Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
Introducing songs whose titles start with “shi”! When you’re playing song-title shiritori or deciding to do karaoke using only songs that start with “shi,” it can be hard to think of examples on the spot, right? In those moments, please use the songs starting with “shi” introduced here as a reference.
There are many words that begin with “shi,” such as “shiro” (white), “shin” (new), “shōnen” (boy), “shōjo” (girl), and “Shinderera” (Cinderella).
Likewise, many song titles use these kinds of words, so let this article be your cue to explore lots of “shi”-starting songs!
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- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
Songs whose titles start with “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke! (321–330)
Petite Suite: I. En bateauClaude Debussy
In the heat of summer, let me introduce a piano duet by Claude Debussy that feels like a refreshing breeze for the soul.
First performed together by Debussy and his publisher’s representative in February 1889, this work opens a suite of four short pieces.
Its gentle, beautiful melody evokes a small boat gliding serenely over the water—utterly enchanting.
Though it has no lyrics, it is said to have been inspired by poems of Verlaine, and it conjures images of a boat drifting under moonlight, along with an elegant atmosphere from a distant era.
The shimmering piano timbres wrap the listener in a pleasantly cool calm.
The orchestral version is also well known, offering an even richer palette of colors, and you might even hear it as background music in public spaces.
Do give it a listen when you’re a bit worn out from the heat or when you want to settle your mind in quiet.
As Debussy intended for the salon—‘not too heavy and not too short’—it allows you to slip easily into a graceful mood.
Seaside StoryMAZZEL
Co-produced by m-flo’s ☆Taku Takahashi and SKY-HI, this track is packed with a fresh side of MAZZEL.
Stepping beyond the R&B and hip-hop flavors they’ve excelled at, it becomes a medium-tempo, chill summer song where the liberating feel of the season and a bittersweet, heart-tugging melody meld in perfect balance.
The piece seems to paint irreplaceable summer scenes spent with friends, along with fleeting, sweet-and-sour recollections.
The music video’s yukata looks and the heartwarming surprise of 75 fireworks further expand the song’s world.
Released in July 2024, the track is also included on their 3rd single, “MAZQUERADE.” It’s a song that gently keeps you company—on summer drives or on nights when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
Seaside BoundSKY-HI
Among SKY-HI’s body of work, the number that particularly shines with summertime imagery is his fourth single, released in July 2015.
On the Oricon Weekly Chart, it reached No.
11—the highest position for SKY-HI as a solo artist at the time.
Born from a renewed collaboration with trackmaker SONPUB, the song delivers a sleek sense of speed and a deft rap flow that make it a perfect track to hear under the summer sky.
Beyond its brightness and breezy feel, one of its greatest charms lies in the delicate portrayal of subtle emotional ebbs and flows—like waves washing in and receding—and the nuanced shadows of human relationships.
It also became familiar as the opening theme for the TV Asahi music program “BREAK OUT,” and was later included on the album “Catharsis,” which encapsulates SKY-HI’s musical growth.
Whether you’re driving along the seaside at dusk or wanting to savor the slightly bittersweet sentiment at summer’s end, its melody and world-building are sure to resonate.
Early summer, and thenpoppu shinanai de
A track by Pop Shinanaide featuring a minimalist sound built around piano and drums that evokes a vaguely nostalgic landscape.
Ayako Kamegai’s translucent vocals delicately portray the sweet-and-sour memories of youth and the sudden pangs of wistfulness that arise in quiet moments.
The lyrics, which depict a protagonist looking back on the distant past while attempting to step forward into the future, carry a gentle warmth that feels like a soft push on the back.
This piece is included on the album Strategic Survival, released in February 2023 as their major-label debut.
It’s a work with a rich aftertaste—one that makes you want to listen alone, quietly, as if cherishing the seasons that have passed.
deep seaMori Nana
It’s the track by Nana Mori, produced by Ayase, who’s also known as the composer for YOASOBI.
It’s a mid-tempo ballad that conveys the swelling feelings for a loved one far away and the frustration of not being able to be by their side—emotions so suffocating they feel like being at the bottom of a deep, dark sea.
Mori’s crystal-clear vocals blend beautifully with Ayase’s delicate melodies, resulting in a piece that gently resonates with the listener.
Released digitally in August 2021 as Mori’s third digital single, the song was later included on her first full-length album, “Album.” It’s perfect for quietly gazing at the sea alone or for those wistful nights when you’re thinking of someone dear—it will surely wrap itself gently around your feelings.
Summer in Shangri-LaKawai Sonoko
This number, with a dazzling yet faintly wistful melody that conjures scenes of the South of France, is a track from the July 1987 album “Rouge et Bleu,” released as Sonoko Kawai was expanding her expressive range from idol to artist.
In the lyrical world crafted by Yasushi Akimoto, nostalgic scenes—longing for an ideal place and the tender summer crush spent with a cousin—are depicted in a way that grips the listener’s heart.
The feelings of childhood—acting out of pure intentions and crying when unable to understand the other person’s response—recall a sweet-and-sour page from youth.
Another highlight is Tsugutoshi Goto’s meticulous sound production, making this a classic perfectly suited for moments of reflection at summer’s end.
sympathyDAZBEE
DAZBEE is an artist from South Korea who energizes Japan’s utaite scene.
Her biggest appeal is, without a doubt, her vocal timbre.
She’s known for a clear, translucent, high voice.
Because of that, people with a narrower vocal range might naturally shy away from her songs.
That’s why I recommend Sympathy.
It may seem high at first, but since the vocal lines are concentrated in the higher range, lowering the key makes it perfectly singable even for those with a limited range.
