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’) — great for shiritori or karaoke picks! (291–300)
It is hollow.yurayura teikoku
A three-piece band formed in 1989 that, sadly, disbanded in 2010.
Often described as psychedelic rock, they captivated fans with their signature floating, airy sound, while also delivering dance-inducing rock tunes and strikingly catchy melodies.
If you can sense that quiet, instinctive will to keep living within the emptiness, you’ll find yourself sinking deep into the “Yura-Tei swamp.” More recently, Shintaro Sakamoto has started a solo career—well worth keeping an eye on!
A story about a girl who wants to be honest.riria.
When it comes to cute tsundere songs that depict the back-and-forth between two people who can’t be honest about their feelings, “Sunao ni Naritai Ko no Hanashi” comes to mind.
Released in 2021 by singer-songwriter Riria, who is active mainly on social media like TikTok and YouTube, it makes your heart flutter with its pure feelings of love told from both male and female perspectives.
It portrays that real, in-between relationship that’s more than friends but not quite lovers, so many listeners are sure to relate.
The melody, carried by a light, upbeat rhythm, is soothing as well.
Whether you’re currently in love or not, give this sweet-and-sour tsundere song a listen.
I hate that brilliant girl.wiroha ringo
This is a track where gritty emotions come through both the lyrics and the vocals.
Released by Iroha Ringo in September 2024, it portrays complex feelings like admiration and jealousy toward someone brilliant, as well as self-loathing.
The distinctive vocal work featuring v flower and the uptempo electronica sound make it especially memorable.
I think its worldview will particularly resonate with teenagers.
Give it a listen when you want to face your own emotions or seek empathy for your inner struggles.
Who is the one beside you?Urufuruzu
The four-piece rock band Ulfuls has long captivated fans with soulful vocals, a funky ensemble, and songs that deliver a straightforward message.
“Soba ni Iru no wa Dare” (Who’s by Your Side), included on their eighth album Eenen, was chosen as the ending theme for the digest documentary program Nettou Koshien.
Its lyrics, which feel like they’re gently tending to a wounded heart, and its soft melody may help you recognize someone truly important.
It’s a lyrical number that soothes a heart that has fought hard.
Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi
It’s a beautiful, lyrical piece that captures the scene of cherry blossoms soaring into the air.
Elephant Kashimashi breathes new life into songs about sakura, delivering a positive and powerful message.
Its delicate yet grand worldview sings of life’s renewal and hope for the future alongside the changing seasons.
Released in March 2008 as their 36th single, the song was also used in a Tokyo Shimbun commercial.
Carefully crafted by Hiroji Miyamoto over about a year and produced by Seiji Kameda, it’s a tour de force.
Perfect for listening to during the season when spring’s arrival can be felt, it also makes a great anthem to encourage those embarking on a new start or reaching a milestone in life.
And then, night comes fallingKaizāsutorongubātsu
Kaizer Strong Baht formed in 2009 and is known for its distinctive name and powerful sound.
Their music—driven by Niimi’s husky vocals and intense performances, Matsubayashi’s guitar, Mochizuki’s bass, and Kobayashi’s drums—embodies classic rock ’n’ roll.
They debuted with the album “KAIZER STRONG BAHT” and have continued to release new work energetically ever since.
Their live shows are renowned for energetic performances that captivate audiences, and there’s also an entertaining story behind the origin of the band’s name.
If you’re into hard-hitting rock, definitely give them a listen!
Songs that start with “So”: a roundup. Great for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (301–310)
To the skyKarumen Maki & OZ
A song by the rock band Carmen Maki & OZ, formed around Carmen Maki, whose father is an American of Irish and Jewish descent and whose mother is Japanese.
It’s a rock ballad that begins with guitarist Hirofumi Kasuga’s lyrical, crying guitar, and the powerful yet nuanced vocals of Carmen Maki combined with the rich, full rock arrangement make for a deeply moving number.
Although it’s a track from the 1970s, it still radiates undiminished intensity today—a song with the power to captivate both listeners of that generation and younger audiences alike.