Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “O” often feature unique names—like those using characters meaning “dance” or “gold,” as well as Osaka-themed songs.
They also tend to be great for getting everyone fired up when singing! I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look some up…
This is a list that might come in handy at such times: songs with titles that start with “O.” Use it when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘O’?” and also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (81–90)
Dance ChinaAtena
This track is by Atena and was released in February 2025.
It’s a duet featuring Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto SV.
The charming elements are its Chinese-influenced pop sound and lyrics that encourage you to dance away everyday frustrations.
The rhythm is so catchy it makes your body move naturally.
Add it to your playlist when you want to liven up an after-party or any celebration!
Good nightaiko
If you’re looking for a song to keep you company in the moments before you fall asleep, I recommend one of Aiko’s gentle numbers.
Released in November 2001 as her ninth single, this track was used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama “Goodbye, Mr.
Ozu,” marking Aiko’s first tie-in with a TV drama.
It peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and was later included on the 2002 album “Aki Soba ni Iru yo.” Centered on acoustic guitar and piano, its simple arrangement is soothing, enveloping you with a warmth that quietly melts into the stillness of the night.
The lyrics, which trace memories of love while somehow offering a sense of reassurance, are striking—an exquisite interplay of wistfulness and affirmation.
Put it on during sleepless nights or whenever you want to calm your heart.
AutomaticUtada Hikaru
Utada Hikaru’s debut single stylishly expresses the feeling of overflowing love that can’t be contained just by being near someone.
It portrays the pure emotions of waiting for the phone to ring and the sense of relief that comes from hearing the other person’s voice, vividly capturing the complex heart of a girl in love, where joy and anxiety intertwine.
Released in December 1998, the song was used as the ending theme for the variety show “Warau Inu no Seikatsu – YARANEVA!! -” and quickly became a social phenomenon, achieving double-million sales.
The gals of the time surely resonated with its raw, authentic emotions.
Even when (you/it) grow(s) upYamano Satoko
If you’re looking for a song to perform at a year-end recital for children about to graduate from kindergarten, how about this heartwarming message song? Its lyrics—recalling the many times kids argued with friends, made up, and how those everyday moments are proof of their growth—are sure to bring listeners to tears.
Sung by Satoko Yamano and Kazuho Hatsumi, the piece was included on the album “Graduation Best Songs,” released in October 2010, and has been passed down and sung at many preschools and kindergartens.
One of its charms is the call-and-response structure between the children’s parts and the parts sung by teachers or parents.
It’s filled with warmth—there’s even an anecdote that the songwriter was moved to tears during the recording.
Why not showcase it at the graduation ceremony or thank-you party, along with the children’s growth?
Please, doctor!Chenomio
This Vocaloid track wraps a heartfelt plea—“please heal my emotional wounds”—in a cute, addictive sound.
Created by the artist unit Chenomio, it was released in November 2025.
Sparkling synths and Kasane Teto’s vocals ring out in a kawaii-style EDM tune.
The lyrics express the wish to “keep living,” weaving in medical terminology for a touch of bittersweetness.
Give it a listen when you’re looking to soothe your heart.
When I grow upSHOCK EYE from Shōnan no Kaze
Parenting doesn’t always go smoothly, does it? Sometimes you feel anxious… but other times you get excited wondering, “What kind of adult will they become?” This song gently supports those parental feelings.
It’s a solo track sung by SHOCK EYE of Shonan no Kaze, included on the album “Shonan no Kaze ~Ichigo Ichie~,” released in June 2018.
It was also beloved as the theme song for the “What do you want to be when you grow up?” segment on MBS’s information program Mint!.
Its warm melody pairs perfectly with unpretentious lyrics, creating something any parent can relate to.
Listen to it while watching your child sleep, and you may find tears welling up naturally from its tenderness.
Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (91–100)
Big SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichi
A classic beloved for camps and recreation, this masterpiece was written and composed by Koichi Nakajima.
Its lyrics celebrate the grandeur of nature and hope, and its distinctive canon style—where singers enter in succession as if chasing one another—sets it apart.
Since it aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in June 1979, it has been featured in textbooks and passed down across generations.
The worldview that expands from tranquil scenes of mountains and sky to inner realms like the heart and dreams is sure to resonate deeply with older adults rich in life experience.
The call-and-response format, where voices follow the leader’s singing, makes it easy to join in without strain and is perfect for moments of natural togetherness.
Why not enjoy the joy of layering your voices together over a nostalgic melody?