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Sentimental Season: Songs to Sing at Karaoke in September

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Although the peak of summer has passed, September still brings lingering heat.

According to the calendar it’s autumn, but what kind of songs do you feel like singing? With summer coming to an end, you might feel a bit sentimental, or perhaps your heart will gradually grow calm as you shift from the sparkling days of summer into the more settled feeling of autumn.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for singing at karaoke in September! From sentimental and gentle tunes to songs for those who still want to enjoy summer to the fullest, find something that matches your mood and give it a try!

[Sentimental Season] Songs to Sing at Karaoke in September (51–60)

nape (of the neck)aiko

aiko - “Eriashi” music video

nape (aiko)

When looking for autumn songs, this aiko track almost always comes up.

The lyrics don’t explicitly mention anything that evokes autumn, but I think it’s beloved as an autumn song because of the ginkgo trees in the music video and its mellow mood that fits the season’s atmosphere.

In the lyrics, she writes about regret over a past love, lingering attachment she still can’t shake, and a forward-looking resolve to “grow even more from here!!”.

The melody has wide pitch jumps, so it’s not an easy song, but the key is relatively comfortable for many female singers—so definitely give it a try!

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for it to become Septemberteto

teto – It’s Becoming September (MV) @teto_official @thedadadadys

It's going to be September, teto.

September, when the scorching heat of summer gives way to the first refreshing autumn breezes.

As August ends and we look back on all our summer memories, a certain loneliness creeps in, doesn’t it? A summer romance can make that feeling even stronger.

When another year passes and summer returns, you can’t help but hope you’ll make fun memories again with the person you love, just like this year.

Set against the slightly melancholy air that autumn paints, teto’s rock song “Becoming September” carries a wistful love.

It’s included on the mini-album “dystopia,” released at the end of summer 2017.

Even when this summer ends, next summer will come again—but you won’t be there anymore.

It captures the uniquely bittersweet love of September, when even the way we feel temperature begins to change.

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Night of OsmanthusMushroom Empire

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

Osmanthus Night, Kinoko Teikoku

The song I want to sing when the weather starts to cool is “Kinmokusei no Yoru” by Kinoko Teikoku.

Released in 2018, it expresses feelings for a past lover.

It carries a bittersweet yet positive message of “Let’s keep the past as memories and not forget them.” The key also suits my range, so it’s a song I can sing comfortably without overexerting myself.

It’s the perfect track to sing sentimentally when you want to remember someone you can’t forget!

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fragrant oliveOrange Spiny Club

ORANGE SPiCE CLUB 'Kinmokusei' Music Video

Kinmokusei Orange Spiny Crab

Kinmokusei, an autumn flower that blooms around mid-September.

The Orange Spiny Club’s song “Kinmokusei” evokes the bittersweet feelings of youthful love.

This track, included on their 2019 single “Sensitive Girl,” captures a romance that begins around September, right as summer turns to fall—a love that swells with a heat no less intense than summer’s.

Because it was born in that season, the scent that brings it back is kinmokusei.

If you listen to this song while breathing in the sweet fragrance of kinmokusei, you might find yourself remembering the person you adored so much it made you dizzy at summer’s end.

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[Sentimental Season] Songs to Sing at Karaoke in September (61–70)

Night journeyYorushika

Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika - Night Journey

Yorushika’s “Yakō” reminds me of the walk home after a festival ends, when you’re dragging your feet.

The satisfaction of “that was fun” gets all mixed up with the loneliness of “there’s no going back,” leaving you in a very sentimental mood.

The chorus, which plays with words, is especially striking.

It’s so catchy that once you hear it, it’s hard to get it out of your head.

Although the song has a bittersweet atmosphere, it’s easy to remember and fun to sing together, so it’s perfect for karaoke!

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C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Autumn Cherry Blossoms~” Music Video

C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos~ Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

Titled after the autumn symbol cosmos, this song is a massive hit by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS.

Among men who often go to karaoke, there are probably many who frequently sing tracks by LDH artists, right? In particular, straightforward ballads like this one are especially popular.

Its structure, which lets you feel the pure appeal of the vocals, is perfect for those confident in their singing.

Although it’s from a little while back, it’s still a highly recommended song to sing in September.

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Harmony at Summer’s EndYosui Inoue & Anzen Chitai

Yosui Inoue & Anzenchitai - Harmony at the End of Summer

Harmony at Summer’s End Inoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai

As summer draws to a close and the nights gradually grow cooler, “Natsu no Owari no Harmony” is the song you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the beautiful night sky.

Released in September 1986, this track drew attention as a collaboration between major artists Yosui Inoue and Anzen Chitai.

It has since been covered by many artists, including a self-cover by Anzen Chitai’s Koji Tamaki, as well as duets by Ayumi Nakamura and by Ikusaburo Yamazaki with Matsuya Onoe.

It’s a number that lets you indulge in thoughts of the glittering summer night sky while feeling a touch of wistfulness at the changing seasons.

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