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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A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (91–100)
Graduation ~Goodbyes Are For Tomorrow~ (ONE VERSION)Takkī & Tsubasa
This is a special version of Tackey & Tsubasa’s ballad, originally released in 2003 as the coupling track to their debut single, newly rearranged by Kaoru Wada, the composer for Inuyasha’s score.
Included on the album “Twenty Two,” it was used as an insert song in episode 124 at the heart of the story surrounding Kikyo.
The lyrics, which strive to send a prayer even while accepting a farewell, become all the more moving with the fullness of the orchestral arrangement.
It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone who has experienced graduation or parting from someone dear.
While the original is widely known as an Olympus commercial song, this version resonates powerfully with the anime’s most emotional scenes.
That’s why Asahikawa.Mizuta Ryūko
Released in August 2022 by enka singer Ryuko Mizuta, this work captivates with a story that plays on two place names written with the same kanji but read differently: Asahigawa, the river running through Okayama City, and Asahikawa, Mizuta’s hometown in Hokkaido.
Characteristic Okayama scenes such as Tsukimi Bridge and the castle town are woven in, tenderly portraying the feelings of a heartbroken woman who, while traveling, suddenly overlays the landscape with memories of her hometown.
The song features lyrics by Reiji Mizuki, composition by Chiaki Oka, and arrangement by Tatsuya Nango—an Okayama-connected creative team coming together on a single work for the first time.
Prior to the release, Mizuta visited Okayama City Hall to explain the concept to the mayor, conducting promotion that emphasized ties with the local community.
A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (101–110)
Promise with the SkyHatsuboshi Gakuen
A solo track by China Kuramoto from the mobile game “Gakuen Idolmaster” was released for streaming in October 2025.
The lyrics are by Shoko Omori, and the composition and arrangement are by Evan Call—known for his work on Violet Evergarden and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End—featuring an orchestral-style arrangement with strings and brass.
The lyrics depict a resolve toward dreams nurtured through school life, conveying the protagonist’s feelings as she grows as an idol.
It’s a supportive anthem that captures a fleeting moment of youth, especially for those about to take a step toward their dreams and goals.
If I sing to the sky175R
For 175R, the band that made its name known nationwide from Fukuoka, this second major single—selected as a J-PHONE commercial song—was a pivotal track that put them on the map.
Released in April 2003, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, following in the footsteps of its predecessor.
It ranked 18th on the year-end chart and became a major hit, selling around 350,000 copies.
The lyrics, written for friends back home, likely call to mind those universal moments of parting and setting off on a new journey.
From start to finish, the driving band sound and SHOGO’s raw, straightforward vocals embody the energy of youth, making it a quintessential example of early-2000s youth punk.
It’s a timeless anthem that cheers on everyone running toward their dreams.
It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī
A mid-tempo number where the loneliness that drifts through the night city intersects with thoughts of someone special.
Wandering down an unfamiliar street, narrowing their eyes through cigarette smoke, the protagonist’s wavering emotions are vividly captured in lyrics by Akiko Fukuoka.
Eriko Hashimoto’s soaring vocals deliver a stinging blend of bitterness and wistfulness—a song that conveys the complexities of a woman’s heart.
Released as a single in November 2008, it was written as the theme song for the late-night NTV drama “Tonsura.” It also drew attention for being the first time Seiji Kameda served as producer, and it broke into the top 10 on the Oricon charts.
It has become a signature track, repeatedly included on releases such as the album “Kokuhaku” and various best-of compilations.
A song that stays by your side on nights when love leaves you swaying and you want to cherish your time alone.
GraduationWatanabe Misato
Released in April 1991 as a theme song for a Meiji Life commercial, this track by Misato Watanabe sets an unquenchable, never‑giving‑up love to Tetsuya Komuro’s delicate melody.
Though set during the spring graduation season, its lyrics—saying that “there are loves you can’t graduate from”—are poignantly moving and likely resonate with many.
The song reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was included on the album Lucky.
It’s a number that stays close to those facing springtime farewells or wishing to look back on cherished memories of the past.
Song of the DeadKANA-BOON
This is the opening theme of the anime “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” which depicts protagonists trying to accomplish everything they’ve ever wanted in a world overrun by zombies.
Released by KANA-BOON in September 2023, it’s a chaotic yet uplifting rock track themed around the liberation of life.
Precisely because the situation is desperate, they take on the things they truly wanted to do.
That attitude of chasing freedom overlaps with the energetic sound and really hits home.
It’s perfect for livening up a Halloween party or for times when everyone wants to let loose and have a blast.