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!] (201–210)
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
From the very beginning, Ken Hirai’s beautiful singing voice resonates in this song.
It’s a 2004 track that was used in a TOYOTA Corolla Fielder commercial and also served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Truth of Tsugumi Kuzushi.” The lyrics make it a ballad that feels both like singing and like speaking to someone, so it’s a song you can really get into and sing calmly.
I often point out Ken Hirai’s singing characteristics to my students, so please use them as a reference! First, while it’s memorable that he sings with his eyes closed, in reality, closing your eyes can cause unnecessary tension and make it harder to stay on pitch.
However, Hirai raises his eyebrows and uses his hand to track the pitch while he sings.
He compensates in other ways so that singing becomes more natural and easier.
This gesture also makes it much easier to produce falsetto, so definitely give it a try!
OrangeGRe4N BOYZ
A song that captures the moment when feelings for someone you like overflow on the way home dyed by the sunset.
Released in April 2012 under the name GReeeeN as their 16th single by GRe4N BOYZ, it was used in a Shiseido “SEA BREEZE” commercial.
The lyrics describe how simply walking side by side makes your heart race, and the more you think about it, the harder it becomes to hold back the urge to confess—sung over a refreshing, fast-paced band sound.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to relive the delicate feelings of a school-days crush.
Omelet riceReoNa
It’s sure to resonate with anyone who couldn’t go to school.
Released digitally by ReoNa in May 2024, this track features lyrics and composition by Vocaloid producer Toa Kasamura and arrangement by Ryohei Arahata.
The lyrics, which begin with a question, symbolically portray the protagonist’s loneliness and sense of self-negation through the imagery of a lunchbox scene.
A wistful melody seeps into the heart.
It’s a song that gently reaches out a hand to those who, even while carrying pain, still wish to face forward.
Old-fashionedback number
Released in November 2018 as the 19th single, this song was newly written as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “A Big Love: With You Who Forget Me.” It’s a gem of a love song that layers the miracle of an unexpected encounter and the memories that remain after parting with a lover onto the small, everyday motif of a donut.
The lyrics heighten the poignancy as they shift from a complementary relationship—“you had everything I was missing”—to a sense of loss recounted in the past tense.
Set at a mid-tempo pace, the melody should be easy to sing at karaoke!
Come here, ShampooNogizaka 46
The title track of their second single, released in May 2012.
Its appeal lies in a breezy melody with a hint of French pop.
The hair swaying in slow motion the moment someone turns, and the scent of shampoo—these images vividly capture the sparkle of youth with a sense of clarity.
Combined with the bright, clear vocals, you’re left feeling refreshed by the end.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to relive the sweet-and-sour feelings of school days or get the energy up at karaoke.
Dancing UndeadNatsuyama Yotsugi × Tonbi
This is a collaborative track by Yotsugi Natsuyama and Tonbi, themed around a Halloween party where the dead rise to dance.
Released in June 2025, it rides on a lively electro swing rhythm to portray inner conflict about being unable to change and the disconnect with others.
The call-and-response between Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Kagamine Len is one of its charms.
Capturing the ceaseless dancing of the undead with a danceable beat, this piece is perfect for those who want to get hyped with costumed friends on Halloween night!
Woman in a Late Autumn DrizzleNakayama Rumi
This is a song by Rumi Nakayama, a female enka singer from Osaka.
The third release since her move to Teichiku Records, it’s a bona fide enka piece that portrays a woman’s feelings as she sheds tears over an unattainable love.
The lyrics are by Koyomi Asa and the music by Hiroshi Tokuhisa, a powerhouse duo.
Like a gentle, lingering drizzle, the bittersweet emotions seep into your heart.
Nakayama’s deeply expressive vocals embody the futility of love, and listening will make you empathize with the pain of that romance.