[Long Songs] Songs over 6 minutes long that you want to sing at karaoke

Forever LoveX JAPAN

X Japan – Forever Love

“Forever Love,” X JAPAN’s greatest love song, runs just under nine minutes.

Many of X JAPAN’s songs are long, but this one is definitely indispensable.

It conveys a grand, boundless love, and despite its length, it never feels long—just listening to it is deeply soothing.

It’s great to sing freely and comfortably on your own at karaoke, and it’s also perfect to sing to your partner.

In the span of its playtime, this song evokes a vast love and a variety of stories.

FACES PLACESglobe

globe / FACES PLACES

A track released as an advance single from the album “FACES PLACES.” KEIKO’s overwhelmingly high vocals make a striking impact.

It’s also fun to split up Marc Panther’s parts and sing it as a male-female duet.

The repeated English lyrics are pleasant and linger in your ears.

FOREVER & EVERLUNA SEA

LUNA SEA – Forever & Ever – The Final Act – English Subs

A five-member rock band, LUNA SEA, who elevated the musical style known as Visual Kei into something more popular and went on to greatly influence bands that followed.

This track, included on their fifth album “STYLE,” overwhelms with its arrangement that conveys a weighty worldview and its ethereal sound.

Despite exceeding ten minutes in length, its dramatic progression offers a wealth of appeal—so much so that it may still feel insufficient for fully savoring the essence of LUNA SEA’s music.

It’s a hidden gem you should try at least once.

My Father's Longest DayMasashi Sada

Masashi Sada — The Longest Day of My Father — from the Sanzenkai Memorial Concert

This is a long-form piece that portrays a father from the birth of his daughter until she leaves the nest, told from the viewpoint of his son.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter Masashi Sada—who has produced numerous classics such as “Kampaku Sengen” and “From the North Country: Theme of Hotaru”—and it was released as a single in 1979.

The story-like lyrics are moving even just to read.

If a father with a daughter were to sing it, I think he would be in tears by the latter half.

That’s how deeply it resonates.

SaraiYuzo Kayama & Shinji Tanimura

Sarai: Yuzo Kayama / Shinji Tanimura

A masterpiece woven from heartfelt, lyrical lyrics and the rich vocals of Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura.

Since its release in November 1992, it has been cherished as the theme song for “24-Hour Television.” Centered on the theme of a “hometown of the heart,” the lyrics sing of distant hometowns and loved ones, resonating with many people.

In karaoke, the rousing chorus part creates moments that deepen bonds with friends.

It’s recommended for times when you want to share moving emotions or sing with heartfelt feelings for someone special.

Honest DiaryMinami

Minami – Minami – Minami “Honest Diary” Japanese/Chinese Lyrics

How about singing Minami’s “Shoujiki Nikki” (Honest Diary)? This song, included on the 2017 mini-album Emotional Water, is notable for its emotional melody.

Its clear, airy vocals and strongly message-driven lyrics resonate with many young people.

If you’re carrying a haze in your heart, singing it might hit especially hard.

Since it’s a place where you can raise your voice, go all out.

Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

This is the sixth single by Shonan no Kaze, a four-member reggae group also known for taking first place in the “Karaoke Songs with the Highest Calorie Burn While Singing” ranking.

With a high-energy arrangement that perfectly suits the summer beach, it’s an upper-tune that unites the entire venue as the audience spins their towels during live shows.

Although mellow parts are woven into the intro and elsewhere, the arrangement keeps the excitement going for seven minutes straight, making it a track everyone can dance to and sing along with at karaoke.

It’s a number that teaches you the joy of going wild at karaoke, without ever making its length feel long.