Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
Can you think of any songs whose titles start with a number?
There are titles made up of just numbers, and plenty where numbers are followed by Japanese or English words.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole range of songs with titles that start with numbers.
Feel free to use this as a reference when creating a playlist of “songs that start with numbers” or when choosing songs for karaoke.
It might also be fun to collect your favorite tracks that start with each number from 1 to 9!
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Songs with titles that start with numbers: a reference for karaoke and playlist selection (1–10)
19 GROWING UP -ode to my buddy-NEW!Purinsesu Purinsesu
A perfect song to listen to during the school admission season is this work that brims with the energy of Princess Princess! It sings about friendships that change as we grow and memories of those brilliant days—many listeners will surely feel their hearts swell.
With lyrics by Kyoko Tomita and music by Kaori Okui, it was released as a single in February 1988.
It also opens the album “HERE WE ARE.” Loved for years by fans as one of Puri-Puri’s signature classics, its charm hasn’t faded at all in the Reiwa era.
It’s the perfect track for this time of year, when we carry both excitement for a new environment and a touch of loneliness.
The lyrics, which seem to think back on a former partner, are sure to give a strong push to freshmen setting off on their separate paths.
The Fourteenth MoonNEW!Matsutōya Yumi
This is a song that captures the thrill and exhilaration that shine the brightest precisely because it’s just one step before the full moon.
It’s a track by Yumi Matsutoya, known for numerous hits, included as the title song on her album “The 14th Moon,” released in November 1976.
Its appeal lies in a full-throttle band sound and exhilarating, fast-paced arrangement, making it a beloved staple for energizing the final stretch of concerts.
In 1991, its narrative-rich world was also acclaimed when it was dramatized within the TBS series “Rouge no Dengon.” It’s also known for covers by rock bands like Spitz.
It’s perfect for nights when you want to fill your heart with anticipation for tomorrow or as a driving soundtrack.
The sensibility of cherishing beauty just before completion is sure to lift the listener’s spirits.
Love Song in AprilNEW!Arai Kazuhito
When it comes to love songs you want to listen to in spring while thinking of someone special, this is the one.
It’s a ballad sung by singer-songwriter Kazuhito Araki, packed with straightforward feelings from a male perspective.
Released in April 2021 as his debut single, it drew attention on platforms like Spotify’s Viral Chart after catching on through TikTok video posts.
Starting with a quiet piano-and-vocal intro and building toward an outpouring of emotion in the latter half, its structure really moves the listener.
Many have related to the lyrics, which reflect on one’s own awkwardness while pledging love to a partner.
Give it a listen when you want to honestly convey your feelings to your significant other.
Songs with titles that start with numbers. For your karaoke and playlist picks (11–20)
I’ve been alive for 1,000 years.NEW!iyowa
You’ll find yourself unable to escape its original and beautiful soundscape.
Released in December 2020 and closing out the album “My Heritage,” this track took 5th place at VOCALOID Collection 2020 Winter and sent shockwaves through the scene.
It’s packed with highlights, from phrases that pay homage to Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” to lyrics written from the perspective of a girl inside a picture frame.
It confronts you with the eternity of art and the fragility of human beings.
April 1NEW!King&Prince
King & Prince, an idol group that continues to lead the J-POP scene.
Featured on their album “STARRING,” released in December 2025, this track is a refreshing pop number perfect for spring, the season of new encounters.
It also drew attention for being written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari! Along with the arrival of a new season, it carries a positive message about wholeheartedly enjoying the present moment, even if a bit clumsily.
Within the album’s “film” concept, it’s uniquely positioned as the theme song for a fictional time-leap movie, drawing listeners into its narrative world.
It’s the perfect song to share the excitement of the special date April 1st with friends at karaoke.
March 9NEW!Remioromen
A classic by Remioromen with a warmth that makes you pause amid the passing seasons and reaffirm the bonds with those you love.
Its lyrics, which speak of the trust you feel for someone whose presence appears behind your closed eyelids and the joy of dreaming together, resonate deeply with listeners.
It was originally created to celebrate a friend’s wedding, but after being used as an insert song in the 2005 drama “1 Litre of Tears,” it became a staple for graduation season as well.
Released as a single in March 2004, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “ether.” A nostalgic tidbit is that Maki Horikita appeared in the music video before her big break.
It’s the kind of song you want to listen to in spring, as you take a new step forward and think of someone you want to thank.
366 daysNEW!HY
There may be many people suffering from lingering feelings of love that won’t fade even after a breakup.
This is a poignant ballad by HY, a band from Okinawa, known for being written by Izumi Nakasone based on her own experiences.
It vividly portrays the depth of love so strong you remember your ex’s scent and gestures, and the turmoil of an unattainable love—piercing straight to the heart.
The track was included on the album “HeartY,” released in April 2008.
At the time, it was used as the theme song for the film and drama Akai Ito, and became a major talking point.
It continues to be cherished, even serving as the theme song for a drama starting in April 2024.
On nights when your heart aches from an unfulfilled love, or when you just need a good cry, please give it a listen.