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 Too!] (351–360)
I can’t become an adult.Aliey:S
This is an up-tempo track that carries a bittersweet, melancholic message.
It’s a song by Aliey:S, released in March 2025.
No matter how much time passes, there are things you can’t forget—the lyrics, infused with the ache of parting, really hit home.
As I listen, the faces of friends I no longer see come to mind.
I especially recommend it to those who can relate to the fluctuating emotions of adolescence, or who are searching for their own sense of self.
Unable to become an adultkujira
This work gently sings of the importance of embracing loneliness and ordinariness.
Through images of the stillness of a moonless night and scattering light into the darkness, its warm lyrics, which handle a fragile heart with care, resonate deeply.
Kujira centers themes of self-acceptance and growth, beautifully expressing young people’s emotions within a unique worldview.
This piece serves as the theme song for the February 2025 film “My Senpai Is a Boy: Rain, Then Clear,” showcasing the delicate musicality honed on the albums “Until I Can Love Life” and “Vegetable Drawer.” It’s a wonderful song that stays close to the subtle feelings of youth—days at a school festival spent with dear friends, the anxiety and confusion felt while searching for one’s true self.
A Woman’s Northern JourneySanjō Maya
This piece portrays the scenery of the northern country and a bittersweet sense of travel.
It’s a song by Maya Sanjo, a native of Otama Village in Fukushima Prefecture, released in March 2025.
Created by a team of accomplished creators—lyrics by Kaoru Shinjo, composition by Hiroshi Tokuhisa, and arrangement by Norio Ido—the work brings together strong talent.
The lyrics unfold a richly emotional world, featuring landscapes seen from the window of a train heading north and feelings drenched in autumn rain.
For those who have experienced the loss of someone dear, it will resonate especially deeply.
Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke & shiritori!] (361–370)
Woman’s ElegyShimizu Setsuko
A poignant song that portrays a woman’s deep love and sense of loss.
This track is included as the B-side to the February 2025 single “Koibi,” featuring a powerhouse creative team with Junpei Oda composing and Tatsuo Matsui arranging.
Setsuko Shimizu’s alluring, resonant low register pairs beautifully with the emotionally rich, blues-influenced sound.
Drinking while reminiscing about that day…
It’s sure to resonate deeply with anyone nursing a broken heart or those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
A life of paying it forwardKanishima Akio
A gem of a ballad that carries a heart of gratitude on a beautiful melody.
Released in March 2025 as Akio Kanishima’s third single, this anthem to life is imbued with his feelings of cherishing the kindness he has received throughout his life so far.
Shinichi Ishihara’s warm lyrics and Chiaki Oka’s soul-stirring melody blend exquisitely.
Another highlight of this work is the depth of a voice steeped in life experience.
It has a unique persuasiveness that could only come from Kanishima—who, despite his business success, made his debut as an enka singer at the age of 76, an extraordinary career path.
The Oden SongFusee
Fusee is a band gaining popularity for lyrics that portray real, human psychology.
Their powerful melodies are also a draw, and they’re steadily building recognition in the Japanese rock scene.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Oden no Uta.
Despite the unique title, the melody and lyrics are straightforward.
The melody in particular features an emotionally charged vocal line, yet the surprising thing is that the range is relatively narrow, so even men with lower voices can sing it comfortably.
Offshore / Toward the open seaorisaka yuta
Singer-songwriter Yuta Orisaka, whose otherworldly folk music has earned high praise from hardcore music aficionados.
Among his songs, “Oki no Hō e” is one I especially recommend.
While the piece spans a wide vocal range and features some abrupt pitch shifts, it doesn’t demand rapid-fire rises and falls in the melody.
So if you have a reasonably broad range, you’ll likely find it fairly manageable to sing.
Men with a steady mid-to-high register should definitely consider adding it to their repertoire.