Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
There are many song titles that start with “ko,” featuring familiar words like “koi” (love) and “kokoro” (heart).
The range is really broad, but even just branching out from “koi” will lead you to lots of songs!
From era-defining hit tunes and more.
Sometimes nothing comes to mind right away and you want to look some up…!
So we’ve put together a list of song titles that start with “ko,” which might come in handy at such times.
Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ko,” but also as inspiration for shiritori or choosing songs at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke & shiritori too!] (251–260)
ControlKiri T
Singer-songwriter Kiri T from Hong Kong is known for her versatile sound centered on pop and R&B.
With a solid musical foundation honed at Berklee College of Music, she has earned high acclaim, including winning at the Whats Good Music Awards in 2022.
Among her works, a song I especially recommend is this English-lyric track.
Featuring airy, floating vocals and distinctive synths, it seems to depict the psychological push-and-pull over control in a relationship and emotions that don’t go as one wishes.
Its slightly mysterious vibe makes it perfect for an emo reel, so be sure to check it out.
Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori too!] (261–270)
cosmossupittsu
Among the songs by Spitz that colored the golden era of J-pop, this is the one you’ll want to listen to quietly on a long autumn night.
Its ethereal sound conjures up misty landscapes, and Masamune Kusano’s slightly husky voice makes the bittersweet melody stand out even more.
The piece portrays a protagonist parting forever from a loved one, moving forward while holding onto a promise.
It’s not just sad; there’s a sense of pure resolve in its worldview that really hits home.
Released to the world in November 1992 as the B-side to the single “Hinata no Mado ni Akogarete,” it was later included on the classic album “Kachoufuugetsu.” A perfect gem when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.
Like this tonightaimyon
Singer-songwriter Aimyon, known for her nostalgic acoustic sound, has won wide popularity.
Released in November 2018 as her sixth single, this song drew attention when it was selected as the theme for the TV drama “We Can’t Become Beasts.” The lyrics are striking, comparing emotions to beer foam and portraying the frustration of hiding our bitter-sweet feelings and true thoughts in everyday life.
The words, which suggest that even a painful situation can turn into happiness with a small change, seem to gently comfort the melancholy heart of an autumn night.
With its light, pleasant beat, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to in the season when you long for connection.
Love Sky and the Sound of RainAAA
When it comes to love songs for autumn, those slightly melancholic, bittersweet tunes are the classics, aren’t they? This piece is a gem of a love song packed with the frustrating push-and-pull of romance and those hard-to-express feelings.
You want to say “I love you,” but the fear of what might come keeps the words in your throat.
That delicate feeling of first love overlaps with the gentle scene of autumn rain, and it really tugs at the heart.
This track is a single released by AAA in September 2013 and was also featured in an H.I.S.
commercial, so many of you may find it familiar.
The album it’s included on, Eighth Wonder, became the group’s first to top the weekly charts and won an Excellence Award at the 55th Japan Record Awards.
It’s a song that quietly stays by your side in autumn, when the fun of summer has passed and you start to long for someone.
Koi-kogaremilet×MAN WITH A MISSION
Singer-songwriter milet captivates fans with striking lyrics that weave together Japanese and English.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc, this track also drew attention for its collaboration with MAN WITH A MISSION, the “wolf band” famed both in Japan and abroad.
Many listeners were surely moved by the lyrics, which portray a single-minded desire to protect someone dear and the resolve to face adversity.
Released on CD in May 2023, this song is packed with the strengths of both acts—its emotional sound and powerful vocals form a compelling contrast that stirs the heart.
The outcome of loveHanbaato Hanbaato
Humbert Humbert is a husband-and-wife duo formed in 1998.
This work, which humorously portrays the ups and downs of romance, was reportedly created with the artist fully immersing themselves as the drama’s protagonist.
The lyrics—both insightful and warm—resonate deeply, carried by harmonies only a married pair could achieve.
Released in September 2021, the song was written as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo drama “My Big Sister.” It was later included on the album “Sturdy Us.” It’s a recommended listen on nights when you’re worn out by human relationships and want to relax.
KoshienFukuyama Masaharu
An emotional song produced as the NHK High School Baseball theme in 2018.
As the Summer Koshien tournament marked its 100th edition, a theme song was adopted for NHK’s high school baseball broadcasts for the first time.
The song delivers a powerful message that encourages those chasing their dreams and serves as a cheer filled with love for one’s hometown and family.
Masaharu Fukuyama’s warm vocals teach the importance of pressing on without stifling the power of imagination.
The music video, created together with more than 300 brass band students, deepens the emotional impact even further.
For those striving toward their goals or feeling up against a wall, listening to it may give you the courage to take a step forward into tomorrow.