A Guide to Classic Autumn Songs to Sing at Karaoke in October

osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Natori

Natori – Fragrant Olive

Singer-songwriter Natori, who shot to fame with the 2022 smash hit “Overdose.” This new track is a jazzy pop tune, perfect for an autumn night.

Sung in a whispery voice, it paints the sudden melancholy that creeps into a humdrum daily life and the complicated feelings toward the “you” by one’s side.

You can almost picture the sweet scent of flowers gently wrapping those restless emotions.

It’s also fun to listen while interpreting the poetically written lyrics in your own way.

Released in August 2023, the song is also included on the album “Gekijou” (Theater).

On a long autumn night, when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood, why not sing it with an ennui-tinged vibe?

I jumped into the pool in October.Keyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 'Dived into the Pool in October'

Keyakizaka46 is a girls’ group that set itself apart from conventional idols with a serious worldview and lyrics packed with powerful messages, earning them widespread popularity.

Used as the song for an AEON Card commercial, this track resonates as the slightly chilly autumn air seems to highlight the impatience of youth and the longing for the future.

Shaking off dissatisfaction and inner conflict, they leap into the world on impulse—a portrayal that gently encourages anyone who feels stifled by everyday life.

The song also holds special meaning for fans, as its release was once postponed before finally being recorded for the first time on the October 2020 best-of album “An Instant Longer Than Eternity: We Truly Existed Back Then.” It’s a bittersweet yet empowering youth anthem, perfect for listening at the turn of the seasons.

coarse sugarAimyon

Aimyon – Zarame [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song that makes you want to take a long, quiet look into your own heart on an autumn night.

Crafted by Aimyon, it portrays someone carrying a lingering pain, suppressing their emotions while desperately struggling to find hope.

Written as the theme song for the Yomiuri TV/NTV Sunday drama “Let Lonely Deaths Pile Up,” it’s included on the album “Jealous of the Cat,” released in September 2024.

While the song’s tone carries a suspenseful tension, it also has a certain warmth that is so quintessentially Aimyon.

Anyone wrestling with daily conflicts and worries will likely find it relatable.

It’s a ballad you’ll want to sing carefully, savoring each and every word.

autumn rainSonar Pocket

Sonar Pocket “Autumn Rain” [Lyric Video]

Known for love songs that resonate with many, Sonar Pocket released a work in November 2022 that is a lyrical track evoking vivid scenes of autumn rain.

One of their charms is their straightforward, heartfelt lyrics, but in this piece they take on a new form of expression through an original writing by Saint Vega, painting scenery with skillful Japanese rhymes.

The sound, which recalls rain-soaked streets and slightly chilly air, further highlights the poignancy of the story.

Many listeners will find their hearts moved as they overlay their own experiences onto the bittersweet feelings of looking back on days gone by.

Be sure to sing it at karaoke.

a balmy autumn dayTsukuyomi

Tsukuyomi “Akiharara” Music Video

How about this song for when you want to sink into a sentimental mood on an autumn evening? It’s a track from Tsukuyomi, the narrative music project led by composer Yurry Canon.

This piece is set against the story of a girl living with illness and the boy who stays by her side, and it sings of a fragile resolve to live earnestly in the present—like autumn leaves turning color—even as they accept a fate of passing.

As you listen, you’ll find yourself drawn into its heartrending world.

Released in August 2024, the song was later included on the concept mini-album “We Call That God.” Its melody is striking—somehow refreshing yet deeply moving.

Try singing it while savoring the moments you share with someone important.

Serene and sweet autumn evening lyricismUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

Seihitsukanbiakigurejojou

This song, with its quiet, beautiful melody that evokes an autumn evening, sinks deep into the heart.

It’s a track by the three-piece rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

The piece seems to depict both the loneliness of a passing season and a gentle warmth that cherishes precious memories.

It’s bittersweet, yet somehow soothing in a mysterious way.

The song is included on their seventh album, MODE MOOD MODE, released in January 2018.

The harmony between Kosuke Saito’s clear, translucent vocals and the band’s delicate sound is wonderful.

It’s a song I’d love for you to listen to alone on a slightly chilly night, strolling through a park where fallen leaves are dancing.

Crescent Moon SunsetSakanaction

Sakanaction / Crescent Moon Sunset -Music Video-

Sakanaction masterfully fuse electronic music with a band sound, captivating listeners with their unique musical world.

This track, included on their debut album GO TO THE FUTURE released in May 2007, is a number that symbolizes the early days of the band’s career.

Evoking a scene where the sun sets and a slender moon peeks into the sky, the song conveys the frustration felt within the repetition of everyday life, as well as a quiet resolve to change something.

Upon its release, it garnered major attention in their home of Hokkaido, reaching No.

2 on the Sapporo Hot 100 chart, and it was also selected as the ending theme for MBS’s MM-TV.

It’s a stylish track that gently accompanies reflective autumn nights.