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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!] (371–380)

The curse is light blue.Omori Seiko

Seiko Oomori – The Curse Is Light Blue @ Seiko Oomori × Dotsuitarunen
The curse is light blue.Omori Seiko

This is a song included on singer-songwriter Seiko Omori’s first album.

The lyrics hint at a theme of a man and woman who part ways in spring.

It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who might find themselves in the same situation as they start a new chapter in life.

No problemtaiyozoku

Sun Tribe 'No Problem' [Outdoor Concert LIVE at Yaon]
No problemtaiyozoku

One of the bands that led the youth punk scene, Taiyozoku.

Known for classics like Pride, Only You, and Firefly’s Love Song, Taiyozoku is especially memorable for lyrics that compare a freely flying paper airplane and encourage you with a “no problem.”

wild roseOkuda Tamio

Tamio Okuda “Wild Rose” (Official Music Video)
wild roseOkuda Tamio

It’s a song about thinking of someone you love who lives far away.

On an autumn night, it makes you want to step out onto the balcony and listen while gazing up at the stars.

Even though the weather is said to be turning bad, the lyrics somehow don’t make you feel anxious—that’s what stands out.

It never even says “I want to see you,” yet that longing comes through.

The playful word choices, like the rhymes with “thunder” and “winter,” are wonderful.

Not Drunkyouen kingyo

Enigmatic Goldfish – Not Drunk [Official Music Video]
Not Drunkyouen kingyo

Yoen Kingyo is an R&B/hip-hop duo highly acclaimed by Japan’s core black-music aficionados.

Their songs evoke 1990s and 2000s Western R&B, and their refined style has earned support in the underground scene as well.

Their classic “Not Drunk” exemplifies quality R&B.

While it doesn’t showcase flashy technique, the song is difficult enough that you can’t really sing it without a solid command of R&B fundamentals.

If you can perform it flawlessly, it will undoubtedly leave a cool, sophisticated impression.

stray catkodomo bando

Kodomoband - Stray Cat (Guitar Cover)
stray catkodomo bando

Released in 1980, this song is included on Kodomo Band’s debut album “WE LOVE Kodomo Band,” and is considered their debut single since it appears as the first track.

Kodomo Band is a rock group fronted by Tsuyoshi Ujiki—now active as a TV personality and actor—who handles vocals and guitar; the band is said to have formed when he was in high school.

Known for its skillful guitar work, the song is also popular as a practice piece for improving guitar technique.

Songs with Titles Starting with “No” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (381–390)

NobodyAmuro Namie

Namie Amuro – Nobody (Lovers Again Remix) – DJ SGR Blend
NobodyAmuro Namie

“Nobody,” written as a sequel to “White Light.” Reading the lyrics, it seems that unfortunately they broke up with the partner they were so in love with.

It pains the heart to see them reminiscing about this time last year, but it’s a bittersweet song that shows those were good memories.

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!