English-language karaoke hits to get the crowd going: Latest rankings [2025]

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift36rank/position

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been active for many years.

This piece is a track that premiered in August 2012 ahead of her fourth album, Red, the record on which she made a major shift from country to pop.

In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the reality show Terrace House, so many people may recognize it from that.

The lyrics depict a strong resolve as she declares to an ex who wants to get back together, “We are never ever getting back together!” With a quintessential pop melody, it’s perfect for singing with an explosive energy.

If you deliver the conversational parts with emotion, it’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.

INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow37rank/position

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY (Official Video)

Here comes a track by Lil Nas X that sends the dance floor into a frenzy.

Hailing from the United States, he teamed up with Jack Harlow for a song that shines with confident rap and a catchy melody.

Released in July 2021, the track is featured on his debut album Montero and dominated the Billboard charts.

With lyrics that celebrate his success in the music industry and fire back at critics, it’s sure to give listeners a boost.

If you sing it at karaoke, why not unleash that momentum and confidence to the fullest?

EspressoSabrina Carpenter38rank/position

Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

Sabrina Carpenter’s masterpiece “Espresso.” Sabrina Carpenter is known for having a lot of sexual innuendo, and this track also features many double entendres woven throughout.

Matching that content, the vocal line is quiet and sultry, yet it’s surprisingly simple.

First worth noting is its narrow range.

It’s kept within a range that anyone—regardless of gender—can sing, and there aren’t any complex vocal techniques centered on riffs or runs.

Without a doubt, for a trending song, it falls into the easy-to-sing category.

golden hourJVKE39rank/position

JVKE – golden hour (official music video)

This is a song by Jake from the United States that captures the moment of falling in love.

It portrays two people spending time together in a car while listening to music, set against beautiful scenes like pink and orange skies and a lover’s glowing skin.

The captivating flow from a dreamlike intro to a grand chorus stands out, and since its release in July 2022, piano performance videos on TikTok have garnered major attention.

Showcasing Jake’s vocal prowess to the fullest, this track is perfect for hyping up a karaoke session.

It’s also a wonderful choice to brighten a party with friends or to enrich a luxurious moment alone.

Kill BillSZA40rank/position

SZA – Kill Bill (Official Audio)

The music of American singer-songwriter SZA has been creating a buzz.

Characterized by polyrhythms and influenced by retro sounds from the ’90s to early 2000s, this groovy track stands out.

The lyrics vividly portray the complex emotions that accompany heartbreak, frankly expressing intense feelings like jealousy and a desire for revenge.

Featured on the album SOS, the song dominated the charts for about two months following its release in December 2022.

For karaoke, the key is to sing with feeling while staying relaxed.

Focus on a stylish vocal line and captivate those around you.

Born To Be WildSteppenwolf41rank/position

Steppenwolf – Born To Be Wild

The theme song of the biker bible-like film Easy Rider, released in 1969, is Steppenwolf’s “Born to Be Wild.” It’s a well-known rock number in Japan as well, partly because it was used in a commercial.

The chorus features call-and-response, giving it a high level of polish as a party piece.

Buddy HollyWeezer42rank/position

Weezer – Buddy Holly (Official Music Video)

It reached No.

18 on the Billboard chart in ’94.

Since Weezer emerged during a transitional period for ’90s pop music, they’re a band that’s a bit hard to pin down with a simple description.

If I had to sum it up in one phrase, maybe “alternative power pop band” fits? Because of their playful lyrics and music videos, people often called them “crybaby rock”.

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And yet, these four guys with the least rock-star image ended up winning a Grammy—rock is a strange thing.

It also makes sense that the central member, Rivers Cuomo, was a huge Buddy Holly fan.