Songs with titles that start with “Gu.” Great for your karaoke selection!
Have you ever played shiritori using song titles—connecting the last letter of a song title to choose the next one—in a shiritori karaoke game? Unlike regular shiritori, it’s surprisingly hard to come up with song titles, which actually makes it really fun.
To help in those moments, this article will introduce songs whose titles start with “gu.” We’ve gathered a variety of tracks across genders and genres, so feel free to use this as a reference for shiritori or picking songs for karaoke.
Songs whose titles start with “Gu.” For your karaoke selection! (1–10)
Good Luck!NEW!SixTONES
When you listen to it when you’re feeling down, it overflows with such positive power that your worries feel like they’ll just blow away! Created as the theme song for the TV drama “Saisho wa Paa,” starring SixTONES member Jesse, this track is a rousing anthem that powerfully pushes the backs of those chasing their dreams.
Released in November 2022 as one of the title tracks on the double A-side single “Good Luck!/Futari,” its relentlessly bright sound and forward-looking message will lighten your heart.
Even if you fail, it’s fine as long as you end with a smile—those straightforward lyrics that make you feel that way are truly appealing.
It’s the perfect song for anyone taking on something new or when you just want a boost of energy.
Just listening to it will help you face forward!
GlitterNEW!sumika
This song is captivating with a brilliance like a light cutting through the darkness and a buoyant sense of speed.
Released by sumika as a single in July 2022, it became familiar as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime A Couple of Cuckoos.
With lyrics and composition by Kenta Kataoka, the chorus melody opens up your field of vision all at once; just listening to it makes your heart race and urges your once-stalled steps forward.
It’s a track we especially want those to hear who want to confess their feelings on Valentine’s Day but can’t quite find the courage to take that final step.
Along with the chocolate in your hand, why not spark a glittering miracle of love?
Good musicNEW!neguse.
Do you ever feel worn out by the daily stream of grim news and harsh words on social media, and just want to put on your headphones and escape into your own world? This song captures that uniquely modern, real emotion and sets it to an upbeat rock sound.
The words and melodies crafted by vocalist Ryotachi burst with a refreshing energy that blows away any sense of stagnation, and each listen will make your heart feel a little lighter.
Released digitally in July 2022, it was also included on the mini-album “Wanderland ni Aijō o!” released in September of the same year.
It drew major attention, with related videos on TikTok racking up hundreds of millions of views.
When you want to forget the bad stuff and refresh yourself, or as background music for your commute to school or work, this track is sure to lift your spirits.
Be sure to enjoy it at full volume.
Goodbye, bad boyNEW!Nanahoshi Orchestra
A thrilling pop number with a cool, vibrant band sound.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Nanahoshi Orchestra, released in September 2025.
Blending irony and humor, it carries a message of saying goodbye to your smoldering, stuck self, leaving you feeling encouraged.
GUMI’s clear, soaring vocals also resonate powerfully.
Perfect for when you want to break from the past and move forward with a positive mindset.
GrasshopperNEW!supittsu
The bouncy rhythm and exhilarating, fast-paced guitar sound feel absolutely amazing! Masamune Kusano’s distinctive word choices and catchy melodies have a captivating charm that grabs listeners and won’t let go.
Though it wasn’t released as a single, this track—featured in the latter half of the classic 1995 album “Honey (Hachimitsu)”—has long been a fan favorite.
It also drew attention in 2015 when ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION covered it for a tribute project.
The vocal range isn’t very wide, and its upbeat tempo makes it easy to try at karaoke.
Put it on as driving BGM, and it’s a pop tune guaranteed to lift your spirits along with the passing scenery.
Good ByeNEW!HY
A ballad marked by the piano’s gentle timbre and a vocal performance that speaks to the heart.
Featured on the 14th album HANAEMI, released in February 2021, this track was written and composed by Nakasone.
Unlike a song that simply dwells in the sorrow of heartbreak, it conveys gratitude toward the other person and embodies the strength to look forward, resulting in a piece that gently encourages the listener.
It’s sure to give you courage when you want to overcome the pain of parting and take a new step forward.
Gweh, I’m dead-ngōNEW!borakuri
A highly addictive track that seamlessly fuses the breezy wit of internet memes with the unpredictable sounds born from AI—once you hear it, it won’t leave your head.
It’s a song by the creator Borakuri, who began full-scale activities in 2025 and has already been drawing attention with over 20,000 YouTube subscribers, released in 2025.
Amid a flurry of catchy electronic tones, the lyrics unfold to reflect the honest emotions of those of us living online, leaving a curious aftertaste—funny, yet somehow a little bittersweet.
The sound design, rich with narrative that stimulates the listener’s imagination, could only come from an artist who works across multiple mediums, including video production—an absolute must-hear.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to immerse yourself in internet culture or crave a fresh, unprecedented jolt of inspiration!