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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Songs that start with “U” — perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (81–90)
Common murres and seals10-FEET
It’s a track that majestically paints an inner landscape, impressing fans as if it were a grand documentary film.
Created to mark 10-FEET’s 20th anniversary and released in November 2017, it’s included on the album Fin.
The song seems to sing about the importance of the small happiness hidden in everyday life—something you can find precisely because you’ve known sorrow.
Fin, a masterpiece into which vocalist TAKUMA poured so much passion that he called it “like a last will and testament,” peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
When things aren’t going well and you’re feeling down, listening to it might give you a hint to shift your perspective.
It will likely leave you with a warm feeling, as if embraced by vast nature.
We GOKetsumeishi
Inspired by the work of seasoned veterans, a new employee takes a hard look at themselves and takes a step forward.
This is a rousing anthem that portrays a fresh coming-of-age story.
It’s filled with a warmth that lifts your spirits and gives you a strong push whenever you’re tempted to compare yourself to others and feel discouraged, or when you’re about to stand still.
Released digitally in advance in January 2024, this song is included on the album “Ketsuno-Polis 13.” Isn’t it the perfect track for the starting line of anyone facing a new challenge and feeling just a little hesitant?
Axolotl supercarn-bachi
A collaboration between Vocaloid producer Nbadji—known for “Sukina Souzai Happyou Dragon”—and illustrator Yabako.
This piece captivates with a surreal world centered on a mysterious vehicle that speeds over both land and water.
Its unique theme and rhyme-laced wordplay pack a punch that sticks in your head after just one listen.
The clear vocals of Kasane Teto SV and the poppy sound are also major draws.
Why not let yourself go with the sprightly beat?
WATERSuchmos
Suchmos is a band that distills diverse musicality into an urbane sound, captivating countless fans.
This track is marked by a floating, psychedelic feel—close your eyes and it’s as if you’re drifting through outer space.
It may well depict human imperfection: the murky parts we all carry in our hearts and the longing for something pure.
Opening the acclaimed 2019 album THE ANYMAL, this song also served as the J-WAVE 30th anniversary theme.
Put it on at night when you want to step away from the bustle of everyday life and sink into music alone, and you’ll likely spend a special moment facing your inner self.
fireworks (launched into the sky)AUN J Classic Orchestra
Composed solely of traditional Japanese instruments, the AUN J Classic Orchestra is a music ensemble that fuses Japanese tradition with a contemporary sensibility.
In this work, they skillfully express the fleeting lights that color the summer night sky and the bittersweet feelings of love layered over them through the sounds of shakuhachi, koto, and taiko.
Precisely because there are no vocals, the listener’s imagination is stirred, and the emotionally rich melodies resonate deeply.
If you listen on a quiet night at summer’s end, you may feel the profound timbre of the Japanese instruments gently seep into your heart.
withMiyuki Nakajima
A gem-like ballad that portrays the warmth of walking alongside someone.
Released in August 1990, it’s Miyuki Nakajima’s 25th single and is also included on the album “Yoru o Yuke.” Against a gentle melody, it sings of the emotional nuances of a protagonist who, burdened by a loneliness like traveling through a desert where words don’t connect, resolves to walk together with someone precious.
This work gently gives a push to those standing at a new threshold in life.
Each listen renews our sense of how precious human connections are.
A collection of songs that start with “U.” Great for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (91–100)
A day that’s happy and lonelyMariya Takeuchi
It’s a moving ballad told from a mother’s perspective, celebrating her beloved child’s marriage.
The lyrics portray the complex feelings of a parent—the joy of watching a child leave the nest mixed with a touch of loneliness—tightening the heart.
The song was produced in May 2008 as a collaborative commercial track for P&G’s Pantene and Zexy, and it was also included on the acclaimed album “Expressions.” It even achieved the remarkable feat of entering the singles Top 10 at the age of 53 years and 2 months.
Listening to this piece on the special day of a family’s new beginning may bring back memories of the irreplaceable days you’ve spent together and make you want to express your gratitude.