A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for word-chain games or picking karaoke tracks!
How many song titles that start with “so” can you think of?
When it comes to words that begin with “so,” there are plenty—like “sora” (sky), “sotsugyō” (graduation), “songu” (song), and “sonzai” (existence)—and many of these words also appear in song titles.
In this article, we’ll showcase a bunch of songs with titles that start with “so.”
We’ve picked well-known tracks across generations as well as recent buzzworthy songs.
Use this as a reference for song-title shiritori or choosing tracks for “shiritori karaoke.”
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Songs that start with “So” (Japanese syllable ‘So’). Great for word-chain games or karaoke picks! (391–400)
Memory PillowKyoko Kosaka
The song released by Kyoko Kosaka in 1975 became a massive hit, selling over 1.
3 million copies.
Its lyrics, which delicately depict the feelings of a woman after a breakup, likely resonated with many people.
The song portrays how memories of a past lover resurface in ordinary moments.
There are scenes of singing a poem the lover liked and drinking alone, making it a track filled with poignant nostalgia and loneliness.
It’s a song that older listeners, too, may enjoy while reflecting on memories of their youth.
GraduationNatsuki Ozawa
The moment that wistful intro starts playing, you just know it’s going to be a tearjerker, right? Let me introduce “Sotsugyo” (“Graduation”), the third single released in 1988 by Natsuki Ozawa, who debuted as an idol in the late 1980s and also worked as an actress.
As the title suggests, it’s a song themed around graduation, with beautifully poetic lyrics that portray a positive outlook on parting with “you,” who’s going far away.
Koji Makaino’s melody is wonderful as well—bright yet achingly bittersweet in just the right way.
“Graduation” can be interpreted as graduating from “you,” too, so I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to view separation in a positive light.
Stay by my side.Noriyuki Konishi
A musical number from Disney’s hybrid live-action/animation film Enchanted.
The story follows the whimsical premise of Giselle, a princess who should belong in a fairytale animated world, being banished by a witch one day to the real world—New York City.
This song plays during a romantic scene where she dances with Robert, a man she meets in the real world.
The composer is Alan Menken, who has worked on numerous Disney film scores including Aladdin! There are lyrics in both English and Japanese, but even in English the tempo is relaxed, making it easy to sing.
Give it a try!
Azure NocturneAmi Ozaki
Ami Ozaki was an authentic female singer-songwriter who was active from the late 1970s through the 1980s.
She’s also well known for her husky voice.
Among all the female singers introduced in this article, isn’t she perhaps the huskiest of them all? A song where you can fully savor her husky vocals is Aoi Serenade.
She performs it in a solo voice-and-piano style, and you can hear every delicate nuance of her huskiness, so be sure to check it out.
Solid SliderTatsuro Yamashita
When it comes to artists who represent Japanese city pop that’s drawing worldwide attention, Tatsuro Yamashita is indispensable.
“SOLID SLIDER” is a track featured at the end of his 1977 masterpiece “SPACY.” The drum pattern, which slips the accent forward from where it should land on the fourth beat, is striking and meshes perfectly with the gritty, buzzing bass line.
The electric guitar solo in the interlude also hits all the right spots—an outstanding performance.
The PeopleTatsuro Yamashita
Included on his ninth studio album “Boku no Naka no Shōnen,” the song “Sōbō” was later selected as the theme for the PlayStation 4 game Yakuza 6: The Song of Life.
Opening with a soulful vocal laid over a weighty piano sound, it stirs the heart with a powerful message.
While the vocal range isn’t wide, the dynamics give the melody expressive nuance, so keep that in mind when singing it at karaoke.
It’s an emotional number that will make everyone want to join in the beautiful choral parts for a rousing sing-along.
To the skyMasayoshi Yamazaki
This is a song by Masayoshi Yamazaki, written as the theme for Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016.
As your child celebrates their first birthday, they will discover new worlds with each passing year.
Along the way, there will be wonderful encounters as well as difficult farewells.
This song teaches children the strength to keep moving forward while accepting reality.
Wishing for your child’s robust growth, why not listen to this song on their birthday?