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

Blue JeansHANA

Blue Jeans

A mid-tempo love ballad that layers the ache of a lovestruck night over well-worn jeans and sneakers.

Released in July 2025 as HANA’s second single, the track showcases a different side of the group whose debut song “ROSE” hit No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100.

Their collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL has also become a hot topic.

The lyrics, crafted by producer Chanmina, capture the raw feelings of love—frustration at not being able to see the one you like, and the jealousy that flares up over someone else.

On sleepless nights when you can’t stop thinking about that special person, this song might make your heart feel a little lighter, reminding you you’re not alone.

short nightwhimper; complaint; whining (lit. “crying words”)

Nakigoto / 'Short Night' (Drama film 'Ayaka-chan Is in Love with Senior Hiroko: 2nd Stage' Ending Theme Song) [Music Video]

This song weaves together the sweltering sleepless nights of summer with a longing to spend more time with someone you love.

Created by the band Nakigoto, it’s included on their major-label debut EP “Magic Hour,” released in July 2025.

It was selected as the theme song for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “Ayaka-chan Is in Love with Senior Hiroko: 2nd Stage.” The lyrics distill a pure wish—“I want this moment to last forever”—which serves not only as an expression of romantic feeling, but also as a message from the two members of Nakigoto, who hope that the precious time with their fans can be eternal.

Those layered lyrics just might bring a tear to your eye.

ChaO!Kumi Koda

Kumi Koda - 'ChaO!' (Official Music Video)

This is a song Kumi Koda wrote specifically as the theme for the animated feature film “ChaO.” To align with the grand love story that transcends species—loosely based on The Little Mermaid—Koda reportedly composed it after watching the visuals.

A pop dance beat fuses with an emotional melodic line to create a refreshing sonic world.

Many listeners will likely find their hearts stirred by the lyrics, which portray love that supports the other person even in difficult times.

The track will be included on the EP “De-CODE,” slated for release in August 2025.

It’s sure to resonate deeply with anyone who cherishes someone with single-minded devotion.

One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO "One Thing I Want to Ask You"

This song has a relaxed groove that’s easy to catch, and I’ve heard the average karaoke score is in the low-to-mid 90s, so I think it’s a song where it’s relatively easy to score well! In the first verse, there are spots where the pitch jumps higher—don’t hesitate, project your voice clearly into the mic.

The chorus has a unique rhythm, so be precise: make clean cuts where needed and keep the timing accurate instead of letting it all flow together.

Also, adding clear dynamics throughout the song boosts your expressiveness score, which can really raise your overall points.

Try focusing on each point one by one and give it a shot!

filamentUru

[Official] Uru “Filament” – Theme song for the film “When You Cry Because It’s Delicious”

Uru’s “Filament” gives the impression that the opening pitch of each phrase starts low.

To avoid mismatching timing and pitch, it’s important to nail those openings cleanly.

If you start your voice just a touch earlier, the low notes will align more easily with the pitch bar.

Overall, it’s a breathy song in Uru’s style, but when aiming for a high score, either sing in the voice that’s easiest for you and lock in the pitch firmly, or if you want to sing in Uru’s style, keep the image of starting your voice slightly early to help match the pitch bar.

For the chorus, singing gently with a falsetto base should also make it easier to hit 100 points!

ifKana Nishino

Kana Nishino “if” MV Full

“If” has a melody that conveys a poignant feeling right from the intro—it’s such a beautiful song.

It’s the piece my student practiced the most, and it holds special memories because they said, “I want to sing with a beautiful voice like Kana-yan’s!” and overcame their struggle with falsetto.

The highest note in this song is D#5, which is of course high, but I think the improvised falsetto lines at the beginning and end can be tough if you’re not used to them, since they’re sung with various articulations.

Those ad-lib sections sound so beautiful, so it’s worth nailing them.

With themes like “fateful encounters” and “hopes for the future,” I’d love for you to sing it to someone important to you.

Because I like you.Yuika

Because I love you. / “Yuika” [MV]

Yuika’s “Suki Dakara,” which broke out thanks to TikTok, is a love ballad performed in an acoustic guitar-and-vocals style.

The first verse is written from a woman’s perspective, and the second from a man’s, and when you read the lyrics, you see that while they haven’t expressed their feelings to each other, they’re mutually in love.

The emotions in the lyrics are easy to relate to, so listening makes your heart race.

And the charm of watching someone sing such a heart-fluttering love song captivates people regardless of gender!