[2025] Must-Sing! A Roundup of Popular Western Rock Songs for Karaoke

I’m In Love With YouThe 1975

The 1975 – I’m In Love With You (Official Video)

Released in September 2022, this track is an upbeat piece that incorporates an ’80s pop style.

Its disco groove and catchy hooks are striking, conveying simple yet profound emotions about love.

It appeared as the third single from The 1975’s fifth album, “Being Funny in a Foreign Language,” and was well received by music critics.

In the music video, the band’s lead singer, Matthew Healy, appears as a silent-film-style clown, with Phoebe Bridgers making a surprise guest appearance.

As one of the most popular Western bands among today’s younger generation, its pleasant, memorable melody is something you should definitely try singing at karaoke.

I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVEMåneskin

Måneskin – I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE (Official Video)

MÅNESKIN is a young rock band from Italy with a glamorous, fearless look and a natural star presence.

This track is an energetic hard rock number that portrays the complex emotions of love and desire.

Featuring striking contrasts like “I want to be your slave, but I also want to be your master,” it intertwines opposing feelings such as dominance and submission, good and evil.

Included on the album “Teatro d’ira: Vol.

I,” released in March 2021, it ranked high on charts across Europe.

The song’s appeal lies in its riff packed with rock swagger and a hook you’ll remember instantly—perfect for when you want to get pumped up.

Especially recommended for younger listeners who want to sing an energetic, on-trend track at karaoke.

Embrace the Italian-accented English and go all-in like you’re doing a perfect cover!

DreamsFleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac – Dreams (Official Music Video) [4K]

It’s a song with a memorable melody that gently embraces the space between love and loneliness.

The lyrics, woven from Stevie Nicks’s own experiences as a member of Fleetwood Mac, poignantly sing of the pain of heartbreak and a longing for freedom.

Released in March 1977, the track was included on the album Rumours and became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its calm yet gradually swelling composition feels as if it nestles close to the listener’s heart.

If you sing it at karaoke, try to channel Nicks’s captivating vocal style and pour your emotions into it.

For those who have experienced a breakup or are about to take a new step forward, this song will gently give you a supportive push.

We Got The BeatThe Go-Go’s

The Go-Go’s – We Got The Beat

Characterized by its lively rhythm and catchy melody, this song was a hit that drew major attention in the early 1980s.

With a pioneering sound that fuses the emerging new wave and pop rock, it’s brimming with dancefloor appeal.

Included on The Go-Go’s debut album Beauty and the Beat and released as a single in January 1982, it reached No.

2 on the U.

S.

singles chart.

It’s also known for being used in the opening of the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

For karaoke, it’s great to sing while dancing to the upbeat tempo.

The English lyrics are relatively simple, making it an easy song to enjoy even for those new to Western pop music.

Mr. BrightsideThe Killers

The Killers – Mr. Brightside (Official Music Video)

When it comes to songs that revolutionized the 2000s rock scene, The Killers’ debut track surely stands out.

Hailing from Las Vegas, they burst onto the scene with a stunning hit that captivated music fans worldwide through a distinctive sound skillfully blending British influences with new wave and the post-punk revival.

The lyrics, drawn from vocalist Brandon Flowers’s personal experiences, lay bare the pain of heartbreak and the sting of jealousy, yet still convey a subtly forward-looking spirit.

Featured on their debut album Hot Fuss, released in 2004, the song achieved an astonishing feat by remaining on the UK singles chart for over 260 weeks.

More recently, it sparked a massive sing-along on the main stage at Fuji Rock 2024, a moment still fresh in our memories.

If you’re singing it at karaoke, pour your emotions into it—the song has the power to transform the atmosphere of the room, making it a quintessential anthem of Western rock.

More than WordsExtreme

Extreme – More Than Words (Official Music Video)

It’s an acoustic song by the American rock band Extreme, a 1991 hit that reached No.

1 in the U.

S.

It’s included on their second album, Pornograffitti.

This ballad is memorable for Nuno Bettencourt’s technique of tapping on the guitar body.

The harmonies with Gary Cherone are outstanding, so try singing the harmonies as a duo.

Smells like teen spiritNirvana

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)

It’s one of the quintessential masterpieces by Nirvana, a band that epitomized American alternative rock in the ’90s.

The song is included on Nevermind, released in 1991, famous for its cover featuring a baby floating underwater.

Reportedly, Koichi Sato even sings it at karaoke.