[2025] Western songs you’ll want to sing at year-end and New Year parties: hype-worthy latest hits and timeless classics

What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction

One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (Official Video)

Released in August 2011 as One Direction’s debut single, this global hit opens the album Up All Night.

Set to bright, breezy guitar tones and carried by the fresh voices of five young singers, it’s a song that embodies pure youth.

The lyrics, which express love for a woman unaware of her own beauty, have an empowering quality that gives listeners a boost.

It’s guaranteed to liven up year-end or New Year parties, and especially among young fans of Western pop, just playing this track will instantly brighten the mood.

GANGNAM STYLEPSY

PSY – GANGNAM STYLE(강남스타일) M/V

PSY, who brought a fresh breeze to South Korea’s music scene, has songs with a magical power to instantly liven up year-end and New Year parties.

This work satirically portrays the luxurious lifestyle of Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district, featuring a catchy melody and unique choreography.

Released in July 2012, the track exploded in popularity on YouTube, racking up over one billion views within just a few months.

At parties or karaoke, this universally known song can take the atmosphere to a fever pitch.

It’s a must-listen not only for Western pop fans but also for K-pop enthusiasts.

Boy’s a liar Pt. 2PinkPantheress, Ice Spice

PinkPantheress, Ice Spice – Boy’s a liar Pt. 2 (Official Video)

This work, with its pleasantly clear synthesizer sound, is a delight.

In the track created by PinkPantheress and Ice Spice, love and disappointment are expressed in a perfectly balanced way.

While rhythmic, the candid lyrics lay bare the heart, reflecting the modern youth’s view of romance with striking realism and resonating with many listeners.

Released in February 2023, the song peaked at No.

3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It’s also perfect for karaoke, generates plenty of buzz on social media, and is sure to captivate any audience.

We Will Rock YouQueen

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

An anthemic ode from a legendary rock band that shakes stadiums with ecstatic energy.

Its rhythm and lyrics ignite listeners’ hearts and awaken the power of unity.

Opening the 1977 album “News of the World,” this track is defined by a simple yet powerful beat.

Layered handclaps and stomps create a grand resonance, as if a massive crowd has become one.

It’s often performed live together with “We Are the Champions,” and it famously closed out Live Aid in 1985.

If you want to fire up the room at a year-end or New Year’s karaoke party, or celebrate a new beginning, this timeless classic is perfect.

Sing it together, and the place is guaranteed to transform into a rock concert in an instant.

Rock and Roll RadioRamones

Rock and Roll Radio – Ramones

A nostalgic and high-energy track from a legendary punk rock band.

It’s been capturing listeners’ hearts since its May 1980 release.

Produced by Spector, the song features a grand, wall-of-sound production and lyrics brimming with love for classic rock ’n’ roll.

While reflecting on radio culture and the evolution of rock music, it also carries hope for new sounds.

Perfect for livening up karaoke at year-end and New Year parties.

Recommended not only for punk fans but for music lovers of all ages.

A party-ready anthem infused with the spirit of the Ramones—don’t miss it.

Eye For An EyeRina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama – Eye For An Eye (John Wick: Chapter 4 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

This track, included on the soundtrack of the film John Wick: Chapter 4, is a work in which Rina Sawayama contributed musically while also appearing in the movie.

Its energetic sound, featuring electric guitar, perfectly matches the action-packed world of the film.

Released in March 2023, the song explores themes of betrayal and revenge, expressing grief over what’s been lost and a powerful resolve for retribution.

Sing it at karaoke and the contrast between its intense arrangement and delicate vocals is sure to captivate the audience.

It’s a perfect choice for anyone looking to liven up year-end or New Year parties where fans of Western music gather.

This HellRina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama – This Hell (Official Music Video)

Rina Sawayama, who is active and based in the UK.

When she visited Japan in 2022, the song she performed on a morning news program and that became a hot topic was “This Hell.” As the title suggests, it’s a track that likens this world to hell.

It might sound like a heavy theme, but in reality it’s crafted as an empowering anthem for women.

With its catchy, upbeat sound, it’s perfect for kicking off a karaoke session.

And if you practice the choreography too, it’ll hype things up even more.