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” (そ). Great for shiritori or karaoke picks! (1–10)
Graduation Song ~Let Me Say Thank You Over and Over~NEW!GReeeeN
I wish I could stay like this forever, but I have to set off.
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This is a message song that sings of the bittersweet feelings and gratitude right before graduation.
Created by GReeeeN, it’s the coupling track to the single “Aisubeki Ashita, Isshun to Isshō o,” released in March 2014, and it’s also included on the best-of album “C, D desu to!?”.
It was featured in an AOKI commercial, cheering on the first steps into a new chapter of life.
Carried by a refreshing, warm melody, the straightforward lyrics make you want to say “thank you” over and over again, striking straight to the heart.
The harmony woven by the four voices is moving, making it a perfect song for a slideshow of memories with friends or an Instagram story to express your gratitude.
A graduation song, a song of friends.NEW!19
This work, which depicts the moment you realize that ordinary daily life was actually a special time, is a song included on 19’s single “Ano Kami Hikouki Kumo rizora Watte” released in March 1999.
It was originally planned to be the title track, but because “Ano Kami Hikouki Kumo rizora Watte” was chosen as TBS’s spring campaign song, that track took center stage.
Its message—that time changes form the moment you become aware of endings, and that farewells are in fact new beginnings—gently encourages graduates filled with anxiety.
The arrangement, with Kenji Okahira and Keigo Iwase trading lines over the tender tones of an acoustic guitar, is also striking.
It’s a warm song that you can listen to with friends to reaffirm a bond that will remain unchanged as you move forward.
Reason for existenceNEW!Kokona
Singer-songwriter KOKONA from Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture chose to devote herself to music at a very young age, right after graduating from junior high school.
She has performed alongside artists such as Yuuri, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi.
Aiming for a word-centric style reminiscent of Yutaka Ozaki, her strengths lie in melodies that convey raw impulse and lyrics that resonate deeply.
Through carefully woven words, her voice expresses inner conflict and surging emotions—perfect for listeners who want to fully absorb the meaning of the lyrics.
Soshina’s ThemeNEW!small gift
One track on Sosina’s second album, “Naoto Sasaki,” is a hard-hitting rock number that could be called his personal theme song.
Razor-sharp wording that cuts down the easy labels people and society try to pin on him fuses with an impulsive sound to come crashing in.
Many listeners will be floored by its punchy sonic presence.
It’s a song that ignites your fighting spirit—one to play when you need the energy to face something head-on.
GraduationNEW!DEEN
This moving number by DEEN, a band that has colored the times with numerous classic songs, was created by likening their 18th year since forming to the milestone of “graduation.” The lyrics, which express gratitude for the irreplaceable days spent with friends and hope for the future, truly resonate.
Included as the final track on the June 2011 album “Graduation,” it’s a fitting conclusion to the album’s overarching theme.
An unfading masterpiece you’ll want to listen to when embarking on a new chapter or thinking of dear friends.
And what I can doNEW!day after tomorrow
For anyone searching for “what they can do” for someone important, I highly recommend the works of day after tomorrow.
Their song Lost Angel, released as a single in August 2004, was featured as the theme song for the PS2 version of Tales of Symphonia.
The single reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart.
misono’s wistful yet resolute vocals align beautifully with the epic story.
You can feel the characters’ determination as they struggle with their own helplessness yet still try to move forward.
Many listeners will likely be moved to tears as they recall the game’s emotional scenes.
Please give it a listen while thinking of someone dear to you.
If you call it loveUru
This work portrays the bonds that drive us to protect our loved ones no matter the hardship.
Released by singer-songwriter Uru—who gained attention through her activity on YouTube—in April 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Family.” The lyrics express how experiencing regret and setbacks can deepen one’s feelings for those by their side.
Beginning with a gentle piano and building into a sweeping melody that overflows with emotion, the piece is breathtaking.
Storylike lyrics and Uru’s clear, tender voice that wraps around them will resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a moving ballad that lets you reaffirm the warm love you feel for your family or partner.