Funny Western pop songs for karaoke skits
When you think of karaoke in Japan, most people sing J‑pop, but every now and then someone does an English song and the room really lights up, right?
This time, we’re featuring “interesting” tracks from Western music.
That doesn’t mean songs that are simply funny.
In Japan, where English isn’t widely spoken, singing Western songs just because the lyrics are funny won’t really land.
Rather than “funny” as in comical, we’ve selected songs that are “interesting” in the sense of intriguing.
Of course, we’ve only picked tracks that are likely to hype up a karaoke session, so feel free to use this as a reference!
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Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin
This time, the theme is “fun,” but as you know, fun comes in many different forms.
Bobby McFerrin’s ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ is a song that’s interesting in the sense of being intellectually engaging.
Its relaxed, all-a cappella arrangement is soothing while also having a unique flair.
It might be a hit at karaoke with people who love Western music—everyone could join in and have a great time singing it together.
VenusBananarama
Bananarama is a girls’ group from England that gained worldwide popularity in the 1980s.
Unlike today’s idols, they wore very punk fashion and their music had an edgy sound, earning them high praise from hardcore music enthusiasts.
Their song Venus is one of their signature tracks and became a massive hit around the world.
It has also been used in various media in Japan.
Familiar songs tend to get the crowd going at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.
Born in the U.S.A.Bruce Springsteen
A memorable scene from the 2002 film Ping Pong has Yosuke Kubozuka singing “Born, born,” and ARATA next to him saying, “Sing ‘in the U.
S.
A.
’ too.” If you just belt out the “born” part for now, everyone will burst out laughing.
Since it’s the same melody repeated, even people who aren’t good at singing can get through it.
Fuck YouLily Allen
This is a track by Lily Allen from the UK that delivers a sharp counterpunch against discrimination and prejudice.
Set to glittering dance-pop, the lyrics are blistering as they cheerfully tell people with outdated views, “I hate you.” Released in July 2009, it’s included on the classic album It’s Not Me, It’s You, which topped the UK charts.
Haven’t you ever felt that helpless anger at an unfair society or at people’s heartless words? Performed as a political protest at festivals in 2022, it remains an anthem that speaks for those who are still fighting.
Put it on when you want a cathartic release—it’ll blow away that pent-up frustration.
We Will Rock YouQueen
Cosplay might become a must, but if you can capture Freddie Mercury’s character well, it’s guaranteed to hype everyone up.
Everyone knows the songs and there’s call-and-response, so could a karaoke box turn into an arena?
We Are the WorldUSA For Africa
Here’s a project song released in 1985 that was sent to poverty-stricken Africa.
It’s a moving track featuring a lineup of superstar singers, and it’s also a fun one to recommend for karaoke—divide the parts among a few people and try doing impressions as you sing.
While having fun, don’t forget to keep your eyes on the world, too.
You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi
On TV shows, Oninya Tsubaki belts it out at every opportunity, and since 2010 it almost feels like she’s become more famous than Bon Jovi.
If you’re not a great singer but want to sing a Western pop song—and hopefully get some laughs—just singing Bon Jovi will probably create a fun, humorous vibe all by itself.