Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
You probably can’t immediately think of many song titles that start with “no,” can you?
There are relatively many words you don’t often hear in everyday life, and lots of them have English titles.
Things like “Nobody…,” “Note,” “NOT…,” and so on.
There are also memorable masterpiece tracks that symbolize the artists themselves.
I’ve put together a list of song titles that might be useful when you want to look something up—just a bit…!
Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs start with “no,” but also as a prompt for shiritori word games or when choosing songs at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “No”/“No-” (“の”) [Great for karaoke and shiritori too!] (11–20)
NonfictionSaucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band known for relatable lyrics and emotive vocals.
Released digitally in January 2022, this track candidly expresses a heart swaying between ideals and reality.
The opening dives straight in without an intro, and the driving beat exceeding 200 BPM seems to amplify the protagonist’s impatience.
With lyrics portraying the melancholy of comparing yourself to others in the season scented with fragrant olive, it’s likely to resonate with many people in their twenties.
The song was chosen as the theme for the WOWOW original drama “Ryunosuke Kamiki’s Day Off” and is included on their 6th mini-album, “Sunny Bottle.” It’s a rock tune that accompanies a sentimental autumn—one to play when you’re struggling with being yourself.
Norimaki Pera Pari OndoYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
The lively, festival-style song Norimaki Pera Pari Ondo, which bursts with summer festival vibes, appeared in July 2022 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics are by Tomomi Fujimo, and the music is by veteran composer Yasuo Kosugi, who has created numerous songs for E-Tele.
Centered on the theme of norimaki (seaweed-wrapped rolls), its catchy “pera-to pari-to” rhythm sticks in your head, and the dazzling production and characters leave a strong impression.
Yuichiro Onii-san appears as Noriko, and Maya Onee-san as Makiko, making this an irresistibly addictive tune that naturally makes you crave norimaki just by watching!
Nobody is RightMiyuki Nakajima
Everyone believes in their own justice, and at times that becomes the spark of conflict.
This work movingly captures that human nature, along with a prayer-like wish for coexistence that persists nonetheless.
Rather than condemning one side of a confrontation, the lyrics imagine the uncompromising feelings and backgrounds of each, making them a message for peace itself.
The song was included on the acclaimed 2007 October release “I Love You, Kotaetekure,” and in 2015 it was also used in a fashion brand’s commercial.
When you’re suffering from your own sense of rightness or pained by rifts with others, listening to it will let the warmth of its gaze bring you solace.
NOT THE ENDBEAST
A track that shook the hearts of fans who longed for their return, symbolizing BEAST’s resurgence! Its hope-filled melody resonates in the chest like a warm spring breeze after a harsh winter.
As the words “it’s not the end” suggest, the time apart was never a farewell, but rather a prologue to their reunion.
This song is included on the mini-album “The Blowing,” released in May 2021, and it impressively took first place on Korean music shows.
Listen to it when you’re wishing to reunite with someone dear or standing at the start of something new—it’s sure to fill you with courage.
NO MAPUVERworld
It’s a rock tune exploding with soul-shaking guitar riffs and razor-sharp beats! Created by the rock band UVERworld, it was released as a single in June 2025 and selected as the official song for ABEMA’s M.
LEAGUE 2025-26.
Their uniquely uplifting sound, elevating a diverse range of musical elements, is truly stirring.
And TAKUYA∞’s passionate vocals are absolutely irresistible! The lyrics capture a determination to step onto a new path without a map.
If you’re not satisfied with the status quo, let this song ignite your fighting spirit!
No.9ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
With a title that evokes Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, this ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION song carries a powerful message for peace.
Its exhilarating sound seems to voice dissent against the folly and absurdity of war.
The rapid shifts between stillness and intensity evoke both the anxiety of a peaceful everyday life being shattered and a heartfelt cry to hold on to ideals nonetheless.
The album that features this track, World World World, was released in March 2008 and reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a song that makes you reflect on how precious ordinary life truly is—and what we can do to protect it.
Songs with titles starting with “No” (for karaoke and shiritori too!) (21–30)
No CapJuri Tanaka(SixTONES)
A cool, defiant track that rides on sharp rap and lays bare genuine, unfiltered feelings.
This is a solo song by Juri Tanaka of SixTONES, and it carries a powerful force that seems to pierce the listener’s heart.
It’s an ambitious piece he was deeply involved in crafting—so much so that he calls it “a new drawer of myself”—and that meticulous dedication comes through in every detail of the sound.
When you want to move forward with confidence or stay true to your convictions, this song will give you a strong push from behind.