centered on a ship sailing across the sea—give you the courage to move forward even while feeling loneliness and anxiety.
The gentle yet powerful melody really hits you in the heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on nights spent alone or after parting with someone important.
If you sing it at karaoke, you’ll surely be able to let the emotions welling up from deep inside resonate.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
This is an epic love song over six minutes long that delicately portrays the wavering emotions of an ambiguous romance.
The bittersweet feelings of being elated or dejected by a partner’s slightest gestures or words are expressed over a calm and beautiful melody.
Included on RADWIMPS’ album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in December 2018, the song was also used as the theme for ABEMA’s dating reality show Who Is the Wolf?, resonating strongly with younger audiences.
The music video features Nana Komatsu and Fuju Kamio, resulting in a striking visual piece that reflects contemporary views on love.
It’s a track best enjoyed when you can really take your time singing—whether during a solo karaoke session or at karaoke with close friends in a relaxed setting.