A special feature on love songs and ballads you want girls to sing at karaoke

No way to sayAyumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki / No way to say (Short Ver.)

It was Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single, released in 2003.

Issued as a lead single from the mini-album “Memorial address,” it was featured in a commercial for Panasonic’s portable MD player “MJ57.” With this song, she won the Grand Prize at the 45th Japan Record Awards, achieving an unprecedented third consecutive win.

It’s a song that conveys the bittersweet feelings of winter romance—one you’d want to sing with those emotions in mind.

SEASONSAyumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki / SEASONS (Short Ver.)

Many men like the sight of a woman singing a poignant, melancholic love ballad.

A perfect recommendation for such a song is Ayumi Hamasaki’s “SEASONS.” Even among Ayumi Hamasaki’s many classics, this track is especially popular and is often sung at karaoke.

Since it’s a song loved by so many, be sure to give it a try when you go to karaoke with a guy.

Wish ~This Wish~Erika Ikuta

Erika Ikuta – Wish (From “Wish” / Japanese Lyric Video)

If there’s one song you’ll want women to hear you sing at karaoke, it’s “This Wish.” It’s a track from Disney’s film Wish, released nationwide on December 15, 2023.

Centered on hopes and miracles, the song lets you showcase your delicate yet strong and beautiful inner self when you sing it.

Erika Ikuta’s crystalline vocals heighten the feeling of being in love.

Its dramatic melody resonates in the heart, making it perfect for creating a romantic mood in a karaoke room.

If you want to make his heart skip a beat, try singing this song with rich expression.

Starry NightYuka

Yuka – Starry Night (Official Music Video)

Yuka’s “Hoshizukiyo” portrays a woman’s poignant feelings as she gazes at the sparkling stars in the night sky and thinks of the one she loves.

Sung with a clear, translucent voice, its beautiful lyrics have earned high praise from female fans, with comments like “a song so good it can’t be put into words.” Carried by a gentle, warm melody, the lyrics are sure to resonate deeply with men as well.

If you sing it toward the end of a karaoke session, just when you’re in the mood for something a bit calmer, it will likely captivate the guys, too.

Under the same skyAyaka

Ayaka – Under the Same Sky

How about this song to convey your feelings to someone you love? It’s a track by Ayaka, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, released in 2009.

It drew attention as a commercial jingle and as her final single before going on hiatus.

Her clear, translucent voice and the simple yet piercing piano tones leave a strong impression.

The lyrics, which speak to the “magnitude of your existence,” are also truly wonderful.

If you focus on singing it gently and tenderly, you may be able to express the song’s worldview.

crescent moonAyaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

Ayaka’s signature song “Mikazuki” features a warmly enveloping voice that you’ll want to keep listening to forever.

It’s a gentle ballad about feelings for a loved one far away.

The lyrics portray a poignant woman who, holding the words of love she received from the person she cherishes, bravely lives each day while battling loneliness—touching the heart of the man before her as well.

Aim for a straight, composed vocal tone, and pour your emotions into the simple melody as you sing.

Summertime CinderellaGreen Yellow Society

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Summer Time Cinderella' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Summer Time Cinderella

Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a four-piece co-ed rock band better known by their nickname “Ryokushaka,” has won popularity with pop tunes that spotlight a piercing high-tone vocal style.

Their 7th single, “Summertime Cinderella,” written as the theme song for the TV drama Midsummer Cinderella, opens with a lyrical piano-and-strings intro that really sticks in your ears.

The lyrics evoke a summer romance—if a woman sings it at karaoke, the men might just be captivated.

It’s a pop tune with a refreshing melody that heralds the arrival of the hot season.