Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
There are many song titles that start with “ko,” featuring familiar words like “koi” (love) and “kokoro” (heart).
The range is really broad, but even just branching out from “koi” will lead you to lots of songs!
From era-defining hit tunes and more.
Sometimes nothing comes to mind right away and you want to look some up…!
So we’ve put together a list of song titles that start with “ko,” which might come in handy at such times.
Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ko,” but also as inspiration for shiritori or choosing songs at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Ko' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (91–100)
A One-Night LoveAcid Black Cherry
This exquisite cover song vividly depicts a fierce yet fleeting romance, brought to life by Yasu’s sweet and heartrending vocals.
Though the protagonist knows the relationship is ephemeral, their resolve to give everything overlaps with the melancholic tones, tightening the listener’s chest.
The track was included as the B-side to the single “Fuyu no Maboroshi,” released in January 2008, and was later featured on the cover album “Recreation,” released in May of the same year.
It’s impressive how a renowned 1980s kayōkyoku classic—one that Yasu himself cites as an influence—is expressed through his uniquely decadent aesthetic.
It’s the perfect song for a sentimental night, guaranteed to pull you into its story.
Noble and Sentimental Waltzes: No. 1, Modéré (Moderato), G majorMaurice Ravel
The suite Valses nobles et sentimentales fuses traditional waltz forms with Maurice Ravel’s characteristically modern sonorities.
Its opening piece is graceful yet tinged with melancholy, evoking a curious, elusive mood.
At its premiere in May 1911, the composer’s name was withheld, and the work astonished audiences with its originality.
One can almost picture a glittering ballroom where, amid the dancing, a secret, fleeting thought crosses the heart.
The work is also known in its ballet incarnation as Adélaïde, ou le langage des fleurs.
It’s perfect for those who want to experience the intriguing rhythms and harmonies that overturn conventional images of the waltz.
Aim for a rounded, gentle tone to convey the wistfulness that lies beneath the brilliance.
Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke & shiritori too!] (101–110)
Heart's DoorCHEMISTRY
This is a poignant winter ballad about thinking of the one who left while watching happy couples on a winter street corner.
It portrays a protagonist left alone with their heart left wide open, regretting the past.
The song is included on the concept album “Hot Chemistry,” released in January 2005, which reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It was also chosen as the Japanese image song for the film “The Notebook,” further deepening the story’s emotional impact.
If you listen to it on a night when you’re nursing the pain of a broken heart and lost in thought, its voice will surely warm your heart.
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
A beloved ballad by B’z that became a social phenomenon as the theme song for the drama “Beautiful Life: Futaride Ita Hibi,” starring Takuya Kimura and Takako Tokiwa.
The intro, opening with a wistful mandolin, instantly draws you into the world of the song.
This piece portrays pure love that believes we’re connected under the same sky, even when separated by physical distance.
Released in February 2000, it became a million-seller.
It’s a gem of a rock ballad you’ll want to listen to on quiet nights when you think of someone dear, immersing yourself in the bittersweet feelings of those days.
At the end of love, cherry blossoms flutter downSECONDWALL
This is a SECONDWALL song that overlays the fleetingness of a love coming to an end onto a beautiful scene of cherry blossoms fluttering down.
Blending in a male perspective, the lyrics evoke the bittersweetness of first love and the loneliness of parting, making your chest tighten without you even realizing it.
Vocalist YUKA’s voice, which combines clarity with strength, resonates deeply as it intertwines with the heartrending melody.
The track was included as the lead song on the mini-album “OVER,” released in April 2016, and was later featured on the album “Beautiful Lie.” It’s also known for being the theme song of the FOD original drama “I’ll Surely Fall in Love with You Again Tomorrow.” This is a song that gently envelops the hearts of those who want to cherish a past love as a beautiful memory.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
This is Kobukuro’s 11th single, selected as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Ruri no Shima.” Released in May 2005, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
The members actually visited the Okinawan island where the drama is set, and created this work inspired by its atmosphere.
Even in a place that seems to have nothing, irreplaceable value is in bloom—this compassionate message is deeply moving.
Hearing the duo’s warm vocals may prompt many listeners to picture their hometown scenery and the smiles of their loved ones.
On this new morningShogo Hamada
With a light, spring-evoking intro and a pleasantly steady rhythm, this is an uplifting anthem.
Released in March 2021, the song marked Shogo Hamada’s first single in about six years, and the CD reached No.
6 on the weekly charts.
Beyond the long, unending slope lies a sky of boundless, soaring blue.
The lyrics conjure such timeless scenery and seem to carry a message of standing with those of us living through difficult times, offering strength to move toward tomorrow.
It’s a warm yet powerful piece that gently nudges anyone trying to start walking forward again.