A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks!
When you’re playing shiritori with song titles or doing shiritori karaoke, there are times when you just can’t think of the next song, right?
この記事では、「く（ku）」で始まる曲をたくさん紹介します。そんな瞬間に思い出せるようにしておきましょう。
There are lots of words that start with “ku,” like “kuro” (black), “kurisumasu” (Christmas), “cry,” and “kuchi” (mouth), and many of them are commonly used in song titles.
I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, so feel free to use this as a reference when choosing your next song!
- Vocaloid songs that start with "ku"
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A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (281–290)
Christmas SongMs. OOJA
Singer-songwriter Ms.OOJA, who gained attention for both her original songs and covers that showcase her powerful vocal prowess, released “Christmas Song” in 2021.
It paints scenes that color that once-a-year special night, while singing of the loneliness and solitude felt amid the city’s glitter.
Even the band arrangement, featuring lush strings, conveys a certain bittersweet emotion.
Her voice, which seems to gently wrap you in warmth against the winter chill, is soothing as well.
When you’re struggling with heartbreak, try listening to this slowly spreading ballad and let it sink into your heart.
CLAP CLAPNiziU
NiziU is a nine-member girl group that made their name known to a wide range of listeners when their pre-debut release “Make you happy” suddenly became a big hit.
Their third single, “CLAP CLAP,” is a track whose driving melody and ensemble will raise your spirits.
It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going when you sing it together at karaoke with friends.
This refreshing pop tune will lighten your mood and shake off that heaviness in your body when you wake up.
Cry outONE OK ROCK
This song embodies strength and a longing for inner transformation.
It was included on the album “35xxxv,” released in February 2015, with an advance digital release on iTunes starting in January of the same year.
Characterized by an emotional rock sound and powerful vocals, its live performances create a strong sense of unity with the audience.
While the lyrics are primarily in English, they also include Japanese phrases, making the song appealing to an international fan base.
Positioned as an important work that showcases ONE OK ROCK’s musical evolution, it gained popularity through subsequent overseas tours and festival appearances.
With a message that encourages self-reinvention and the courage to change, this track is recommended for anyone experiencing inner conflict or seeking personal transformation.
It’s also easy to sing at karaoke, so give it a try!
Sky-Playing TrainOrengestar
A track by the Vocaloid producer Orangestar, known for releasing music that feels mystical and translucent.
The intro hooks listeners with a striking guitar arpeggio in a 3/4 rhythm that shifts into a fast-paced rock tune with powerful impact.
The arrangement of each part is simply brilliant: a catchy, floating melody; strummed, driving guitar tones; a bass line that brings out the melody; and drums that create sharp dynamics through effective use of the hi-hat.
With lyrics themed around the sky perfectly matching the overall mood, it’s a song you’ll want to play again and again.
CLOSE TO YOUOrquesta de la Luz
This song was first recorded in 1963 by the American actor Richard Chamberlain, and the Carpenters’ 1970 cover is very famous.
I’m drawn to its romantic lyrics about thinking of a man you love.
It’s a slightly unusual love song that portrays not only you but everyone being crazy about him.
While the original has a gentle, blissful atmosphere, the cover by the Japanese salsa band Orquesta de la Luz gives it a lively arrangement with a South American mood.
It was included on their 1995 album “SABOR DE LA LUZ.” With a stylish vibe that suits the night, it’s the kind of track you’ll want to relax to in a bar or other cozy setting.
CrierPENGUIN RESEARCH
PENGUIN RESEARCH is a rock band known for creating many anime songs.
Their track “Crier” was released as the lead single from the album Gyakkō Bibōroku.
It’s a high-energy rock song, with lyrics that explore themes of loneliness and the hardships of life.
You may find yourself relating to it and drawing courage from it as you listen.
Be sure to pay attention to the vocals, which grow progressively faster and reach increasingly higher notes.
closerPEOPLE 1
“Closer,” which blows a fresh hole in today’s J-pop scene, is marked by a melody riding on an energetic beat.
Known for their inventive musicality, PEOPLE 1 reach new territory with this track, which brims with a charm that seizes listeners’ hearts.
The passionate, straightforward message that runs through the song will especially resonate with young people.
Its edgy guitar sound lingers in the ear, and the unforgettable tune sticks after just one listen.
Dramatic yet somehow nostalgic, “Closer” is well worth a listen.