A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for word-chain games or picking karaoke tracks!
How many song titles that start with “so” can you think of?
When it comes to words that begin with “so,” there are plenty—like “sora” (sky), “sotsugyō” (graduation), “songu” (song), and “sonzai” (existence)—and many of these words also appear in song titles.
In this article, we’ll showcase a bunch of songs with titles that start with “so.”
We’ve picked well-known tracks across generations as well as recent buzzworthy songs.
Use this as a reference for song-title shiritori or choosing tracks for “shiritori karaoke.”
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Songs that start with “So” (or the syllable ‘so’). Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (81–90)
Shared umbrella (used by couples); literally “mutual love umbrella,” symbolizing a romantic relationshipnatsume chiaki
This is Chifuyu Hanakuma’s version of the work originally provided to the singer Shiho.
The song, titled “Sōai-gasa” (Mutual Love Umbrella) rather than the usual “Aiai-gasa” (Shared Umbrella), portrays in a pop style the fragile relationship of two people who can only be together while it’s raining.
Once the rain stops, their bond may vanish… That tender image of leaning close to someone while holding a painful premonition tightens the heart.
Anyone who has ever carried feelings they couldn’t put into words will surely relate.
so….D’ERLANGER
This is a D’ERLANGER track notable for its gothic, decadent atmosphere.
It’s one of the songs included on their first major-label album, Basilisk, released in March 1990, and kyo’s languid vocals convey the protagonist’s emotions as they waver within a fleeting, precarious relationship.
The sense of nihilism and impatience lurking beneath the beauty is sure to deeply move listeners.
In 2010, it was re-recorded for their self-cover collection a Fabulous Thing in Rose.
How about giving it a careful listen on a night when you want to step away from everyday life and sink into a slightly sentimental mood?
SO BAD BOYBY-SEXUAL
This is BY-SEXUAL’s major-label debut track, brimming with rebellious spirit that flips the bird at society’s rules.
Released in February 1990.
Its raw punk sound perfectly matches lyrics about tearing through the streets at full blast without caring if people call you a delinquent.
The urge to break through a sense of stagnation and to push back against something is a feeling everyone’s had at some point.
If you’re fed up with the constraints of everyday life, listening to this song and letting your emotions run free might be just what you need to face tomorrow with a clearer head.
Soyokazeimase
When it comes to high-tone voices, many people these days probably think of imase.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is Soyokaze.
It’s a new release from imase, featuring his signature airy, gentle falsetto tone throughout.
Singing falsetto with this kind of timbre is surprisingly difficult, but the ease with which he delivers it really showcases his impressive vocal ability.
doppelgängerfantomu shiitaa
What would you do if a counterfeit showed up and copied your entire way of life? This song by Phantom Sita is a dark pop track packed with searing anger toward someone who threatens your very existence, and a heartbreaking cry of “Don’t interfere with my life that’s mine alone!” It’s included on the single “Suki, Kirai,” released in July 2025.
Dive into this eerie yet uplifting, strangely captivating music!
distress (at sea/in the mountains); being lost; stranded; a disaster situationToukyou Jihen
Tokyo Jihen is a band that continues to attract fans with its stylish yet decadent musicality.
They have many famous songs, but the one I particularly recommend is Sounan (Distress).
Released barely a month after their debut single, Gunjo Biyori, this track gained popularity in the Japanese rock scene.
While it has a rock-oriented sound, it exudes an even more decadent atmosphere than its predecessor.
Accordingly, the vocals have a downbeat quality throughout, with gentle rises and falls in pitch.
The vocal range is also quite narrow, from mid2A to hiD#, so for women in their 30s, it’s almost a sure bet for scoring high at karaoke.
A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (91–100)
cherry blossom rainJUJU
This is a beautiful ballad that weaves a bittersweet farewell and memories of love against the backdrop of cherry blossoms in the rain.
Released in March 2010 as JUJU’s 10th single, it was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit.” Written by Kiyoshi Matsuo and composed by Daisuke Kawaguchi, the song is included on the album “JUJU,” and is widely cherished as a piece that symbolizes the season of spring farewells and new encounters.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a spring day when memories of that special someone sink into your heart.
Under rain-soaked cherry blossoms, it will gently accompany the feeling of wanting to look back on a past romance.