Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “O” often feature unique names—like those using characters meaning “dance” or “gold,” as well as Osaka-themed songs.
They also tend to be great for getting everyone fired up when singing! I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look some up.
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This is a list that might come in handy at such times: songs with titles that start with “O.” Use it when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘O’?” and also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (81–90)
oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)New Moon
This is symphonic rock that draws you in with an acoustic guitar rising out of silence and a Mellotron as beautiful as mist.
It’s a track by Shingetsu, a progressive rock band hailed as the “Japanese Genesis,” and it opens their self-titled debut album, Shingetsu, released in July 1979.
The song portrays the primal fears lurking in the human heart through the lens of folktales, and Makoto Kitayama’s clear, wistful vocals heighten the story’s tension.
As the anecdote of over 300 hours of production suggests, its more-than-nine-minute structure—where stillness and dynamism intersect dramatically—is truly artful.
It’s a masterpiece I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in narrative-driven music or experience the very essence of the lyricism in Japanese rock.
On My MindMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song was released in April 2018 and is the opening theme for the Nippon TV anime “Nana Maru San Batsu” (Fastest Finger First).
The tempo is a relatively quick 186, but the repeated phrases in the chorus give it a very satisfying feel.
The A and B sections are sung firmly in chest voice, and when the chorus hits, the energy explodes, so it’s best to give a strong accent on the very first note! It’s a band-style track, so you’ll want to sing while really listening to the drums and guitar in the background to lock in the rhythm.
Also, after the second chorus, the C section starts in falsetto—before you make sound, try lifting your facial muscles to prepare, then start singing.
Doing so will make your voice more stable and help with pitch accuracy.
For the chest voice and high notes that follow, keep those facial muscles lifted and project your voice as if aiming far away.
You’ll find it becomes much smoother to sing!
Seal for the reply columnMyGO!!!!!
This is a track by MyGO!!!!!, a rock band from the multimedia project BanG Dream! Officially described as a “hardcore number,” the song features a tightly locked rhythm section and driving guitar riffs that surge forward in unison, delivering a sound that distills the energy of a live performance.
The lyrics reflect both the fragility of trying to protect oneself and the strong will to step beyond that shell.
It’s a song that gives a powerful push to anyone who, despite doubts and inner conflict, wants to take a step forward.
OVER ALIVETHE ZOLGE
This is the landmark debut release from THE ZOLGE, known as pioneers of the visual kei scene.
Released in August 1984, it wasn’t a studio recording but a flexi-disc that captured the raw energy of their live performance from June that same year.
The pounding guitar riffs and breakneck rhythms are pure, unvarnished punk.
It feels like a desperate cry that goes beyond even the state of “being alive,” seizing your heart in its grip.
Following this release, they went on to produce works such as the mini-album “Crisis My Guest.” When you’re tormented by an inescapable sense of stagnation, this sound—sheer condensed primal impulse—will surely give you a powerful push forward.
OasisBEAST
Like a spring that moistens a parched heart, this BEAST track gently embraces listeners’ souls.
Standing on the starting line of their debut, they seem to regard their fans as an irreplaceable place of comfort and offer their heartfelt thanks.
Released in October 2009, the song is included on their debut EP “Beast Is the B2ST,” which sold over 40,000 copies.
Whether you’re embarking on a new challenge or feeling a bit worn out and in need of healing, their straightforward vocals will quietly stay by your side.
It’s a talisman-like song that gives you the strength to face tomorrow.
Osaka ShigureHarumi Miyako
Harumi Miyako is an enka singer known for her powerful vocals, often referred to as the “Harumi-bushi,” which leave a strong impression.
If you’re familiar with enka, you’ve surely heard of her.
While her songs are generally considered to be quite challenging, there are also some catchy ones among them.
One I especially recommend is Osaka Shigure.
Compared to her typical style, which features growling, shout-like vibrato, this song uses more high-pitched kobushi (ornamental turns), so it doesn’t demand as much sheer power.
At the same time, the melody itself is bright, making it both easy to sing and a crowd-pleaser.
Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (91–100)
You can be a princess.Strawberry Prince
When someone you like treats you specially and calls you a “princess,” it’s hard not to feel your heart skip a beat! This song by Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri) is a classic love song that makes girls’ dreams come true.
From a fateful encounter to a pledge of eternal love, the storyline makes you feel like the protagonist of your own tale.
To celebrate their 8th anniversary, the music video was released in June 2024, and the track was included on the single “Hajimari no Monogatari” as well as the best-of album “Strawberry Prince Forever.” If you want to heighten those fluttery feelings of love or are dreaming of a Cinderella-like romance, be sure to give it a listen!