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!] (21–30)
dancerVaundy
This is a track released in November 2021 by Vaundy, a multi-artist who handles everything from songwriting and composing to visuals.
As Junji Ishiwatari described it, it embodies a “beauty of subtraction,” possessing a mysterious charm that captivates listeners with just simple rhythm and vocals.
The song depicts a bittersweet longing: dreaming of a future with someone who has drifted away, wishing for a chance to start over.
You can almost picture the protagonist’s helplessness.
The track is also included on the acclaimed album “replica.” Why not give it a listen on a night when you want to reminisce about a past love and indulge in a touch of sentimentality?
Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison
Roy Orbison, who gained popularity with his black sunglasses and operatic, powerful vocals.
This piece is one of his signature songs, depicting the dramatic emotions of a man who is captivated by a beautiful woman he sees on the street.
He’s dejected when she initially walks away, but the movie-like twist of her finally turning back to him is irresistibly appealing.
Released in August 1964, the song topped the U.
S.
charts for three consecutive weeks.
Later, it was chosen as the theme song for the 1990 blockbuster film “Pretty Woman,” allowing it to be loved across generations.
It opens with a guitar riff everyone knows, so it’s guaranteed to fire up any karaoke room.
Step into the protagonist’s shoes and sing it with passion.
As memory servesTAIL
This track comes from TAIL, whose hybrid, R&B-centered sound is a key part of the appeal.
Released in December 2024, the song portrays the tangled feelings of being unable to genuinely celebrate the happiness of a former lover upon reunion.
Its airy synths and beats that make artful use of space weave a soundscape that seems to mirror the ebb and flow of sentimental emotion.
Following November 2023, when TAIL concluded activities under the name Taichi Mukai, this work marks a new chapter of expression and has been entered in two categories at Music Awards Japan 2025.
It’s a song whose faintly wistful vocals linger in the ear—perfect for a sentimental night scene.
All of YouYoshiyuki Kano (BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE)
Yoshimasa Kanou, who is active as a vocalist for BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE, is from Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture.
After being selected as a finalist in the 2017 audition VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5, he was chosen to join the group.
Their debut album, BALLISTIK BOYZ, released in May 2019, reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
His standout, commanding vocals—and the group as a whole—have proven their talent, with accolades such as winning the Rising Star Award at the MTV VMAJ 2019.
Cleaning ladyUkadan
This debut single by Yūkadan, whose raspy vocals are hailed as an “angel’s husky voice,” seizes listeners’ hearts.
It’s a Japanese blues number that candidly portrays the daily life of an office-building cleaner and the earnest wish hidden within.
The stark reality of a 2,000-yen day wage and the gap with a modest dream are superbly expressed through Atsuki Kimura’s deeply human vocals and Kantaro Uchida’s masterful slide guitar.
Released in October 1975, the song is also legendary for having its broadcast restricted just one week after release due to its shocking lyrics.
It’s a warm yet powerful number that gently stays by your side when you’re weighed down by the futility of everyday life.
Over and OverEvery Little Thing
Every Little Thing’s 11th single, released in January 1999, was chosen as the ending theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV drama “Border: Criminal Psychology Investigation File.” It is also included on the best-of album “Every Best Single +3.” The pure lyrics vowing eternal love resonate deeply when paired with Kaori Mochida’s crystal-clear vocals.
The contrast between the drama’s serious atmosphere and the song’s gentle melody surely brings back memories for many.
With its grand synth sound that perfectly suits the winter air, it’s a gem of a love song.
Please, Bach!Hinatazaka46
A bright song with a catchy chorus melody and an appealing sense of rhythm.
Since many parts aren’t too high and can be sung without strain, it’s a relatively easy idol song for women to sing! It’s a cheerful, energetic track characteristic of Hinatazaka, so it will definitely get the crowd going! There are sections with a lot of words, but instead of trying to articulate every single syllable, you’ll sing more rhythmically if you keep it light and ride the melody.
You might initially struggle with the rhythm in the B-melody, but if you stay calm and focus on the spacing, the rhythm will lock in—so don’t worry.
Keep the meter in 4/4, and imagine resting on the first beat before singing.
Once you get that space right, it’ll sound really cool! There’s also a touch of Bach in the latter half of the song, making it irresistible for classical music fans!