Karaoke songs that guys should sing at mixers to get everyone pumped
Karaoke at group dates is a crucial time for men to make a good impression, isn’t it?
This time, we’ve gathered a bunch of perfect songs to hype up karaoke at group dates.
Sing the tracks introduced in this article and make that special someone turn their head your way.
Top 10 high-energy karaoke songs men should sing at mixers (1–10)
7th TriggerNEW!UVERworld
UVERworld is a band that commands overwhelming support from men with their motivational messaging and razor-sharp musicality.
While they have many exhilarating tracks, a lot of them are also quite challenging.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is “7th Trigger.” The vocal range in this song is extremely high, spanning from mid2A to hiF, with the chorus repeatedly hitting hiA to hiD.
It’s a piece that stands out for its sheer height, but since there’s room to lower the key, try tackling it in the key that suits you best.
KanadeNEW!Sukima Switch
This is the second single by Sukima Switch, released in March 2004.
Featured as an insert song in the film “Rough,” among many other tie-ins, this gem of a ballad portrays parting, growth, and the bonds that continue through music.
In 2006, it was also used as the ending theme for the final day of “Nettou Koshien,” and is widely known as a song symbolizing youthful farewells.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing and is a classic that almost everyone has heard, making it perfect for humming along with others at karaoke.
If you can handle the leaps in pitch and the falsetto in the chorus, there are plenty of satisfying moments—an evergreen crowd-pleaser that’s sure to be a hit even at group hangouts.
SaudadeNEW!Porno Graffitti
This song, whose title means “nostalgia” in Portuguese, is a heartrending love ballad that deliberately uses feminine speech to depict the protagonist’s complex feelings at the end of a romance.
While accepting the breakup, it poignantly sings of lingering attachment and memories that remain deep in the heart, expressing down-to-earth emotions anyone can relate to.
Released in 2000, it reached a personal best of No.
1 on the weekly Oricon chart and became Porno Graffitti’s first million seller.
It features some slightly rapid-fire sections and a key change in the latter half, but its Latin-flavored sound is easy to groove to and makes it a crowd-pleaser for karaoke.
poofNEW!King Gnu
King Gnu is a band that has gained popularity for its highly original musicality.
While they have many tastefully crafted songs, they’re also known for having plenty of difficult ones.
Among their catalog, the track I especially recommend is Doron.
Known as the theme song for the film “Stolen Identity 2,” it has a gritty atmosphere and a fairly wide vocal range from mid1 A# to hi A#.
On top of that, the melodic leaps up and down are quite intense, but the most challenging parts are the chorus and the C section.
When the chorus and C section hit, the tempo jumps up all at once, leaving few breathing points; combined with the sharp rises and falls in pitch, it makes nailing the intonation extremely difficult.
FlowerNEW!ORANGE RANGE
This is the eighth major single by the five-member rock band ORANGE RANGE from Okinawa, released in October 2004.
As the theme song for the film “Be With You,” it deeply moved many people, delivering a heartfelt message to a cherished loved one.
The single topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for four consecutive weeks and also claimed the No.
1 spot in the 2005 annual karaoke rankings.
In karaoke, it’s even enjoyed as part of a drinking game where the person who sings the lyric “hana” (flower) has to take a drink.
Although the song has a gentle, mellow tone, it has a curious charm that lets everyone get energized together—making it a perfect choice when you want to stir emotions at a group date.
Old-fashionedNEW!back number
Released in November 2018 as the 19th single, this song was newly written as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “A Big Love: With You Who Forget Me.” It’s a gem of a love song that layers the miracle of an unexpected encounter and the memories that remain after parting with a lover onto the small, everyday motif of a donut.
The lyrics heighten the poignancy as they shift from a complementary relationship—“you had everything I was missing”—to a sense of loss recounted in the past tense.
Set at a mid-tempo pace, the melody should be easy to sing at karaoke!
Love so sweetNEW!storm
Arashi’s 18th single, released in 2007.
It became a major hit as the theme song for the TV drama Hana Yori Dango 2 (Returns), starring Jun Matsumoto.
Selling about 204,000 copies in its first week and approximately 429,000 copies over the year, this refreshing pop tune is marked by its bright, catchy melody that anyone can hum along to.
The vocal range isn’t too wide and the melody flows smoothly, making it a perfect choice for karaoke.
Sing it at a group mixer and it’s sure to lift the mood—give it a try!