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)
GraduationKobukuro
It’s an emotional ballad that evokes scenes from our school days—like the view from the classroom window and the blackboard.
The lyrics carry not only the sadness of parting but also hope for the future that’s about to begin, gently encouraging those who are stepping onto a new path.
Created by Kobukuro, known for their beautiful harmonies, the song was released in March 2020 as their 31st single.
They deliberately chose not to attach any tie-ins, producing it with the pure wish that it would be sung at ceremonies.
It was later included on the album “Star Made” and has since become a springtime staple.
Listen to it while reflecting on days spent with friends, and you’re sure to be filled with gratitude.
It’s a warm, uplifting anthem that gives courage at life’s turning points.
GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu
Chiharu Matsuyama, a folk singer from Ashoro, Hokkaido, enjoys immense popularity.
This song, included as the B-side to the single “Mado” released in March 1979, is a renowned ballad themed around farewells and new beginnings that come at life’s turning points.
It lyrically portrays not only graduation as a school event but also the various transitions in life, resonating deeply with listeners.
A longer version with a different arrangement was also included on the album “Sora o Tobu Tori no Yō ni No o Kakeru Kaze no Yō ni,” released in May of the same year, offering fans the pleasure of comparing the two.
Its wistful yet warm melody is perfect for singing with emotion at karaoke.
It is a timeless song that continues to be loved across generations.
Lost and Found at the Graduation CeremonySKE48
A graduation day, that special day, is something that slips by in the blink of an eye before you even notice.
This song, included as a coupling track to SKE48’s fifth single “Banzai Venus,” released in March 2011, delicately portrays the bittersweet emotions that well up at such turning points.
Set against scenes like a schoolyard with cherry blossoms dancing and the spring breeze, the lyrics touch the heart by using the metaphor of a “forgotten item” to express feelings that were close by yet went unnoticed.
With Jurina Matsui as center and the cross-team Shirogumi members singing, it becomes a universal piece that anyone can overlay with their own experiences.
It’s a song that those who know the hollow emptiness after a graduation ceremony will especially want to hear—one that accompanies your memories of spring.
GraduationMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad is a rock band that grips listeners’ hearts and never lets go with candid lyrics and a driving sound.
This song is perfect for the season, intertwining the end of a romance with a fresh new start.
Its vivid imagery and confessional, narrative tone tighten the chest of anyone who listens.
Included on their major-label debut single “Jidai o Atsumete,” released in May 2016, it also drew attention for having a music video produced as a sequel to their signature track “Makka.” The protagonist’s struggle to accept a breakup resonates with painful realism.
It’s the kind of song that will surely give you a push—whether you’re two people parting ways after graduation or you’re ready to put a period on a past love.
Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora
This song, packed with the bittersweetness of first love that everyone experiences and the heartbreak of parting, is the perfect number to use when making videos for graduation season.
Performed by the idol group Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, who have drawn attention as Nogizaka46’s official rivals, the track is included on their second single released in January 2024 and was also loved as the ending theme for the Nippon TV show “Sorette!? Jissai Dounanoka.” This medium-tempo ballad, which depicts the inner conflict of facing graduation while carrying unspoken feelings, is sure to evoke the kind of emotion that feels like a snapshot of youth.
If you pair it with a memory movie with friends or a short reel expressing gratitude to someone special, even the most ordinary everyday scenes will be etched in your heart as dramatic memories.
GraduationZONE
The 12th single by the Hokkaido-born girl band ZONE, released in February 2004, is a pop-rock number where parting and the resolve to take a new step forward intersect.
The lyrics carefully depict youthful scenes like classrooms and days spent with friends, gently making you feel the irreplaceable value of the present moment.
It’s not just wistful—its structure is striking in how the chorus suddenly opens up with a will to move forward, letting you savor both poignancy and exhilaration.
Despite having no tie-in, the single reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned a Gold certification.
It also served as an advance single for the album “N,” and there’s a notable anecdote that the title track was chosen at the strong request of the members.
It’s a perfect graduation song for those about to dive into a new environment or set off with memories of their friends in their hearts.
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
With their emotional wall-of-sound and literary lyrics, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION continue to lead Japan’s rock scene.
Their 14th single “Soranin,” released in March 2010, is a masterpiece written as the main theme for the film Soranin starring Aoi Miyazaki.
It’s also known for having the original author Inio Asano pen the lyrics.
Embracing the word “goodbye,” the song sends a message about parting with your past self or someone dear and moving forward into the future—one that resonates in the chest with a poignant yet powerful melody.
It’s a perfect number for lovers who go their separate ways upon graduation, or for anyone taking a new step with youthful memories in their heart.
In this season where anxiety and hope intermingle, this song may gently—and firmly—push you forward.