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.
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Songs with Titles Starting with “No” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori Too!] (41–50)
A stray cat aimed for space.sharou
A track by Sharo, who works both as a company employee and a composer, featuring a gently singing synth lead melody and a pleasant chill, lo-fi vibe.
Released in September 2020 as free BGM on Sharo’s own YouTube account, this instrumental piece has been widely embraced by video creators.
The music evokes the image of a protagonist without words, letting their thoughts drift from the everyday to the boundless cosmos—an epic, slightly bittersweet story.
Its moving melody makes it an alternative rock tune that adds emotional depth to footage, whether it’s a vlog scene of casually walking through city streets or a moment of taking a first step toward a new challenge.
Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku
A hot-blooded rock number packed with a fierce determination to charge forward as your true self! Its heavy metalcore sound blends seamlessly with lyrics laced with humor, powerfully expressing the resolve and courage of a challenger.
Released in April 2023 as the opening theme for the TV anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” this track further evolves the musicality of Okazaki Taiiku, who made his major debut with the album “BASIN TECHNO.” Perfect for those crucial matches or moments before a big challenge when you need to fire yourself up.
With adrenaline-pumping sound, it’s sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
Nobody’s HomeONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK, whose powerful sound has earned strong acclaim both in Japan and abroad.
Closing out their fourth album, “Niche Syndrome,” released in June 2010, this song is a straightforward rock ballad that deeply resonates.
It’s said that vocalist Taka wrote it for his father, and when you read the lyrics filled with messages of gratitude, many listeners will likely find themselves relating to it.
It conveys honest feelings that are usually too embarrassing to say out loud, like a heartfelt letter.
The classic album “Niche Syndrome,” which features this track, reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s a must-listen for those moments when you recall the trouble you caused in your youth and feel a newfound appreciation for your parents.
It’s a number that will bring the face of someone important to mind just by listening.
NonfictionHirai Ken
Life can feel overwhelming, full of absurdities and helpless moments.
In times like these, I hope you’ll listen to Ken Hirai’s 42nd single.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Little Giant,” it was released in June 2017.
Born from Hirai’s profound grief over losing a friend, the song delivers fundamental questions about life and a heartfelt cry to see a loved one again, piercing the heart with a voice that cuts deep.
You may find it impossible to listen without tears…
NonfictionSaucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band known for relatable lyrics and emotive vocals.
Released digitally in January 2022, this track candidly expresses a heart swaying between ideals and reality.
The opening dives straight in without an intro, and the driving beat exceeding 200 BPM seems to amplify the protagonist’s impatience.
With lyrics portraying the melancholy of comparing yourself to others in the season scented with fragrant olive, it’s likely to resonate with many people in their twenties.
The song was chosen as the theme for the WOWOW original drama “Ryunosuke Kamiki’s Day Off” and is included on their 6th mini-album, “Sunny Bottle.” It’s a rock tune that accompanies a sentimental autumn—one to play when you’re struggling with being yourself.
Norimaki Pera Pari OndoHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
The lively, festival-style song Norimaki Pera Pari Ondo, which bursts with summer festival vibes, appeared in July 2022 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics are by Tomomi Fujimo, and the music is by veteran composer Yasuo Kosugi, who has created numerous songs for E-Tele.
Centered on the theme of norimaki (seaweed-wrapped rolls), its catchy “pera-to pari-to” rhythm sticks in your head, and the dazzling production and characters leave a strong impression.
Yuichiro Onii-san appears as Noriko, and Maya Onee-san as Makiko, making this an irresistibly addictive tune that naturally makes you crave norimaki just by watching!
KNOW KNOW KNOWDOES
The golden tag team of DOES and Gintama! Released in March 2016 as their 15th single, this track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama°.
Sung over a quintessentially DOES, fast-paced rock sound, it delivers a powerful message of affirmation—“this very moment is the best”—propelling you toward the future.
That exhilarating feeling that makes you want to throw your fist in the air mirrors the way Gintoki and the others live: fighting with all their might in the present to protect what matters.
If you’re facing a new challenge or longing to break through your current situation, this song will surely give you a strong push forward.