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Songs whose titles start with “Do” – Solo Karaoke / Song-Title Shiritori

There are lots of words that start with “do,” like “Don’t,” “Dream,” “doko” (where), and “drama.” In particular, there are many English words, and quite a few are used in song titles.

In this article, I’ll be introducing a bunch of songs with titles that start with “do”! I hope it’ll be useful as hints for “song-title shiritori” or “shiritori karaoke,” or for making playlists of “songs that start with ___.”

Songs with titles starting with “Do” — Solo Karaoke / Song Title Shiritori (141–150)

Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo

[Official] Pokémon anime opening theme “Dokimeki Diary”
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo

This song is the one that makes your heart race at the start of a new adventure.

It’s a track created by the singer-songwriter asmi and the Vocaloid producer Chinozo working together, and just listening to it might fill you with energy.

It portrays the excitement and anxiety of stepping into the unknown, and the resolve to set out on a journey to find yourself.

Released in April 2023, it’s also popular as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon.

It’s perfect for elementary schoolers—ideal for when you want to take on a new challenge during summer vacation or blow away your worries.

asmi’s clear, translucent voice sets the stage for the best summer.

DAWN (in 2022)DISH//

DISH// – DAWN [Official Live Video] | SAMURAI BLUE New Scenery 2022 Official Theme Song
DAWN (in 2022)DISH//

The four-piece dance-rock band DISH//, who became widely known through hits like “Neko” and “Jinchoge,” contributed “DAWN (in 2022)” as the official theme song for the Japan Football Association’s “SAMURAI BLUE: A New Landscape 2022.” The track appears on Ao (Blue), the band’s second compilation album born from a project commemorating their 10th anniversary.

Its uplifting drum beats and emotional vocals seem poised to stoke the fighting spirit of players on the field.

It’s a rock tune with memorable choral work that lingers in your ears and makes you want to sing along.

fuseDeNeel

DeNeel – Fuse (Official Music Video) / TV Anime “Kingdom” Season 5 Opening Theme
fuseDeNeel

This song powerfully expresses the will to live and the heart’s cry.

It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Kingdom Season 5 and released in February 2024 as a double A-side single.

Featuring intense guitar sounds and a lustrous vocal, it resonates with listeners through its lyrics of determination and hope for the future.

It’s a track that embodies DeNeel’s concept of “OSAKA REVIVAL POP,” fusing an R&B-like groove with elements of Japanese kayōkyoku.

Since it really showcases vocal prowess, it’s highly recommended for those who want to get hyped at live shows.

Dumka in C minor, Op. 59Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky / Dumka – Scenes from a Russian Village / Performed by Hironao Suzuki
Dumka in C minor, Op. 59Pyotr Tchaikovsky

This is a piano work by Pyotr Tchaikovsky that conjures up the vast Russian countryside.

Composed in February 1886, it adopts a form whose title in Ukrainian means “a novel in thoughts.” It opens quietly with a deeply plaintive melody, but in the middle section it suddenly turns passionate, like a folk dance, with emotions bursting forth.

In the end, however, it returns to silence and closes with a sound even more resigned than at the opening.

Interweaving sorrow with festive joy, this piece is one to hear when you want to linger in a sentimental mood while also savoring a dramatic unfolding.

I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda

Linda Yamamoto – Can't Stop No Matter What (Official Audio)
I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda

With her midriff-baring look and passionate dancing, Linda Yamamoto caused a sensational stir in the pop world.

This signature piece of her “action kayō” style sings of the surging joy of love—an eternal summer tune that lifts your spirits every time you hear it.

Set to a lively, samba-like rhythm, it vividly captures the exhilaration of breaking free.

Released in June 1972, the song became a major hit and was performed at that year’s 23rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s the perfect track for rekindling the fiery feelings of youth or boosting your mood under the summer sun.

Heart-Pounding Summer DaysHikaru GENJI

Hikaru Genji - Exciting Summer Days (1991)
Heart-Pounding Summer DaysHikaru GENJI

This is a number by Hikaru GENJI, memorable for its heart-pounding melody line.

The lyrics vividly capture the thrill of a budding romance under the midsummer sun, sure to make listeners’ hearts flutter.

The vocals, brimming with dreams and hope, together with the exhilarating sound, seem to herald the arrival of summer.

Included on the mini-album “Hito Natsu Hito Yo,” released in July 1991, it was also beloved as an insert song on the children’s program “Hirake! Ponkikki.” It’s perfect for those moments when you want to recall a sparkling page of youth.

DreamerLaufey

Laufey – Dreamer (Official Audio)
DreamerLaufey

This is a single released in September 2023 by Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey from her album “Bewitched.” The song portrays a woman who, despite experiencing romantic disappointment, never loses her sense of wonder.

The lyrics include the phrase “Milky Way,” conjuring a beautiful, starry-world atmosphere.

With her distinctive blend of jazz and pop, the track begins with a gentle piano and gradually expands into a richer soundscape, highlighted by a warm, Ella Fitzgerald–evoking vocal.

It’s a perfect classic for nights spent gazing at the stars, moments of romantic turmoil, or times when you want to find new hope.