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 Whose Titles Start With “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (421–430)
made-to-orderOmoinotake
This is a warmhearted anthem born from “letters to myself 10 years from now” sent by young people in Shimane Prefecture.
Released in March 2023, Omoinotake’s song was produced to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the NHK Matsue Broadcasting Station.
Its lyrics gently convey that there isn’t only one right answer in life and that it’s important to follow your own path, paired with a catchy, soothing piano melody that leaves a strong impression.
The work is an ambitious creation by the members—who are themselves from Matsue City—made in deep empathy with the feelings of local youth.
A lyric video by Haruka Ibuki has also been released, further enriching the song’s worldview.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone feeling anxious about a new environment or preparing to take a step toward the future.
ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY
Rapper RYKEYDADDYDIRTY, who rose to popularity through the contrast between his brazen persona and delicate lyrics.
His track “ALL GODS BLESS ME” is a signature work, widely loved for its poignant lyrics.
The hook leans more toward a vocal part than rap, giving it a mellow finish.
The vocal range is narrow and doesn’t require complex pitch movement, so the hook shouldn’t feel difficult.
The rap sections also don’t feature challenging flows or fastest-rap passages, making the overall difficulty relatively low.
Toward Where the Sound RingsShota Watanabe
It’s a pop number packed with positive messages.
Sung by Shota Watanabe of Snow Man, it generated buzz as his solo track included on Snow Man’s best-of album THE BEST 2020 – 2025, released in January 2025.
The lyrics, which depict shifting emotions as the days of the week pass, are particularly striking.
The way they project a determination to keep moving forward in one’s own way—despite steps backward and forward—really resonates.
The pairing of the refreshing melody with his expansive vocals is also superb.
It’s a song that gives you a gentle push when you’re feeling blue or uncertain.
Maiden’s Prayer, Op. 4Tekla Bądarzewska
A masterpiece with a graceful, gentle melody that touches the heart was first featured in a French music magazine in 1856 and published as sheet music in 1860.
This work is the signature piece of Tekla Bądarzewska, one of Poland’s foremost composers, and it enjoyed explosive popularity across Europe at the time, becoming a staple piano piece performed in many households.
Its beautiful melody is pure as an angel’s voice, creating a quiet atmosphere of prayer.
It has also been used as incidental music in films and television dramas, and exists in various arrangements beyond solo piano, including versions for violin, cello, and full orchestra.
This gem of a piece exudes an elegant, radiant atmosphere that complements solemn wedding processions and sacred moments of vows.
On the FloorWha-Ha-Ha
Wha-Ha-Ha is an experimental music collective that left a vivid mark on Japan’s early 1980s music scene.
Formed in 1980, they developed a distinctive sound that freely fused a variety of genres, including free jazz, rock, and electronica.
Their notable members included Akira Sakata from the Yosuke Yamashita Trio, Mishio Ogawa—who later pursued a successful solo career—and Shuichi “PONTA” Murakami.
On their album “On the Floor,” they pushed beyond conventional musical boundaries with an avant-garde approach that leveraged improvisation and innovative sound design.
Although their active period was brief due to each member’s involvement in other projects and solo work, they have continued to exert a significant influence on contemporary experimental music and the fusion scene.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in genre-defying, innovative sounds.
Don’t Be Afraid ~ nuh afraid ~ (feat. Ariwa, Jr. Santa & U the Starr)ZendaMan
An exhilarating track that blends empowering messages with a powerful sound.
Based in Jamaica, ZendaMan sings about the strength to keep moving forward over a groovy beat born from the local music scene.
The distinctive flows of the four artists—Ariwa, Jr.
Santa, and U the Starr joining ZendaMan—are another highlight.
Featured on the album “Neo-Tokiwa,” released by MEDZ MUSIC in June 2024, it offers a stylish, modern reggae sound that resonates pleasantly.
It’s an uplifting anthem perfect for when you’re feeling down or ready to take a new step forward—especially recommended for female listeners.
Under the big onionasmi
A ballad depicting a faint, heartrending love story returns in a new form.
Asmi’s clear, translucent voice in her rendition of the Bakufu Slump classic makes you feel the ache and frustration of longing for someone far away as if it were your own experience.
The desire to overcome missed connections and misunderstandings seeps deeply into the heart through her delicate expressiveness.
Chosen as the theme song for a film set to be released in February 2025, the track also accompanies asmi’s appearance in the movie as the character A-ri.
She additionally contributes the insert song “Tegami,” enriching the world of the story even further.
It’s a song that gently supports anyone who has known the bittersweetness of love or carries feelings for someone dear.