[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] 6+ Minute Long Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (11–20)
soda waterHitsuji Bungaku
Sone Yukibun’s song “Soda Water” is included on the EP “Kiramaki,” released in July 2019.
The poetic lyrics by Moeka Shiotsuka leave a strong impression.
I’m drawn to its delicate world, which seems to put into words the subtle shifts of emotion found in everyday life.
The sound is refreshing yet tinged with a certain wistfulness, which is also distinctive.
This work is perfect for times when you want to face your own feelings.
Be sure to try singing it at karaoke.
The wind is blowing.Ikimonogakari
Kaze ga Fuiteiru by Ikimonogakari is a refreshing and powerful song that runs just under eight minutes.
It was chosen as NHK’s broadcast theme song during the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics.
With Yuzu’s Eikou no Kakehashi—also used as a broadcast theme during the 2004 Athens Olympics—in mind, the band put their all into creating it, which is said to be why it ended up so long.
As an Olympic broadcast theme that evokes dreams and hope, it’s a great song to sing together with teammates in your club or classmates who are striving toward the same dream.
Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
Released in 1989, “Mirai Yosouzu II” is a well-known love ballad.
Among DREAMS COME TRUE’s songs, it has the longest running time.
The version included on its first appearance, the album “LOVE GOES ON…,” runs a full 7 minutes 20 seconds, and even the single-cut version is 6 minutes 32 seconds.
With its relaxed tempo, you can really savor the song.
White FeathersL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
You’ll be drawn into the song’s ethereal, fragile lyrical world.
It’s a track by the rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel, included on their second album, “Tierra,” released in 1994.
The piece has a grand sense of scale, with expansive soundscapes perfectly matched by vocalist hyde’s soaring voice.
The lyrics, carrying the message “I want to fly through the sky like a bird, but I can’t do it the way I wish,” are striking.
Try channeling hyde and give it a sing.
LovelyohashiTrio
Originally released by Kenji Ozawa in 1994, this song was covered by Ohashi Trio on his 2011 album “fake book III.” Ohashi Trio’s version offers a luxurious, six-plus-minute musical experience woven from his warm vocals and sophisticated arrangement.
It was also used as the ending theme for the NHK BS Premium drama “Shokubutsu Danshi Verander,” expressing a calm and gentle worldview.
It’s a recommended choice when you want to sing alone with care or enjoy at karaoke with music-loving friends.
With Ohashi Trio’s characteristically delicate arrangement and heartwarming melody, it gently sings of ideal love and the joys of life.
Silent JealousyX JAPAN
X JAPAN’s song “Silent Jealousy” is a grand piece that portrays a heartrending love.
Featured on the 1991 album “Jealousy,” it brilliantly fuses the power of metal with the aesthetics of classical music.
The lyrics, which sing of lost love and longing, reflect loneliness and madness, drawing listeners into a dramatic world.
The rapidly unfolding ensemble lets you fully feel its intensity even at karaoke.
YOSHIKI’s passionate piano performance and TOSHI’s soaring high-tone vocals are absolutely captivating!
[Long Songs] Long songs of 6 minutes or more that you’ll want to sing at karaoke (21–30)
The Toilet GodKana Uemura
It’s a story-style song written by singer-songwriter Kana Uemura based on her real-life experience, with a runtime of 9 minutes and 52 seconds.
The lyrics, which recount memories with her grandmother, moved many listeners and led to an appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Released in 2010, it was included on the mini-album “Watashi no Kakeratachi” and was later released as a single.