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”: a roundup. Perfect for word-chain games or karaoke picks! (21–30)
SOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dism
The high-energy sound—like a hearty stew of soul and funk—where brassy dynamism intertwines with percussive rhythms really gets your adrenaline pumping.
Released in December 2023, this track by Official HIGE DANDism was written as the theme song for the anime film SPY×FAMILY CODE: White, which premiered the same month.
It was later included on the acclaimed album Rejoice.
With its overwhelming drive, this song is perfect for instantly lifting your mood.
Nail that clear, powerful high register and brisk vocal delivery at karaoke, and you’re sure to win everyone’s admiration! If you’re confident in your soaring vocals, definitely give it a try!
If I sing to the skyamazarashi
An emotional rock tune that portrays the strength to charge toward the future while carrying despair and pain.
The earnest vocals intertwine with the high-velocity band sound, shattering the sense of stagnation and delivering an overwhelming rush that feels like it opens up into the sky.
It was used as the opening theme for the second cour of season 2 of the TV anime My Hero Academia and released as the fourth single in September 2017.
Amazarashi’s worldview is perfectly linked with the anime’s passionate story, and just listening to this track is enough to set your heart racing.
It’s recommended for times when you hit a wall and feel like giving up, or when you need to fire yourself up.
It gives you the courage to take a step forward, even while carrying your pain!
If you’re prepared, there’s no problemCANDY TUNE
A song that captures the feeling of slowly revving up from a laid-back state and shifting your mindset toward your best self.
This track is a number that blends cuteness with functionality, built around the concept of warm-up exercises.
Its appeal lies in the structure that steadily builds excitement.
Released in February 2024, it was later included on the six-track EP “Kiss Me Pâtissier.” The choreography, created by Sako Makita, became a hot topic for its practical, body- and mind-loosening moves.
It’s perfect for starting your day on a high note or for moments when you want to get fired up.
Try copying the unique warm-up-inspired moves and have fun dancing along.
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
A graduation song by Hinatazaka46 that blends the lightness of a spring breeze with a touch of poignancy.
It captures the feelings of parting and the moment of stepping into something new with crystal-clear vocals.
The track features an up-tempo melody line that opens up like a sweeping landscape toward the chorus, evoking an exciting sense of the future.
Released in January 2025 as their 13th single, it features Nao Kosaka in the center position and sold 496,191 copies in its first week.
It’s the perfect song for those who want to look back on days spent with friends while moving forward with a smile.
With its bright, sparkling sound, it would make a wonderful BGM for a graduation video, lifting viewers’ spirits the moment they watch.
Soap Flowermurasaki ima
This work, whose title refers to ornamental flowers made of soap, is a single released by Murasaki Kon in October 2023.
It was later included on the album “eMulsion,” released in March 2025.
It’s a poignant song about absence, capturing the lingering feelings for someone with whom intimacy was never reached.
The beautifully unreal sense of distance entrusted to these not-quite-real flowers resonates in the heart.
The more you listen closely, the more moving it becomes.
As you soak in its beautiful melody, you may find your heart looking forward before you know it.
It’s a gem of a masterpiece that stands by those carrying unrequited feelings.
The port town thereafterShiina Sachiko
Sachiko Shiina is an enka singer from Chiba Prefecture, known for her powerful fists and rich expressiveness.
She’s a vocalist whose volume is striking—far beyond what you’d expect from her glamorous appearance.
Scheduled for release in March 2026, this work is classic, straight-down-the-line enka that marks her 25th debut anniversary.
Its story overlays lingering feelings and aching emotions for a departed lover onto the scenery of a port town, creating a sentimental atmosphere.
It’s a superb, fully satisfying number that I recommend as background music for times when you want to immerse yourself in your own world.
soft vinyl figureSuda Masaki
It’s a song that expresses Masaki Suda’s life-sized emotions, singing about an attachment and loneliness likened to a soft vinyl figure—gentle yet somehow distorted.
When it was played on his radio show, its distinctive lyrics and worldview reportedly became a hot topic.
Given the era, it might have been something that resonated with Suda himself, too.
The song’s structure repeats the same phrases and melody, making it very easy to remember and catchy.
The A melody has a conversational feel, and from the chorus the energy spikes all at once, so it might be good to brighten your expression suddenly there.
Be careful not to sing with a blank face, as it can lead to a throaty voice.
