[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] A roundup of songs with titles that start with “Mo” (1–10)
The song my ex-girlfriend listened to before she dumped meNEW!Writer Shawis
Singer-songwriter Writer Shawis captivates listeners with a unique worldview that empathizes with the pain of heartbreak.
This work, which depicts the gradual blurring of romantic feelings, is a bittersweet pop tune that looks back on the time when two hearts were drifting apart.
Originally released in June 2022, it’s included on the album “I Threw Love in the Trash.” A remastered version was also released in June 2025, attesting to its enduring popularity.
The lyrics, which evoke the struggle of feeling out of sync with a partner’s emotions, make you feel the complexity and fragility of the human heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re no longer sure whether your feelings are love, or when you want to reflect on a past that ended in ambiguity.
The tendency to want to be popular without making any effort to be popularNEW!gurūpu damashii
A fun song that fully unleashes lazy desires.
It’s a track included on the album “TMC,” released in November 2005.
It shouts, with the momentum of punk rock, the pathetic truth of wanting only the results in love without making any effort.
It showcases Group Tamashii’s signature style of turning silliness into laughter.
If you sing it in situations like group dates, it’s full of spots to joke about and is sure to get everyone hyped.
Pink Unrequited LoveNEW!Matsuura Aya
A solo singer who led early-2000s idol culture and thrilled fans with her overwhelming expressiveness, Aya Matsuura.
Released as a single in February 2002, this song was featured in FT Shiseido’s “Tessera” commercial and as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Find the Idol!”, so many of you may remember hearing it at home.
With a euphoric theme that likens the flutter of unrequited love to vivid colors, and a bouncy, rock ’n’ roll-inspired sound, it’s a truly satisfying number.
Later included on the album “T.W.O,” this track is perfect for moments when you want to go all out at karaoke.
Sing it with friends from the same generation, and memories from back then will come rushing back—sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.
[Karaoke] Collection of songs with titles starting with 'Mo' (11–20)
MomentNEW!SMAP
This is a song written and composed by Ichiro Yamaguchi of Sakanaction, released on August 1, 2012.
It served as the theme song for TBS’s “London Olympics 2012.” A refreshing pop tune with a sense of speed, it was created as a cheer song by capturing athletes’ hard work and shining moments in the title “Moment.” Because the energy builds from the A-melody into the chorus and the vocal range rises, if you sing with the image of raising the tension one notch each time the melody changes, your voice should come out smoothly.
Make sure to get a solid run-up before the chorus and sing crisply and clearly.
As an ex-girlfriendNEW!My Hair is Bad
A rock song that vividly portrays the twisted dynamics after deciding to break up and the lingering pain that stays in your heart.
It’s included on the album “mothers,” released in November 2017, and stands out as a track where My Hair is Bad’s confessional, raw expression shines.
Set to straightforward guitar rock, the concrete imagery pierces the heart—you can almost feel the tense atmosphere of the café where the breakup talk happened.
The frustration with a partner who refuses to face you and the unresolved attachment that defies logic come through at the very temperature of the conversation.
It’s a work I’d recommend when you’re on the verge of exploding with dissatisfaction toward someone, or when you want to let your true feelings out and feel refreshed.
I can’t love anyone but you anymore.NEW!DOMOTO
One of the double A-side singles released in June 2000, this gem of a ballad was chosen as the opening theme for the TV drama “The City Where Angels Disappeared,” starring Koichi Domoto.
Set to a beautiful, minimally adorned piano melody, it conveys a straightforward resolve to choose just one person.
Even today, it remains one of DOMOTO’s signature ballads, beloved over the years and featured on releases like the album “D album” and best-of collections.
It’s the perfect song to listen to when you want to express unwavering feelings to someone important, or to quietly fill your heart at night.
The exquisite harmony woven by the two voices is sure to move you to the core.
modify YouthNEW!kurayamisaka
Introducing kurayamisaka, a five-piece band formed in Oimachi, Tokyo in December 2021! Rooted in indie rock and infused with shoegaze elements, their music has been captivating listeners far and wide.
They made their recorded debut in 2022 with the mini-album “kimi wo omotte iru,” and in 2025 released the acclaimed masterpiece “kurayamisaka yori ai wo komete.” They’ve also earned high praise at home and abroad, including being the only Japanese act selected for the UK music outlet NME’s newcomers list.
Their sound—driven by a love for Japan’s ’90s alternative scene, composer Shotaro Shimizu’s exceptional songwriting, vocalist Sachi Naito’s voice, and walls of roaring guitars—is overwhelming in the best way.
Perfect for anyone who wants to be moved by passionate rock!