[Karaoke] A Collection of Songs Whose Titles Start with 'Mo'
At karaoke, people sometimes set various rules, like singing songs by the same artist or choosing based on song titles.
One fun idea is to pick a letter from the Japanese syllabary and sing “songs that start with ___.”
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that start with “mo,” so feel free to use this as a reference for your next karaoke session.
Many of these tracks feature sentimental words like “moshi” (if) and “mou” (already/no longer), so it can be nice to think about the lyrics’ meaning or imagine the story as you sing.
Be sure to check out these “mo”-starting songs by artists who’ve been active from the Showa era through Heisei and into Reiwa.
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[Karaoke] Collection of songs with titles starting with “Mo” (111–120)
Monkey Monkey / Control TowerBoys Boys
Boys Boys is truly a legendary presence that blazed the trail for Japanese women’s punk.
Formed around 1978, they vanished from the scene after releasing just one single, but their sound is straight-up, Ramones-style rock ’n’ roll! Hear Kummy’s unadorned vocals and the raw, piercing guitar, and many of you will surely be reminded of that primal urge—“I don’t want to be bound by anything!” The sight of the members writing and playing their own songs had a huge influence on the bands that followed.
As you listen to this razor-sharp sound, feel the heat of the very moment Japanese girls’ punk was born!
[Karaoke] Collection of Songs with Titles Starting with “Mo” (121–130)
I don’t need any more talking.Amerika min’yō kenkyūkai
It’s a piece that draws you into a dreamlike world, as if dissolving into the night’s darkness.
This track was released in July 2025 by Haniwa of the American Folk Song Research Society.
Woven over a high-speed, floating soundscape are longings for two things: the night that never ends, and the morning to come.
The lyrics, unfolding through the exchanges between two characters, spark the imagination.
Dive deep into this music.
Pink sighTakahashi Mariko
Mariko Takahashi’s classic “Momoiro Toiki.” It features a distinctly exotic melody and, while it carries elements of mood kayō (mood enka), it also incorporates contemporary J-pop characteristics.
The piece sits within a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 G# to high C.
Since the most frequent pitch is around mid2 G#, most women should be able to sing it without difficulty.
As the song prioritizes mood, it’s recommended to sing with careful dynamics.
If a phrase ends with a consonant, letting it fade out as a voiceless sound can be an effective touch.
MonochrocityACE COLLECTION
This is a song used as the opening theme for the anime “Koikimo: It’s Too Sick to Call This Love.” Created by ACE COLLECTION, a rock band that rose to popularity through their activity on YouTube, it was released in 2021 as their eighth single.
Its stylish, funk-tinged sound is both sultry and cool.
The lyrics express the thorny feelings that come with love—jealousy of others and anxiety precisely because you care about someone.
More lightBLUE ENCOUNT
BLUE ENCOUNT, a four-piece rock band affectionately known as “Buru-en.” Their song “Motto Hikari wo” (More Light) was released in 2015 as their first single.
It also served as the theme song for Yoru Sumino’s novel “Aokute Itakute Moroi” (Blue, Painful, and Brittle).
If being down is “darkness,” then you need “light” to get out of it, right? This is a message song wishing to deliver light to those sinking in the dark, and encouraging them to look straight ahead and follow the path they believe in.
It’s a perfect song to give to a friend who’s feeling down.
treat with blind affectionDIR EN GREY
This work is included on DIR EN GREY’s PHALARIS.
It conveys complex emotions toward love and hints of self-destructive elements, with pronounced heavy metal and death metal influences.
Ferocious guitar riffs, overpowering drums, and Kyo’s emotionally charged vocals dominate the track, shaping it into a highly impactful song that unfolds in just 2 minutes and 51 seconds.
Released in June 2022, the album PHALARIS was produced to commemorate DIR EN GREY’s 25th anniversary.
This piece is recommended for those who enjoy intense music or want to experience a powerful impression in a short span of time.
MonsterELLEGARDEN
Among ELLEGARDEN’s songs, the ones with Japanese lyrics are especially popular at karaoke.
This track, “Monster,” captivates with its moving lyrics and is a fan favorite.
Its words, where unstable emotions intersect with a forward-looking resolve, embrace the listener’s inner struggles and impart strength—many people say this song has empowered them.
With a simple yet profound melody and a comfortable tempo, it’s easy to sing, and a great choice for women as well.