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” in Japanese). Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (211–220)
Sour CandyLady Gaga, BLACKPINK

It’s dance music you’ll want to play at night, where a mature and precarious love story begins to emerge.
This 2020 collaboration between the globally acclaimed singer Lady Gaga and the Korean idol group BLACKPINK is a very cool track, pairing a spacious synth sound with a steady, understated bassline.
With the low end prominently featured, it’s guaranteed to pair perfectly with a subwoofer.
Listen as a couple, and your feelings for each other might just ignite.
We on SaturdayLiSA

Do you have a friend who, despite having completely different hobbies and personalities, you’re mysteriously close with? This is a very positive friendship song that sings, “Because you’re here, I can move forward into the future.” It’s a track by the popular singer LiSA, also known for her mega-hit “Gurenge,” released as a single in 2022 and included on the album LANDER the same year.
The straightforward, true-to-life way she expresses her feelings for a best friend feels really refreshing to listen to, and it matches perfectly with the brightness of her vocals.
SoranetariumMICHI

The majestic sound arrangement is a perfect match for the vividly colored autumn scenery.
This song was used as the opening theme for the anime “Akanesasu Shoujo,” and is sung by MICHI, a singer from Okinawa Prefecture.
It was released in 2018 as her fifth single.
The harmony between her rich, deep vocals and the lyrics’ philosophical worldview is truly wonderful.
It feels as if it stirs emotions slumbering deep within my heart.
It’s a work I can’t help but want to share and recommend to many people!
A collection of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (221–230)
And then the night lights upMIMI

Living ordinary days and finding moments of beauty within them—this is a nostalgic piece that invites reflection on life.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer MIMI, also known as the creator of “Moment,” released in 2020.
The depth of the soundscape, centered on the timbre of the piano, feels as if it seeps into the heart.
The contrast between the lyrics’ philosophical message and the lightness of the rhythm is also striking.
It makes you want to cherish the time you’re spending right now.
If you want to revel in the melancholy of summer’s end, by all means.
That’s enough.MIMI

There is music that gently stays close to your heart on sleepless nights.
It’s a song by MIMI released in December 2023.
The piano’s clear, translucent tone and KAFU’s delicate vocals warmly embrace hearts burdened by loneliness and anxiety.
The lyrics empathize with the feeling of blaming yourself for not being able to change, softly reminding you of the importance of accepting yourself as you are.
When your heart feels a bit heavy, listening to this piece will help calm your mind.
Salty MellowMIMI

Created by Vocaloid producer MIMI, this work is set to be released in February 2025.
It was born from the project “Ribon × VocaColle × Mahō no i-Land Novel & Manga Contest.” The piece portrays feelings of nighttime loneliness and anxiety, as well as a yearning for warm connections with loved ones—emotions that truly resonate.
The delicate piano tones and KAFU’s straightforward vocals beautifully capture the song’s world.
It’s music that stays close to your heart.
My feelings fall in fluttering dropsMISIA

This is a digital-only single by MISIA, released for streaming on April 28, 2021.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Toho-distributed film “Hinokaru Soul: The Heroes Behind the Scenes.” MISIA is widely acclaimed for her vocal prowess, and that formidable ability is on full display in this track as well.
Even when focusing on the theme of this article—high notes (high-tone voice)—she delivers a masterful performance, skillfully switching between powerful highs using chest to mixed voice and gentle high tones using falsetto, expressing the song with remarkable finesse.


