A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
When you’re playing word-chain games using J-POP song titles, or doing “shiritori karaoke” where the next song is chosen by the last letter of the previous one, some of you might search for something like “songs that start with XX,” right?
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole bunch of songs that start with “u.”
There are lots of words that begin with “u” that are commonly used in song titles—like umi (sea), wedding, uso (lie), and utsukushii (beautiful).
We’ve picked out a wide range of songs across different eras and by artists of all genders, so use this as a reference for choosing your next track!
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A collection of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for word-chain games or choosing karaoke tracks! (61–70)
bubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)Japanese rice bran
As the clamor of summer fades and a hint of loneliness settles in, Wanuka’s songs resonate deeply.
Like bubbles that rise to the water’s surface and vanish at once, they seem to sing of fleeting summer romances and memories.
Beneath the wish to be beautiful lies an inescapable emptiness and bittersweet ache, carried on delicate, subtly Japanese-tinged melodies that press upon the heart.
This work was released in February 2022 and is also included on the first album Aonizai, released the same year.
It’s the perfect track for a late-summer dusk, when the night breeze turns a little chilly and you want to be alone with your thoughts.
It will gently stay by your side as you reflect on the season that has passed.
Ephemeral FireworksGod does not play dice.
The rock ballad by God Doesn’t Roll Dice gently accompanies that faintly wistful feeling of bidding farewell to summer.
This work likens a blazing summer romance and its end to lights blooming and vanishing in the night sky.
Told from a female perspective, the lyrics conjure scenes like the mismatched footprints the two leave along the water’s edge, calling summer memories back to life.
Released in July 2020, the song was later included on the EP Cultural Singularity and the acclaimed album Event Horizon.
It’s the perfect number for late summer nights, when you want to be alone with your thoughts and sink into the ache of a bittersweet love.
Wednesday04 Limited Sazabys
An emotional rock tune that keeps you company on a languid Wednesday night.
It’s a track by 04 Limited Sazabys, a rock band from Nagoya.
Included on the mini-album “monolith,” released in February 2014, it captures the late-night feeling where thoughts swirl and the boundary between emotions grows blurred, expressed through a sound where urgency and wistfulness intersect.
The piece was reportedly crafted during a tour, with the members pooling ideas in the limited time they had.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to pause a little and spend a night in dialogue with your inner self.
Wednesday44SUPER
This is a track by the virtual band 44SUPER that captures the unique lethargy floating in the middle of the week.
Released in 2021, the song stands alongside singles like “I’m Bored” and “Milk Puzzle” as one that shapes their worldview.
The lyrics, which regard life as a sad poem and portray a sense of nihilism tossed about by inescapable fate, are also worth noting.
If you’re not looking to overcome Wednesday’s blues but rather to sink into that ennui, surrender yourself to this world.
WednesdayYSS
Released in July 2024, this track opens YSS’s album BLUE—the VR-native music unit that blurs the boundaries of reality.
A beat that conjures a pleasant sense of speed meshes with vocalist Sorte’s soaring voice to deliver a breathtaking progression.
The lyrics seem to declare a strong resolve to shed one’s past and be reborn, stirring the listener’s spirit.
If you’re looking to reset your mood for the second half of the week, give it a listen on a Wednesday—you might just find the courage to take a new step forward.
WednesdayVickeblanka
Vicke Blanka is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with songs featuring high-toned vocals and piano.
This track, included on his second mini-album GOOD LUCK released in August 2015, evokes a somewhat wistful atmosphere.
Written during his stay in Paris, it stands out for its gentle, sentimental melody and a structure that builds to a chorus radiating forward-looking warmth.
It feels like it quietly nestles up to a slightly tired heart at midweek, offering the energy to carry you through to the weekend.
It’s a tender yet powerful song that feels like a pep talk—one you’ll want to listen to during quiet moments of self-reflection.
WednesdayKiyoharu
A track by the charismatic Kiyoharu—also known for his work with Kuroyume and SADS—released under his solo name in November 2005 and included on the classic album “Kannou Boogie.” It was chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Music Fighter.” Its dark, laid-back rock sound evokes the unique midweek languor and introspective mood.
It’s the perfect song for Wednesday nights, when you’re thinking “just a little longer until the weekend,” and want to reflect while giving yourself some well-earned care for making it this far.