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” (そ). Great for shiritori or karaoke picks! (1–10)
sky blueNEW!HY
It’s a refreshing, exhilarating number that makes you want to look up at the blue sky.
Released for streaming in March 2022 and later included on the album “Kafuu,” which came out in September of the same year, this track was written as the theme song for the “Flying Pikachu Project.” Its sense of excitement for travel and uplifting spirit are carried by a 16-beat rhythm, and just listening to it naturally lifts your mood.
Perfect for when you need a boost!
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyNEW!RADWIMPS
A song that captures the frustration of an ambiguous relationship and the ache of unrequited feelings.
The delicate emotions that sway with the other person’s attitude and the uncertain distance where neither can read the other’s heart are carefully woven with the distinctive word choices of Yojiro Noda.
Although it’s a track from the 2018 album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, the music video featuring Nana Komatsu and Fuju Kamio also created a big buzz.
In August 2020, it was chosen as the theme song for the ABEMA show Who Is the Wolf?, once again resonating with many listeners.
Unfolding at a relaxed tempo, this piece is a gentle companion for nights troubled by love or quiet moments of contemplation.
That was fine.monet
A piece that sings of self-deprecating humor toward being able to exist only as a bystander, and of the affirmation that we’ll keep on living anyway.
A track released by Manamu Japan under the name “monet” in December 2025.
It’s the Vocaloid version of a song provided to Akari Sanei.
The sound arrangement carries a somewhat brooding mood that pairs well with Chifuyu Hanakuma’s softly trickling, murmured vocals.
You end up getting drawn into that faintly ennui-laden atmosphere before you know it.
If you’re pondering the meaning of your own existence, it might hit you deeply.
Songs that start with “So” (Japanese syllable ‘So’). Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (11–20)
SonareTOMOO
Singer-songwriter TOMOO, who has the distinction of reaching the Japan Final of Yamaha’s “The 6th Music Revolution” contest and draws attention with expressive, piano-centered songs, will release Sonare in January 2026—a much-talked-about work chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime A Diary of the Unknown Country.
Its organic ensemble—built around piano and layered with strings and harp—carries a pleasantly uplifting feeling, as if opening the door to the story.
The lyrics, which portray delicate emotions of resonating with someone amid loneliness, seem to gently encourage those taking a new step forward.
It’s a heartwarming pop tune whose airy sound resonates deeply in the chest.
SORATONEW!Sakanakushon
Sakanaction’s “SORATO” overflows with a driving sense of speed and a strong will to challenge the unknown.
Evolved from an existing track and infused with weighty themes like solitude and aloofness, this work is an anthem that powerfully pushes listeners forward.
Created for the lunar exploration project “au×HAKUTO MOON CHALLENGE,” its music video was released in September 2017.
Ten parents and children participated in the recording as a chorus, lending a warm, future-oriented feel to the cool sound—an enchanting touch.
It’s perfect for when you want to try something new or need the courage to step into uncharted territory.
Like searching for light in the darkness, this song might become your guiding star.
Before graduationOzaki Hitomi
It’s a hidden gem of idol pop that seems to capture that unique atmosphere right before a graduation ceremony.
Rather than focusing on the parting itself, it delicately portrays the heartache of the time leading up to it.
Written by Tsubasa Kazu and composed by Kyoko Kosaka, this piece was included on the record released in February 1986 as the B-side to Hitomi Ozaki’s debut single “Early Springtime.” Although it’s a B-side that tends to be overshadowed by the A-side, the melody—where the brightness of early spring coexists with the premonition of farewell—is simply irresistible.
There weren’t any notable tie-ins, but it has long been cherished as a seasonal song known to those in the know.
For anyone approaching an important seasonal milestone with unspoken feelings in their heart, this song will quietly stay by your side.
GraduationRīgaru Rirī
This work is a modern take by Regal Lily on the classic debut single released by Yuki Saito in 1985.
The unique atmosphere of graduation ceremonies and the seasonal scenes of stretching just a little beyond one’s years in a school uniform are vividly revived through Honoka Takahashi’s pure vocals and the band’s sound.
Released in February 2025, it also drew attention for being performed on NHK’s music program “The Covers.” The blend of emotions—parting from school’s familiarity and a firm resolve toward the future—makes it a perfect match for the background music of a graduation video.