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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- Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “Ru” (1–10)
loudmouthed womanNEW!yangusukinii
Have you ever lost your temper and hurled cruel words you didn’t mean at someone you care about? Neither side can back down, and before you know it, you’re trading barbs and hurting each other… This painfully real portrayal of a couple’s fight—and the regret that follows—is exactly what Young Skinny captures in this song.
Released in November 2025 as the lead track from the album “You Speak with Logic, I’m All Emotion,” which will drop in February 2026.
The down-to-earth lyrics penned by Kayayuu, where sound arguments and raw feelings collide, are bound to pierce listeners’ hearts.
If you listen to it on a night when you’re having a one-person postmortem—thinking, “I shouldn’t have said that”—it might help you accept your own weakness and give you the courage to apologize honestly.
It’s a song that makes you empathize with a clumsy kind of love.
LukewarmNEW!satō moka
This is one of Moka Sato’s signature numbers, drifting between a floating feeling like being under love’s spell and the raw emotion of suddenly snapping back to yourself.
Released in March 2018 as the title track of her first full-length album, Lukewarm, the song captivates with a sound that blends nostalgia and freshness.
Its world, which portrays a love that isn’t purely sweet and the pangs woven into everyday life, is sure to keep you company as you prepare chocolates and drift into solitary contemplation.
Later released as a 7-inch single and made available for karaoke, the track has continued to be cherished over time.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear as you spend a grown-up Valentine’s Day, wavering between infatuation and reality.
LOOPSIRUP
You feel the sound slip gently into your ears and slowly seep into your heart.
This work by SIRUP, a singer-songwriter from Osaka, features lyrics that resonate deeply, depicting the happiness of everyday moments and the preciousness of time spent with loved ones.
It conveys a bittersweet yet warm emotion that makes you want to look back on those joyful moments again and again.
Included on the album “SIRUP EP2,” released in August 2018, it continues to be loved as a track that embodies his style.
With its refined R&B- and soul-based sound, it’s perfect as late-night background music when you’re seeking peace at the end of the day.
Dim the lights a little and listen in a relaxed mood.
Le ciel ~Words Praying for Your Happiness~KAT-TUN
A KAT-TUN track titled with the French word for “sky,” celebrated for its exotic worldview and exhilarating drive.
The opening narration and lyrics that evoke a fantastical tale invite listeners on a grand adventure.
It conveys a fierce determination and passion to protect someone dear.
Performed live since before their debut and also used in Lotte’s “Xylitol Gum Plus X” commercial, this song long lacked an official audio release, but its original recording was finally included on the fan-club–limited edition of the single “Roar,” released in March 2021.
It’s a must-listen when you need the courage to face a challenge, or when you want to experience the edgy aesthetic that could be called their origin.
Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko
On the grand stage of a wedding, Seiko Matsuda’s classic “Ruriiro no Chikyuu” (Jewel-toned Earth) envelops the venue with profound emotion.
Through expansive motifs of dawn, the sea, and the Earth itself, this piece depicts hope for the future and universal love, shining perfectly for two people taking their first step together.
Though not released as a single, it was included on the June 1986 album “SUPREME,” and it has continued to be loved across generations—for example, it was used in April 2010 as astronaut Naoko Yamazaki’s wake-up call.
Its gently conversational vocal style is sure to bring tears during moments like the candle service or expressions of gratitude to parents.
It’s a song we highly recommend for the couple embarking on their long journey together.
LOSERYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, who also made waves as the Vocaloid producer Hachi, continues to astonish the music scene with his overwhelming talent.
This track features a sharp, edgy sound infused with hip-hop elements, and the rap—like an outpouring of inner darkness—is just incredibly cool.
Embracing the status of an underdog yet still pushing forward, the stance shakes the listener to the core.
Released as a single in September 2016, it’s also included on the acclaimed album BOOTLEG.
In 2018, it was used in a Honda JADE commercial, with its unforgettable phrases becoming a hot topic.
The music video’s first-time contemporary dance performance by Yonezu is a must-see as well.
It’s an energy-packed rock tune that gives you courage when you lack confidence or want to rise from adversity.
lulu.Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Released in January 2026 to mark the beginning of Phase 3, this work drew major attention as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Its lively rhythm propels the story forward, and the cinematic sound that seems to fling the vista wide open in the chorus is especially striking.
Motoki Omori’s woven melodies beautifully complement the world of the series.
Feel the start of a new adventure through this song.