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Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)

You probably can’t immediately think of many song titles that start with “no,” can you?

There are relatively many words you don’t often hear in everyday life, and lots of them have English titles.

Things like “Nobody…,” “Note,” “NOT…,” and so on.

There are also memorable masterpiece tracks that symbolize the artists themselves.

I’ve put together a list of song titles that might be useful when you want to look something up—just a bit…!

Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs start with “no,” but also as a prompt for shiritori word games or when choosing songs at karaoke.

Songs with Titles Starting with “No” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori, Too!] (351–360)

Not the EndYasuda Rei

Rei Yasuda “Not the End” Music Video (Insert song for the Nippon TV × Hulu co-produced drama “With You on the Day the World Ends”)
Not the EndYasuda Rei

Rei Yasuda, from North Carolina in the United States, is a Japanese-American singer with an American father and a Japanese mother.

She began her long career at the age of 13 as the virtual vocalist “Lumi” for the music project Genki Rockets.

She made her solo debut in 2013 with “Best of my Love.” Her strength in English as a bilingual artist and her vocal ability to naturally express any genre even caught the attention of Southern All Stars’ Keisuke Kuwata.

Influenced in her childhood by Hikaru Utada, her stylish tracks also stand out.

Another hallmark of her work is that most of her songs are used in tie-ins; in 2021, the insert song “Not the End” for the drama “Love You as the World Ends” drew attention as well.

Rei Yasuda’s appearance on the popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE has further expanded her recognition.

She’s a singer you should definitely keep an eye on!

Trumpet Vine (Reprise)Andō Yūko

Yuko Ando / Chinese Trumpet Creeper (Reprise)
Trumpet Vine (Reprise)Andō Yūko

Yuko Ando is a singer-songwriter with a captivatingly beautiful voice and a one-of-a-kind artistic world.

This is her song “Nōzenkazura (Reprise).” The track was created based on a poem written by Ando’s grandmother, who composed it in the wake of her husband’s passing.

The song gives voice to the protagonist’s unwavering longing for a beloved who has died.

Ando’s gentle, cool-toned vocals carry the words she chose with effortless grace.

It’s a profoundly moving and exquisitely beautiful piece.

NO TITLISTMiyazawa Rie

Rie Miyazawa’s classic song “NO TITLIST.” Since Miyazawa is not primarily a singer by trade, most of her released tracks are organized around simple vocal lines.

This work is no exception, featuring a very easy progression that anyone can sing.

The structure, which steadily ramps up in energy, is striking, but once the chorus begins the excitement settles down.

As a result, the vocal range stays compact, making it a song that even women with lower voices can sing without any trouble.

To the fieldsTerashima Tamiya

Into the Fields (Piano) ~ from the film 'Tales from Earthsea' ~
To the fieldsTerashima Tamiya

Since Tales from Earthsea has many battle scenes and a relatively lonely tone, this one is recommended for those who want to listen to something calm.

It’s a gentle, slow-tempo ballad that feels like a wide field is spreading out before your eyes.

Doesn’t it make you feel as if a refreshing breeze might start to blow? With its slow, warm sound, you’ll definitely want to keep listening forever.

curseYamazaki Hako

This work by Hako Yamasaki sings of a figure hammering nails into a straw doll.

Included on her 1979 album “Ningen Magai” (Human-like), its dark lyrics sparked significant discussion.

Yamasaki’s distinctive voice and the sound of the folk guitar further enhance the song’s world.

If you listen to it alone on Halloween night, you might immerse yourself even more deeply in its atmosphere.

Why not lend an ear to the unyielding grudge and the voice of sorrow lurking in the heart?

NO RAIN, NO RAINBOWOkamura Takako

Takako Okamura “NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW” (Music Video)
NO RAIN, NO RAINBOWOkamura Takako

Takako Okamura, known as the vocalist of the music duo Amin, famous for songs like “Matsuwa.” This is the title track from her 2013 release NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW.

The title comes from a Hawaiian proverb meaning “Without rain, there is no rainbow.” Its hymn-like, beautiful sound elevates her voice even more.

Surrender your heart to the grand, all-embracing lyrics.

They’ll ease anxieties about love and relieve stress toward your partner.

Songs with titles starting with “No” [Great for karaoke and shiritori too!] (361–370)

No buts!kawada mami

Mami Kawada - No buts! (2012.9.17)
No buts!kawada mami

A track featuring an energetic sound and powerful vocals.

Released as a single in November 2010, it was later included on the album “SQUARE THE CIRCLE.” It was used as the first opening theme for the anime A Certain Magical Index II.

The lyrics express a strong will to keep moving forward while facing challenges and hardships, delivering courage and hope to listeners.

Mami Kawada’s vocals match the driving melody perfectly—it’s absolutely fantastic.

It also ties deeply into the anime’s world, so if you haven’t seen it yet, definitely give it a watch.