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!] (91–100)
Four o’clock flowerKaori Mizumori
This is the debut song that became the starting point of Kaori Mizumori’s brilliant career, beloved as the “Queen of Local Songs.” Released in September 1995, the track debuted at No.
3 on the Oricon enka/kayō chart.
It portrays the single-hearted feelings of a woman who wishes to bloom beautifully by the side of the one she loves, likening her heart to a flower blooming at dusk.
Her deeply expressive vocals, carried by a light, string-accented melody, resonate in the heart.
Listening to this piece may revive memories of a once-pure love, and some may find their hearts unexpectedly stirred.
It’s a gentle song that feels as if it softly embraces earnest, devoted affection.
Only My LoveSeiko Matsuda
A hidden gem by Seiko Matsuda that evokes the crisp air of winter.
Featured on the album “North Wind,” released in December 1980, this song has retained strong popularity, often ranking high in fan polls.
Many listeners have surely found comfort in her pure voice, which sings of single-hearted love over a gentle and elegant melody.
It was once used as the opening theme for a segment on a SONY program.
Frequently performed at New Year’s countdown live shows, it’s a special track for fans.
Listen to it on a quiet night while thinking of someone dear, and its tender world will softly permeate your heart.
Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (101–110)
Listening to OliviaAnri
On a night of heartbreak, Anri’s ‘Listening to Olivia’ gently nestles close to the heart—a masterfully finished ballad that hardly feels like a debut single.
Lyrics and composition are by Ami Ozaki.
Sipping jasmine tea while reflecting on a past love—the mature worldview pairs exquisitely with Anri’s luminous, transparent vocals.
The song’s urban, sophisticated aura can be seen as a starting point for her later city pop direction.
On a night weighed down by sorrow, why not take the time to listen to this song?
Oh My Precious TimeSuperfly
Released in May 2008, this is a refreshing beachy pop number.
The song captures memories of a faint first love that blossomed on a summer shore and the irreplaceable moments shared there.
Breezy, sea-breeze-like guitars and open, brassy tones blend with Shiho Ochi’s clear, expansive vocals to vividly color a bittersweet page of youth.
Many may remember it as a Calpis commercial song.
Play it on a drive or when you’re feeling a bit sentimental, and those treasured memories are sure to return gently.
Since large portions are free, you should order a large one.Katerazawa
This is a humor-filled Vocaloid track by Vocaloid producer Katerazawa.
Set to an uptempo sound, the song voices the inner commentary that pops up around free services at restaurants.
The addictive melody pairs perfectly with the unstoppable flow of feelings.
And then comes the shocking ending.
Why not blow away your everyday frustrations with a good laugh through this unique song?
onRei Harakami
The first album by Rei Harakami, a leading figure in Japanese electronica.
Warm, soft electronic tones paired with the title “Anxiety”.
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it’s a masterpiece that grips you with that exquisite gap.
It’s marked by shimmering particles of sound—hard to believe they came from simple gear—layering and dancing over floating beats.
Before you know it, you’re drawn into a world where gentle comfort coexists with a fleeting pang of melancholy.
It may seem quiet at first, but savoring the resonance and afterglow is actually crucial.
Dim the lights, and let yourself drift into its sonic universe.
Oga PeninsulaTakeshi Kitayama
Set against the majestic nature of Akita Prefecture, this is one of Takeshi Kitayama’s signature songs, powerfully singing of a man’s romance and resolve.
It portrays a protagonist who, even without words, burns with a hidden passion, facing harsh nature head-on while keeping his eyes fixed on the future.
With lyrics that vividly paint the scene and a grand, expansive melody that moves the listener, it is a quintessential example of classic enka.
Released as a single in August 2007, Kitayama performed it passionately on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The coupling track Yume Ichizu is also known for being chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi period drama Ronin Tsukikage Hyōgo.
This work will likely resonate with those attempting a new challenge or quietly nurturing a fighting spirit in solitude.