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! (1–10)
WANT!!NEW!Aee! group
A gem of a love song included on Limited Edition B of the debut single “《A》BEGINNING,” released in May 2024.
The lyrics, which straightforwardly say “I love you,” really hit home.
More than money or a dazzling night view, it’s the moments when you shine that matter most—an idea that truly moves you.
The way the five members’ parts are divided and the sweet, airy melody are perfectly balanced, and it even won first place in the fan vote for live performance videos.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to when you want to express your feelings honestly or reaffirm your love for someone special.
We’re All Grown UpNEW!Hi-STANDARD
Hi-STANDARD, the band that revolutionized Japan’s punk rock scene.
This track, included on their 2017 masterpiece The Gift—their first full-length album in 18 years—feels like a song about the band’s journey itself, a number that tugs tightly at the heart.
It lovingly embraces days gone by while gently affirming the present of adulthood, sung over a melody that soaks into the soul.
The music video, which incorporates documentary footage, is also striking, intertwining their history and stirring the listener’s heart.
It’s a warm yet emotional song that keeps you company on nights when you want to reminisce with old friends, or when you pause to look back on the past.
We are!NEW!Hiroshi Kitadani
ONE PIECE is a series that’s always at the forefront of the anime scene, constantly generating buzz.
It has produced many theme songs, but when you hear ONE PIECE, the first one that comes to mind is probably “We Are!” The biggest charm of this song is, without a doubt, its grand vocal line.
The singer, Hiroshi Kitadani, is a vocalist who excels in the lower register as well, and in JAM Project he handles the overall low parts and even death growls.
The richness created by those low tones is truly impressive and perfectly captures the spirit of adventure.
Collection of songs starting with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (11–20)
Winter Love…NEW!tsukimi (moon viewing; also used for dishes featuring egg, e.g., “tsukimi udon” referring to an egg resembling the moon)
Tsukimi, known for her “fired-up gal rock” and based in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, took a different approach with the 11th digital single released in December 2024.
Dialing back the rock edge, the track is crafted as a Christmas song that brings the J-pop influences of vocalist/guitarist Nini-chan—her musical roots—to the forefront.
Featuring pure, straightforward lyrics and a delicate vocal performance, the song hints at new avenues of expression for the group.
The music video was self-produced by the members themselves, showcasing the band’s DIY spirit.
It’s a perfect pick for moments when you want to quietly reflect on your feelings for someone special on a winter’s day, or when you’re looking for a heartwarming tune for the Christmas season.
winter fallNEW!L’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Released in January 1998, this work became the first single after Yukihiro officially joined the band, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
It also served as a lead track from the album HEART.
The lyrics, depicting snow that fades away fleetingly in the palm of one’s hand and a love that comes to an end with winter, overlay the changing seasons with inner conflict, evoking a poignant ache.
The grand arrangement boldly incorporating strings and horns, combined with a breakbeat-style rhythm that creates a sense of propulsion, conveys a refreshing feeling like sprinting through the end of winter.
It was also used as the image song for Season 2 of the TV drama Chicago Hope.
It’s a song that stays by your side when you want to look back on the past at winter’s end and renew your resolve for spring.
Warm SnowNEW!La’cryma Christi
The title track of the mini-album that La’cryma Christi—one of the defining bands of the 1990s visual kei scene—released independently in February 1996 is a mid-tempo piece distinguished by its heavy sound and dreamlike atmosphere.
The twin guitars intertwine from left and right, and the arrangement—highlighted by standout drumming in the interlude—exudes a high degree of structural sophistication with progressive elements.
The lyrics are striking as well, painting a wintry fantasy world with symbolic imagery like snow spilling from a dark, heavy sky and azure poison, immersing you in a worldview tinged with an exotic flair.
This classic, whose initial run of 15,000 copies sold out in two months and prompted a re-recorded edition, has drawn renewed attention since its streaming release in October 2025.
A masterpiece of technically adept rock, perfect for savoring on a quiet winter night.
with you feat.MeNEW!BACK-ON
This is a piece of mixture rock by BACK-ON that colored the story as the theme song for the PSP RPG Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3.
Released in February 2011, the track builds from rap over sharp guitar riffs into a melodious chorus, heightening the sense of adventure.
The addition of the featured, soaring female vocals brings even more brilliance and breadth to the sound.
The lyrics depict turning encounters and farewells into strength and stepping into the future with treasured companions, resonating deeply with the game’s themes.
It’s a song that can give you courage when you’re starting a new challenge.