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” (Japanese syllable ‘so’): a roundup for shiritori or karaoke picks! (121–130)
If that sound playsishiburo
A heartwarming song that portrays the resolve to overcome the quiet sadness and loneliness hidden in everyday life through music.
This work is the Vocaloid version of an original song written for the 2024 release of “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.
Hatsune Miku.” With the characteristically down-to-earth words of Ishifuro, it beautifully captures the worries and conflicts unique to adolescence.
Even while carrying a heavy heart, the protagonist tries to face forward with the help of music—something many listeners will surely relate to.
Highly recommended especially for fans of rock bands.
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.
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.
Blooming/laughing in the skyProject Lumina
While grappling with inner conflict, one begins to notice the small glimmers of everyday life—a duet song by Project Lumina that portrays such emotional growth.
Released in August 2023, this Vocaloid track features the moving voices of Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto.
Many listeners may relate to the protagonist, who dreams of dramatic turns yet finds themself amid ordinary days.
If you sing it when you’re unsure of who you are now, it will surely give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
Sing it with hope for the future.
Songs that start with “So” (そ). Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (131–140)
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.
That’s fine.Aoigi Gou
This is a support song created by Gou Aokigi for people standing at a crossroads in life.
Released in June 2025, the piece runs about six minutes and offers a substantial listening experience.
The lyrics convey a down-to-earth sentiment toward “farewell,” and they’re moving even just to read.
The transparent band sound and Otomachi Una’s straightforward vocals gently stay close to your heart.
I think listening to it when you take a new step forward will give you positive strength!
sodasumika
This is a song by sumika that tightens the chest with a bittersweet regret, like the end of summer.
Born from songwriter and composer Kenta Kataoka’s real-life experience, the piece overlays the frustration of a relationship that ended without saying what needed to be said onto the image of fizzing soda that pops and disappears.
The memories of ordinary days in which emotions were never even thrown at each other serve as a compelling touch that further highlights the song’s poignancy.
Included on the mini-album “I co Y,” released in November 2014.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you find yourself feeling a sudden loneliness while reminiscing about fun summer memories.