Top Foreign Songs That Hype Up Karaoke [2025]

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys22rank/position

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

A ballad that’s also one of the signature songs of this pioneering, massively popular boy group.

In the chorus, the members split into parts and sing like call-and-response, making it a song everyone can sing together.

Starting with lead vocalist AJ, there are high-pitched shouts and the like, and if you can pull off that level of expression, it looks really cool.

It was a huge hit around the world, so anyone who spent their youth in the ’90s probably knows it, almost without exception.

It also seems fun to divide the parts among several people.

If you practice the harmonies, it’s guaranteed to get even more exciting!

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi23rank/position

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

Included on the 1986 album “Slippery When Wet.” A five-piece rock band from New Jersey formed in 1983.

Jon Bon Jovi’s soulful vocals hit you hard, carried by a mid-tempo beat and a mellow, lushly resonant melody line.

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Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

Released in 1978, this song is known as one of Earth, Wind & Fire’s signature works.

With its catchy melody and comfortable rhythm, it has long been loved in a variety of settings, such as weddings and family gatherings.

The lyrics, which sing about the love woven by lovers, are particularly memorable.

The track has been widely used in films, TV shows, and commercials, becoming deeply rooted in pop culture.

It’s a recommended listen when you want to feel nostalgic or look back on happy memories.

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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?

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GAYLE – abcdefu (Official Music Video)

Among the artists who gained popularity on TikTok in 2022, singer-songwriter GAYLE stood out with particularly remarkable success.

Despite being a teenager, her musical style is already well-formed, and along with her honest lyrics, she has garnered support from young people around the world.

In Japan as well, many people have likely heard her song “abcdefu” through TikTok and other platforms.

For those in their teens and twenties, it’s a song that almost everyone knows, so it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.

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Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please

Sabrina Carpenter’s classic song “Please Please Please.” This piece was written for Barry Keoghan, an Irish actor she was dating at the time, and it candidly lays out the kind of romance she wants from her partner.

The track carries a synth-pop vibe and features a refreshing melody throughout.

Since there are no belted sections, it’s a song that’s approachable even for those with more basic vocal skills.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis28rank/position

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger

It’s not just a massive hit that represents 1990s Britain; it’s a timeless classic beloved by music fans around the world.

The lead vocals are handled by Noel Gallagher, the band’s guitarist and songwriter, and the audience sing-alongs at live shows are truly a breathtaking sight.

Compared to typical Oasis tracks, the chorus here is a bit on the higher side, but the melody is straightforward and relatively easy to sing.

Released in 1996, it quickly reached number one on the UK singles chart.

Give it a try when the moment really counts!