Classic and popular love songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke

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.

How many times have I reread the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46: “How many times have I gone back and reread the lyrics of LOVE SONG?”

A song filled with bittersweet longing, dedicated to those who fall in love on sleepless nights.

Depictions like “can’t sleep” and “rereading over and over” beautifully capture the feelings of falling in love.

Released by Sakurazaka46 in February 2024, this track is included on their 8th single, “What Age Do You Want to Go Back To?” It’s perfect not only for those in love, but also for anyone who longs to fall in love.

Listen to it on a sleepless night and you’ll surely find moments that resonate.

Why not immerse yourself in the feeling of being in love by listening to this song?

Let's become a familyMasaharu Fukuyama

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

He is a singer-songwriter who is popular not only as a singer but also in various fields such as acting and photography.

He originally debuted as an actor and later debuted as a singer as well.

He is also married to Kazue Fukiishi.

With this song, his total single and album sales surpassed approximately 21.

27 million copies, making him the top-selling male solo artist in history.

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.

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.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? – Namie Amuro (Full)

Namie Amuro, who announced her retirement in 2018, is a singer and dancer from Okinawa who is popular across a wide range of generations.

Many fans imitate her fashion and are called “Amuraa.” The height of the Amuraa craze was around 1996.

unrequited love

Unrequited Love (ON THE ROAD “FILMS”)

This song portrays the pain that grows stronger as one’s feelings deepen, even while knowing the love will never be fulfilled.

It was included on the 1978 album “Illumination,” and later released as the B-side to “Ai o Nemurasete.” The lyrics depict regret over having fallen in love and a wish to be rewarded, if only once.

Because the melodic pitch changes very gently, it’s likely an easy song to sing without strain.

Precisely because the range isn’t wide, being mindful of how to convey emotion is essential.