Bittersweet songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
While it’s great fun to sing crowd-pleasers that get everyone hyped at karaoke, it can be just as nice to connect over a poignant, melancholic ballad.
So this time, we’ll introduce a selection of bittersweet songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke all at once!
Unlike upbeat tracks that amp up the energy, melancholic ballads tend to be slower in tempo and feature lots of long sustained notes.
That’s why they feel so good to sing!
And above all, many of these songs invite you to empathize with the lyrics and pour your emotions into them, so you’re sure to bond and get excited with the people you’re with through that shared connection to the music.
Let’s dive in.
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Bittersweet songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks (1–10)
SubtitleOfficial HIGE DANDism
It’s a bittersweet song woven with warm affection and an inexpressible frustration.
Released in October 2022 as the theme song for a Fuji TV Thursday drama, it celebrates the power of words, likened to the fleeting beauty of “snow crystals.” The track reflects Official HIGE DANDism’s musical curiosity, incorporating pop and jazzy elements.
It’s perfect for anyone who has wanted to share feelings hidden in their heart but struggled to put them into words.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to resonate with listeners.
Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
This song depicts the delicate nuances of a bittersweet romance from a woman’s perspective.
Released in August 2021, it was the first time Shinya Ishihara, Saucy Dog’s vocalist and guitarist, wrote an entire piece from a female point of view.
It portrays the complex emotions of a woman who can’t bring herself to leave even after noticing her partner’s infidelity, drawing parallels to the story of Cinderella.
The conflict between reason and emotion, and the interplay of love and hatred, are skillfully rendered, resonating with many listeners.
It’s also popular for karaoke, ranking second in the 2022 annual charts.
Highly recommended for those who want to belt out poignant lyrics in a high tone.
budKobukuro
Kobukuro’s 14th single, released on March 21, 2007.
It is well known as a song written by Kentaro Kobuchi in memory of his late mother.
Its emotionally rich, beautiful melody is truly wonderful.
It became a major hit, reaching number one on the weekly charts.
Bittersweet songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (11–20)
rendezvousShy Taupe
This song delicately portrays a bittersweet love.
Released in April 2023, it caught fire in popularity starting in August, achieving the remarkable feat of debuting at No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs chart.
With scenes like meeting in the rain and walking along the path of fate, it conveys the depth and poignancy of romance.
Written and composed by So Sasaki of Shytoop, the piece honestly expresses the emotions of facing daily struggles and feelings of love, resonating with many listeners.
Try belting it out at karaoke.
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
This is a song filled with heartfelt longing.
Written specifically as the theme for a TBS drama, it centers on the theme of unchanging love, no matter the distance.
With Omoinotake’s signature emotional vocals and melodies, it’s a track that truly resonates.
Released in January 2024, it earned high acclaim on various music charts.
Its total streaming plays have grown rapidly, and the group has been slated to make their first appearance on the Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s recommended for those in long-distance relationships or anyone who wants to express their feelings for someone special through song.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to touch someone’s heart.
366 daysHY
Included on HeartY, the fifth album by HY, a Japanese rock band with four men and one woman.
Released on April 16, 2008.
It’s a song that captures the feelings of a woman after a breakup.
Many people have probably experienced being unable to stop thinking about the person they parted with.
Try singing this bittersweet, relatable breakup song at karaoke.
Mutual loveaiko
This song is characterized by a heartrending melody and lyrics that inevitably bring tears to your eyes.
Alongside Aiko’s delicate emotional expression, it portrays deep feelings for the other person and a love that cannot reach them.
Released in May 2024 as her 45th single, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the anime film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.
Possessing the approachable warmth and emotional resonance typical of Aiko, this work is recommended for those carrying the bittersweetness and complexities of love.
It’s also a great choice to sing at karaoke to strike a chord with listeners.