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!] (41–50)
I want to go homeHanbaato Hanbaato
A work that conveys the bittersweetness of dusk and the warmth of a dinner table’s aroma.
This piece is a self-cover included on the album “Family March,” released in July 2017.
It was originally written as the ending theme for the TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 2.” Set to a nostalgic, folk-style melody, it sings of the loneliness of leaving home and the comfort of having a place to return to.
Give it a listen on the train ride home from work or whenever you suddenly find yourself longing for company.
Welcome back.Hanbaato Hanbaato
On a cold, rainy night, you strain to catch the footsteps beyond the front door… This song evokes that kind of quiet drama.
It’s included on the fifth album, The Road Goes On, released in August 2006, and it was put out as a single the following year, 2007.
Carried by an acoustic arrangement, the lyrics go beyond a simple greeting at the door, conveying deep feelings that mingle tenderness with resignation toward the other person.
Depending on the listener’s state of mind, it has a curious charm that can sound like either comfort or a premonition of parting.
It’s a masterpiece to savor slowly on nights when you want to sink into a mellow mood.
Original songAn Sarī
This commercial depicts, through animation, the suffering of children with pediatric cancer and their families, and conveys Aflac’s commitment to supporting their efforts.
The phrase “You are not alone” is key, expressing the warmth of people and the idea that working together and supporting one another gives us the strength to overcome hardship.
Further highlighting the warm atmosphere shown in the visuals is the song performed by Ann Sally.
Gentle, piano-centered instrumentation is layered with a conversational singing voice, again expressing a posture of closeness and support.
AlwaysNishino Kana
The 19th single, released in November 2012, is a grand ballad in which Kana Nishino—the charismatic queen of love songs—sings about her love for everyone who supports her.
It drew attention as the theme song for Sony’s MDR-1 series headphones commercial and won Best Female Video at MTV VMAJ 2013.
Rather than focusing on a specific person, this work faces a greater, universal “love.” It reminds us of everyday kindness that’s so natural we tend to overlook it, and the warmth of family by our side.
It’s perfect for expressing a heartfelt “thank you” that’s hard to say out loud—whether in a letter to your parents at a wedding or a surprise on an anniversary.
Welcome back, Johnny.ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, the four-piece rock band affectionately known as “Ajikan,” evokes a warm sense of home and a feeling of taking a new step forward.
Released as the lead track from their EP “Fujieda EP,” which came out in March 2026, this song was pre-released and, despite having no specific tie-in, has drawn the attention of many music fans.
Featuring Ikuko Harada of Clammbon as a guest vocalist, the track’s mid-tempo groove resonates comfortably as soft voices intertwine.
The lyrics, depicting the story of a protagonist returning home after many years, and the rich, full tone of vintage drums strike a chord.
It’s a heartwarming rock number you’ll want to play when you’re weary of the city’s clamor or when you suddenly feel like reminiscing about your hometown.
There is the great sky.Za Kuromaniyonzu
“Look up and it’s there”—that simple fact resonates with powerful force.
Released as a single in October 2021, it came out as the third installment of the six-month series “SIX KICKS ROCK&ROLL.” It’s also included on the album SIX KICKS ROCK&ROLL.
Many listeners will find solace in the lyrical world crafted by Masatoshi Mashima, where childlike purity coexists with adult warmth.
The stripped-down band sound and the buoyant, lively beat lift your spirits.
It’s a song I recommend when you want to reset your mood.
Maiden’s PrayerTekla Bądarzewska
A masterpiece by Tekla Bądarzewska, distinguished by its graceful and approachable melody.
This piano piece captivates with a delicate, sentimental atmosphere, as if offering a prayer in the gentle sunshine of spring.
Its structure repeats the theme in variations, employing plentiful sparkling ornaments and octave melodies that demand fine fingertip control, yet resonate all the more brilliantly as a result.
Many will recognize it from its use in the “It’s Tough Being a Man” (Otoko wa Tsurai yo) film series.
First published as a supplement in a Parisian music magazine in 1859, the work became a worldwide hit and tenderly loosens the listener’s heart.
It’s a highly recommended piece for anyone looking to add a sparkling selection to their repertoire with the arrival of spring.