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” (for karaoke and shiritori too!) (21–30)
Would you like some Noto?Fuyumi Sakamoto
This is one of Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature songs, evoking scenes of sharing drinks while reminiscing about one’s hometown.
The lyrics depict the sights and everyday life of Noto, imbued with a deep affection for one’s roots and a poignant yet passionate longing to return.
It’s remarkable how this warm worldview, combined with Sakamoto’s powerful yet embracing vocals, stirs a sense of nostalgia in listeners.
Released in May 1990 as her seventh single, the song won the Wire Music Award at the 23rd Japan Cable Radio Awards.
Its popularity is also evident from her performance of it at that year’s 41st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
For those striving away from home, hearing it may bring back memories of familiar landscapes and cherished loved ones.
NoraYuki Kadokura
Seeing a stray cat searching for a place to go while getting soaked in the rain, I can’t help but project my own feelings onto it.
Conjuring such a heartrending scene, this work is a smash hit by Yuki Kadokura, released in August 1998.
Selling over 800,000 copies, it became a signature song that epitomized her career, often described as “bluesy kayō” (blues-tinged Japanese pop).
The loneliness and yearning for love of a woman betrayed by her lover pierce the heart, carried by Kadokura’s husky, deeply convincing voice.
The song has been included in many releases, such as the album Prism III and her 30th anniversary best-of collection, and continues to be cherished.
On nights when you’re nursing the pain of a broken heart, this song might quietly sit by your side.
Captain SlowpokeHiroshi Oe
An uplifting anthem that defined the 2000s, stirring the heart with its portrait of someone single-mindedly pursuing their dream despite being clumsy.
Released in February 2009 as Hiroshi Oe’s debut single, it was selected as the ending theme for TBS’s variety show “Sanma no Super Karakuri TV,” and, together with his distinctive personality, became widely beloved by audiences at home.
It tells the story of a protagonist who keeps moving forward step by step, holding a strong resolve to one day become a big name, even if people around him laugh.
Created by his mentor Saburo Kitajima under the pen name Jōji Hara, the song is also included on Oe’s first album, “Enka Taisho • Hiroshi Oe — Nihon Rettō Uta Hikyaku I.” Hiroshi Oe’s passionate vocals convey that pure sentiment straight and true, as if gently giving listeners a push forward.
NOISE LIMITTERBOØWY
This song captures the sensation of the limiter in your mind breaking, with irresistible impulses and a thrilling sense of momentum as its appeal.
Written and composed by Kyosuke Himuro, it delivers a raw, live-house intensity that stirs the soul.
The track is featured on the classic album “BEAT EMOTION,” which has sold a total of approximately 1.
2 million copies.
When you’re feeling stuck or want to break free from everyday stress, listening to it might give you the courage to smash through the walls within yourself.
Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku
A hot-blooded rock number packed with a fierce determination to charge forward as your true self! Its heavy metalcore sound blends seamlessly with lyrics laced with humor, powerfully expressing the resolve and courage of a challenger.
Released in April 2023 as the opening theme for the TV anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” this track further evolves the musicality of Okazaki Taiiku, who made his major debut with the album “BASIN TECHNO.” Perfect for those crucial matches or moments before a big challenge when you need to fire yourself up.
With adrenaline-pumping sound, it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
drink communication (nomi-nication)Ketsumeishi
This song vividly conjures up a showdown between boss and subordinate at a company drinking party.
The way they unleash their pent-up frustrations in a rap-battle style is downright exhilarating—you’ll find yourself nodding, thinking, “So true!” The track was included on the album Ketsunopolis 11, released in October 2018.
If you’re feeling a bit worn out by your relationships with your boss or your team, listening to this might help you laugh it off with a “Well, whatever!” It could also be perfect for belting out with coworkers at karaoke.
airheadedTHE BLUE HEARTS
A single that gently loosens a taut heart, carrying the warmth of a voice that seems to say, “It’s okay to rest.” It’s said that Masatoshi Mashima, who wrote and composed the song, created it when he was feeling the pressure of a major hit and had fallen into a state where he “didn’t feel like himself.” The piece captures the comfort of emptying your mind under a clear blue sky.
This track, included on the classic album “BUST WASTE HIP” released in September 1990, has won over many fans with its light, airy sound.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling a bit worn out by the bustle of daily life, it might just clear away the haze in your heart.