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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.

Songs with Titles Starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (271–280)

Maze of a WomanSatō Masaki

Masanori Sato “Woman’s Labyrinth” [Melody Records] Official Artist Video
Maze of a WomanSatō Masaki

This is a work that draws you in with the inner turmoil born of deep love.

Sung by Masaki Sato, the song “Onna no Meiro” (A Woman’s Labyrinth) is a dramatic number where the heroine’s emotional wavering intersects with the anxieties of life and the will to endure them.

It was released as a single in June 2025.

Give it a listen when you find yourself pausing at a crossroads in life, or on nights when your heart burns with longing for the one you love.

A person of… memory/trace (omokage)en satsuki

Satsuki En: 'A Person from My Memories' MUSIC VIDEO
A person of... memory/trace (omokage)en satsuki

There are nights when you sit alone, quietly dwelling on a love that has passed… For moments like these, this song will be by your side.

Omokage no… Hito, a poignant tale of chasing an unforgettable memory sung by Satsuki Maru, is the title track of a single released in June 2025.

With lyrics by Kaoru Shinjo, music by Akira Suga, and arrangement by Ryu Shoji, the music gently seeps into the listener’s heart.

This song may softly stay close to the feelings you hold for someone dear.

Do you want me to beat the crap out of you?Kiyoshi Ryujin

Ryuji Kiyoshi – Odonedotsukimawashitaroka (LIVE VERSION)
Do you want me to beat the crap out of you?Kiyoshi Ryujin

This is a song that holds a power so intense it feels like something pent up deep inside your heart bursts free the moment you hear it.

As the title suggests, it channels the kind of fierce anger and helpless frustration we can’t release in everyday life, sublimated through a theatrical approach that even features the voice cast—this is the work’s central theme.

Produced by Ryujin Kiyoshi, it was included on the experimental album “MUSIC,” released in May 2012.

It was also performed at EMI ROCKS 2012 the same year, and later featured on the best-of compilation “BEST,” released in November 2014.

When you’re seething with uncontainable rage, or just want that cathartic rush, why not experience this powerful knockout blow?

Woman… Prelude DanceMisato Satomi

Misato Satomi “Woman… Prelude” Music Video
Woman… Prelude DanceMisato Satomi

This is a profoundly moving piece that shakes the heart with its portrayal of a woman who, after overcoming sorrow, faces forward with poise.

Performed by Satomi Misato, whose powerful voice was honed through folk singing, the song was released in June 2025.

Inspired by literary works, its lyrics explore themes of life’s turning points and new beginnings.

Misato herself reportedly immersed deeply in the song’s world as she sang, imbuing each word with care and delivering a performance whose expressive power feels resolute.

If you’re in the mood to “take a new step,” this is a must-listen.

old man teacherSen Masao

Masao Sen has left behind many great songs, but among them, Oyaji Sensei is especially known for its outstanding storytelling.

The spoken lines at the beginning draw you into the piece, and from there the world of the song unfolds all at once.

The depiction of sharing drinks with one’s former teacher is particularly memorable, and the whole piece is set to a warm, unhurried melody.

There’s hardly any kobushi (ornamental vibrato), so even those who find enka vocal stylings challenging can sing it comfortably.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

OrigamiIchikawa Yukino

Overall, Ichikawa-san gives the impression of singing quietly, so breathing is key.

If you sing while exhaling a little—like pronouncing ha, hi, fu, he, ho—you’ll get a breathy tone.

The important point then is to engage your lower abdomen (tanden) and project a bit more so your voice doesn’t fade.

That way, the words will be clearly heard.

The pitch rises to C5 right before the chorus, so make sure to add strong accents there! While enka often features vocal ornamentation (kobushi), this song is sung softly, so I think it’s better for the phrase endings to fade out rather than be held.

Still, articulate the final words clearly.

Overall, the melody isn’t high; if anything it’s on the lower side, which might make it harder for women to find the pitch.

If you raise your hand to eyebrow level and imagine sending your voice there, your pitch will stabilize.

Be careful throughout not to let your pitch drop as you sing.

Ocean ViewBAD HOP

BAD HOP / Ocean View feat. YZERR, Yellow Pato, Bark & T-Pablow (Official Video)
Ocean ViewBAD HOP

This work captivates with its dazzling sound, as if it captured the very best moments shared with friends.

Riding a tropical, exhilarating beat, it paints an extraordinary scene of escaping the everyday to enjoy a seaside party.

Each member’s distinctive rap vividly reflects the crew’s lifestyle and strong bonds.

Released in September 2017, the track is included on BAD HOP’s second nationwide release album, “Mobb Life.” Symbolic of the group’s meteoric rise, the album boasts a highly popular music video for this song, which has amassed over 38 million views on YouTube.

It’s the perfect track to elevate your mood for summer drives or beach gatherings.

If you’re looking to create an unforgettable summer with your friends, be sure to give it a listen!