A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
Have you ever played shiritori using song titles?
Surprisingly, you can’t recall song names as easily as you’d think, and it gets pretty heated.
One of the trickiest letters in that game—easily among the top contenders—is “ru.”
There just aren’t many songs that come to mind starting with “ru,” right?
But if you look, you’ll find there are plenty of hidden gems that do start with “ru”!
From titles using colors and gemstones to words like rookie and loop, we found lots of songs.
By all means, enjoy the quirky yet wonderful world of songs starting with the notoriously tricky “ru.”
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ru'
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Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “Ru” (111–120)
LULUSIX LOUNGE
SIX LOUNGE is a three-piece rock ’n’ roll band from Oita.
Formed in 2012, they initially focused their activities in Kyushu, especially Oita, but now they’re active nationwide.
Their catalog ranges from high-velocity, melodic tracks to fiery, bluesy songs that shine with Japanese lyrics.
With approachable personalities and standout looks, they’re especially popular among their generation.
Their live-house performances are truly overwhelming—raw emotion laid bare—pulling you into a show that lets you explode all the pent-up frustration you’ve been holding inside.
LOSING YOUSOLANGE
A track released in 2012 by American artist Solange.
It samples Euro Funk’s 1981 track “Dynamite.” The music video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, was shot in a documentary style in Cape Town, South Africa.
Lapis-colored sighT-BOLAN
A track included on T-BOLAN’s third original album, “SO BAD.” In T-BOLAN’s lyrics, words like “omae” (you) and “aitsu” (that guy/that person) are used quite often.
That might be a distinctive feature of T-BOLAN.
The song was composed by Tetsurō Oda.
With its intense guitar and synthesizer sounds, it has a distinctly ’90s feel.
Masterpieces with Titles Beginning with “Ru” (121–130)
Rules feat. Tao TsuchiyaTAIKING
The track “Rules,” a collaboration between TAIKING, the guitarist of Suchmos, and actor Tao Tsuchiya, was released in September 2022.
It has a lovely, laid-back mood.
I’ve heard they co-wrote the lyrics by sharing what they’re feeling right now.
You can sense a soft, dreamy atmosphere, as if capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.
Alongside the relaxed soul vibe, TAIKING’s gently supportive guitar and Tao Tsuchiya’s cool, lustrous low-register vocals are irresistibly sexy.
LOONY’S ANTHEMTRICERATOPS
It’s upbeat and cool—’LOONY’S ANTHEM’ makes you want to dance.
It also has a nostalgic sound.
The lyrics, melody, and arrangement are all perfect.
I love how the vocal style changes.
It’s a fun track sprinkled with a minor-key feel.
‘LOONY’S ANTHEM’ is the kind of song you’ll want to keep on repeat, and it’s great for when you’re feeling down.
luna e amataU-ta
It’s a beautifully crafted pseudo-language, folk-style song, and the title “luna é amata” is Italian that translates to “loving the moon” in Japanese.
A notable feature is the interlude, which the Vocaloid producer calls “Super Pseudo-Language Time.” It’s incredibly striking, and the singing is soothing as well.
ruminatorété
été is a three-piece alternative rock band based in Tokyo.
Formed in 2016, they center their sound on Japanese guitar rock while incorporating elements of post-rock and screamo/post-hardcore, resulting in intricate compositions.
In 2018, they won the “404 AUDITION,” leading to the nationwide release of their second mini-album, Burden.
The following year, they released their full-length album, Apathy, and successfully completed a nationwide tour.
Their music is often described as “additive,” packing diverse elements into a single track.
With a distinctive approach that actively employs poetry reading and irregular time signatures, their work is highly recommended for listeners seeking new forms of musical expression.