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!] (281–290)
Good night, PetrichorSaiki P.
It’s a song that carries a wistful yet comforting atmosphere.
Composed by Saiki-P and released in February 2025, it features vocals by Nurse Robo_Type T.
You’ll find yourself absorbed in a soundscape that feels like a snapshot of a gentle night.
Each note is tender and seeps into your heart.
The lyrics, which bid farewell to the day that has ended, are deeply emotional.
It’s the kind of song that stays close to you when you want to soothe a tired heart or on sleepless nights.
preemptive refutationCrispy sara-udon (crispy fried noodle dish)
It’s an ambitious work that looks to the future while quoting famous sayings from across time and cultures with a touch of irony.
Released in February 2025 by Paripari Sarau-don, the piece unfolds as a back-and-forth between Otomachi Una and Kasane Teto.
The troubles we face today can all be solved by the words of past philosophers and great figures… That phenomenon is expressed by the title “置き論破” (Oki-Ronpa, roughly “pre-placed debunking”).
Yet from there, the song’s development conveys a resolve—“I’ll live believing in my own strength”—that you can’t help but empathize with.
It’s a pop song that gives you the energy to face tomorrow.
ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY
Rapper RYKEYDADDYDIRTY, who rose to popularity through the contrast between his brazen persona and delicate lyrics.
His track “ALL GODS BLESS ME” is a signature work, widely loved for its poignant lyrics.
The hook leans more toward a vocal part than rap, giving it a mellow finish.
The vocal range is narrow and doesn’t require complex pitch movement, so the hook shouldn’t feel difficult.
The rap sections also don’t feature challenging flows or fastest-rap passages, making the overall difficulty relatively low.
Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (291–300)
friendedhiii boi
This song features a poppy melody that resonates with younger generations and carries a heartwarming message.
Written by edhiii boi about memories with friends he met in Tokyo, it’s filled with positive expressions that convey the importance of friendship.
With sound production by Neon Genesis Sekichan, the upbeat techno track vividly paints scenes of eating and hanging out with friends.
Released in November 2023, it was performed on TBS’s “CDTV Live! Live!” and later included on the album Manshin Sōi.
Created by a rising star from the BMSG label, this track is recommended for anyone who cherishes the irreplaceable time spent with friends.
A Man's LifeSaburō Kitajima
A heartfelt, powerful song that reexamines the joys and sorrows of life and celebrates living with sincerity.
It carefully weaves together a half-life spent overcoming hardships and trials while valuing duty and truth.
Released by Saburo Kitajima in January 2011, this work conveys the sentiments of his more than 50-year career in show business with a mature vocal performance that deeply resonates with listeners.
While honoring the traditional flavor of enka, the song features contemporary arrangements that give it a profoundly moving quality that sinks into the heart.
It is a gem of a masterpiece to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life or want to savor your gratitude toward someone important.
Oshanti Mighty GirlSachiko Kobayashi
A heart-thumping sound grounded in dance music! This is the Vocaloid version of the piece that Sachiko Kobayashi—known as the Queen of Enka—released in July 2024 to mark her 60th year in show business and her 100th single.
The vocals, beautifully harmonized with dance beats and electronic sounds, leave a strong impression, and the lyrics carry a message of enjoying life with a positive outlook.
Why not give this vibrant, irresistibly groove-inducing music a listen?
Departures ~memory~Joe Hisaishi
A gem-like instrumental piece that colored the film Departures (Okuribito).
The profound tones performed by thirteen of Japan’s leading cellists and the lyrical melodies strike straight to the heart.
Meticulously crafted by Joe Hisaishi, the music beautifully conveys, alongside the film’s themes, both the solemnity and warmth inherent in the profession of a nokanshi—those who prepare the deceased for their final journey.
Also included on the album “Songs of Hope: The Essential Joe Hisaishi Vol.
2,” this work was released as the film’s soundtrack in September 2008 and won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Music that year.
It was also used in the 2010 stage adaptation, where live performances captivated audiences.
This is a highly recommended piece for moments of parting with someone dear—when you wish to quietly send them off while cherishing the memories you shared.