A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
Have you ever played shiritori using song titles?
Surprisingly, you can’t recall song names as easily as you’d think, and it gets pretty heated.
One of the trickiest letters in that game—easily among the top contenders—is “ru.”
There just aren’t many songs that come to mind starting with “ru,” right?
But if you look, you’ll find there are plenty of hidden gems that do start with “ru”!
From titles using colors and gemstones to words like rookie and loop, we found lots of songs.
By all means, enjoy the quirky yet wonderful world of songs starting with the notoriously tricky “ru.”
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Masterpieces with titles starting with 'Ru' (21–30)
Luka Luka★Night Feversamfree Feat.Megurine Ruka
Truly one of Megurine Luka’s signature songs.
As the title says, “Fever,” it’s a fast-tempo track that makes both the singer and the listener feel energized.
The dance for this song is popular in the VOCALOID scene, and since it’s included in arcade dance games, if you learn it and perform it at karaoke, you’re sure to wow everyone.
I also recommend this Vocaloid producer’s other tracks—they’re all great for hyping up a crowd.
Look at meBIGMAMA
On a morning platform, clenching a fist tight inside a packed train.
Starting from that everyday sense of urgency, this song vividly captures the frustration and loneliness of a protagonist not yet twenty.
The world moves on without you noticing, everything rushing past, and in the midst of it, a cry of anger at being left behind.
Originally released to the world in 2006 on the mini-album “short films,” the track was re-recorded and released in 2013 as the B-side of the single “alongside.” It was also included on the 2017 best-of album “BESTMAMA.” It’s a song that resonates with the youthful urgency many have felt—the yearning to assert yourself, and the exasperation when it doesn’t quite come out right.
rougeMutō Ayami
A singer who brings the charm of ’80s kayō pop into the present, Ayami Muto included this track on her 10th solo debut anniversary album, “Memorial HOTEL,” released in December 2024.
The song captures a magical moment: standing before a mirror, applying a bold rouge, and transforming into a special, one-night-only version of yourself.
Her sweet, whisper-like vocals convey the heroine’s fluttering excitement as she gains confidence, making it a perfect choice for a makeup-themed playlist.
Its straightforward, roughly two-and-a-half-minute structure, reminiscent of Showa-era pop, also leaves a strong impression.
Play it while you’re getting ready to go out, and it’s sure to lift your mood.
A glittering pop tune that gives you the strength not to let your dreams fade away.
lutherKendrick Lamar & SZA
Kendrick Lamar, the rapper at the pinnacle of today’s hip-hop scene, and SZA, who reigns supreme in modern R&B—their team-up on this love ballad naturally produces a remarkable chemistry.
Paying homage to a legendary soul singer, the track is a moving piece that portrays two people nurturing love even in difficult circumstances.
Kendrick’s rap, pledging a devoted love that amplifies his partner’s dreams many times over, blends powerfully with SZA’s vocals, which find hope amid adversity like a flower blooming through concrete—truly breathtaking.
Featured on Kendrick’s album “GNX,” the song became a massive hit, reaching No.
1 on the U.S.
charts in March 2025.
Use it as the soundtrack for a video montage with someone special or for an emotional vlog, and it’s sure to add depth and resonance.
Route 246Nogizaka 46
This is a digital-only single composed by Tetsuya Komuro, famed as a master hitmaker, created in collaboration with lyricist Yasushi Akimoto—their first team-up in about ten years.
Released in July 2020, the song was also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Its sparkling synths that evoke classic TK sound and its exhilarating, fast-paced beat really stick in your ears.
The lyrics inspire the courage to follow the path you believe in without being swayed by others’ judgments, giving a push to anyone pursuing a dream or goal.
With a striking contrast between its cool melody and supple vocals, it’s a track that lifts your spirits and moves you forward.
Rubik LoveJenīhai
This track is a pop number that portrays a frustrating, unrequited love, included on the second album “Jenny Star,” released in September 2021.
With a theme of a relationship that never quite aligns—like a Rubik’s Cube—it sings of missed connections, inner conflict, and a longing that refuses to give up.
The message, which gently embraces such complex emotions, becomes deeply relatable.
Over a lively groove, the interwoven ensemble of guitar and dazzling piano deftly expresses the wavering of a love that’s anything but straightforward.
It’s a song that will resonate with anyone struggling through a complicated romance.
Loop & LoopASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Songs that don’t suddenly speed up or slow down are easier to sing, right? When the tempo is mostly steady, you’re less likely to mess up the lyrics, and it’s easier to stay on pitch.
With that in mind, I recommend “Loop & Loop” by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.
Masafumi Gotoh’s vocals are mostly in his natural chest voice, so I think it’s very comfortable for men to sing.
The tempo stays fairly consistent through the verses and the chorus, and there’s no key change in the chorus, which also makes it easier to sing.