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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Collection of songs that start with “U.” Great for word-chain games and karaoke song picks! (51–60)
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Motohiro Hata
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, who has won fans across a wide range of listeners with a voice described as “made of steel and glass,” combining gentle clarity with inner strength.
Released in June 2007, this song portrays a protagonist who had been shut inside their shell mustering the courage to convey their feelings to someone important.
Its worldview—singing of the restless anxiety at summer’s end and the resolve to take a step forward—will add an emotional touch to any karaoke gathering.
Chosen as the image song for a Nippon TV documentary program, its music video also won an award at the SPACE SHOWER Music Video Awards 08.
The high notes in the chorus aren’t easy, but if you sing them openly, as though expressing the story’s climax, they’re sure to resonate with listeners.
Ghost of the SeaKenshi Yonezu
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu whose grand, fantastical sound deeply stirs the listener’s heart.
Written as the theme for the animated film Children of the Sea, released in June 2019, it is also included on the album STRAY SHEEP.
Yonezu’s deep affection for the original work shines through, beautifully capturing a poignant world that closely follows the story.
The song paints a portrait of a summer that has passed and a longing for someone precious who can no longer be met.
The image of a room still carrying the scent of the sea breeze seems to awaken warm memories from deep within the chest.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a quiet summer night when you feel like immersing yourself in memories.
The sea is with us.Makoto Iwabuchi
Makoto Iwabuchi’s expansive, gentle singing voice seems to wrap around the heart like a calm sea itself.
This song was used as the ending theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil, released in March 1983.
Its lyrics, which stay close to Nobita and his friends after their adventure and portray the sea as a nurturing, motherly presence, leave listeners with a warm feeling.
The rhythmic sound of the words, reminiscent of ocean waves, is also striking.
This work is the third consecutive Doraemon movie theme sung by Iwabuchi, and the single was released in April of the same year following the film’s premiere.
Give it a listen when you want to linger in the afterglow of the epic story.
ecstaticB’z
B’z, the solitary rock unit that has erected countless milestones in Japan’s rock scene.
Released for the first time in about two years and nine months, this work portrays a strong will to move forward while holding two conflicting emotions: the exhilaration of reaching the top and the anxiety lurking behind it.
The powerful anthem woven from heavy guitar sounds and forceful vocals understandably captured the hearts of many fans.
The track was released in January 2015, topped the Oricon Weekly Chart, was selected as the theme song for the NTV drama “Gakkō no Kaidan,” and was later included on the acclaimed album EPIC DAY.
When you’re about to lose confidence or facing a major hurdle, listening to it is sure to give you a powerful push from behind.
A collection of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for word-chain games or choosing karaoke tracks! (61–70)
Utakata LullabyAdo
It’s one of the insert songs from the movie ONE PIECE FILM RED and the only rap track! When I first heard “Utakata Lullaby,” I was shocked, like, “Can a human even sing this?” But thinking about it now, since the song was provided by FAKE TYPE.
, it all makes sense—“So that’s why it’s so rap-heavy!” The songs from the ONE PIECE FILM RED series are insanely popular, and I’ve taught them many times in lessons! Especially this “Utakata Lullaby”—we looked over the lyrics again and again and discussed with students which parts are actually sung and which aren’t.
There are tons of ultra-fast rap sections, and if you listen closely, there are places where there are lyrics but they’re not actually sung.
Once you notice that, you can lock into the rhythm, making it easier and more fun to sing! If you tried before and gave up, give it another shot!
Don't cheat on me.Koresawa
Koresawa is a female singer-songwriter who enjoys overwhelming support from women in their teens and twenties.
Her down-to-earth lyrics that portray the feelings of young women have earned her tremendous popularity.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “Uwaki Shitara Akan de” (“Don’t You Dare Cheat”).
Although its vocal range is high—mid2A to hiC#—the key is set to be easy to sing for women with a typical vocal range.
If you identify the right key for yourself, it’s a song that should be quite easy to sing.
Liar MoonYorushika
This ballad by Yorushika is perfect for autumn, when the hustle and bustle of summer settles down and a certain loneliness sets in.
Delicate piano melodies intertwine with vocalist suis’s clear, translucent voice, seeping deeply into the listener’s heart.
It portrays the loneliness of a protagonist who continues to wait, even as memories of a loved one fade away.
That feeling overlaps with the bittersweetness of summer coming to an end, making it all the more moving.
This beautiful song was produced as the ending theme for the anime film A Whisker Away, released in June 2020, further deepening the story’s emotional afterglow.
On those long autumn nights when you want to reflect on seasons past, it’s a piece to savor alone, slowly and fully.