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)
Graduationkyandīzu
Introducing a classic song about youthful farewells by the legendary 1970s idol group Candies.
Included on the album “Toshishita no Otokonoko,” released in April 1975, this track gently weaves the bittersweet feelings of two people who will be separated after graduation.
Unspoken emotions and memories of walking home in school uniforms evoke the aching stirrings of an unfinished love at the end of youth.
Ran Ito serves as the main vocalist, delivering the song with a slightly mature tone that leaves a strong impression.
Used as the theme song for the youth drama segment within the TV show “Migoro! Tabegoro! Waraigoro!,” it etched itself into the hearts of many viewers together with the visuals.
It’s a number we especially recommend to those who have experienced a love that ended as just friends or carry feelings they were never able to express.
It’s fine as it is.Shenelu
While rooted in R&B, Che’Nelle has masterfully captured the emotional essence of J-pop.
Her song “Sono Mama de Ii yo,” released in December 2025, is a message to everyone living in a stressful society.
It gently affirms that you don’t have to strive for perfection, it’s okay to run away, and you should accept yourself just as you are—words of warmth woven through her embracing vocals.
It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of those feeling worn out by daily life or prone to blaming themselves.
Songs that start with “So”: a roundup. Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (31–40)
So PreciousAsaka
Asaka’s 15th single, released in April 2024 as the ending theme for the TV anime Laid-Back Camp Season 3.
Having previously handled the series’ opening themes, this is her first challenge as an ending theme.
The lyrics and composition were created by Eri Sasaki and Hiro Nakamura, who have both been involved with the series’ endings.
It evokes a calm, gentle atmosphere—like the quiet feeling on the way home from a camping trip—that sinks into your heart.
The song expresses “the warmth that lingers at the end of a journey,” and Asaka’s restrained yet resolute vocals gently nudge you toward your next step.
When you reach a milestone like graduation, there’s that moment when the sadness of parting and the excitement of a new departure well up at the same time.
This track tenderly accompanies those complex emotions, making it a recommended listen for anyone who wants to quietly reflect on memories with friends.
SophieAve Mujica
This song is included on five-piece band Ave Mujica’s third single, “’S/’ The Way / Sophie.” Released in December 2025, the work is notable for lyrics interweaving symbolic motifs such as the movement of celestial bodies and fate.
Its repeated phrases resound like a ritual chant, drawing listeners into a unique state of rapture.
A must-listen for those seeking music with a strong sense of storytelling.
Letter to the SkyGReeeeN
Like sending a letter with no address up into the sky, this GReeeeN song gives voice to feelings you want to convey even if they never reach their destination.
It’s included on the album “Shio, Kosho,” released in June 2009, which won Best Album at the 51st Japan Record Awards.
Though it had no flashy tie-ins, this piece has quietly resonated with many listeners as a ballad that leaves a deep afterglow toward the end of the album.
The layered vocals and choral work—spreading out as if gently supporting a single prayer—are especially striking.
It’s a song we particularly want to send to those standing at the milestone of graduation, carrying unspoken gratitude and words left unsaid.
As you look back on the days when you couldn’t be honest with a teacher or mentor, why not entrust your feelings to this song?
O skykotori yuki
Kotori Yuki is a singer-songwriter who accompanies herself on ukulele and piano, delivering songs that gently nestle into everyday life.
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, she studied classical vocal music in high school and university, and further honed her craft in Canada.
She began her musical career at age 20, prompted by her host father’s serious illness.
Drawing on her experience working as a kindergarten teacher, she also actively composes choral pieces for children to sing.
Her work has been featured in Ongaku no Tomo Sha’s journal Kyoiku Ongaku, and in October 2023, her sheet music collection “Watashi to Kotori to Suzu to” was published by Kyoiku Geijutsu Sha, making her widely embraced in educational settings as well.
graduationKato Miria
Miliyah Kato’s fifth single, released in February 2006, is a song written from the unique perspective of a then–current high school girl.
Rather than depicting graduation as a formal ceremony, it focuses on a “graduation of the heart,” freeing oneself from suffocating daily life and the pressure to conform.
Set to a beat infused with R&B and hip-hop elements, the lyrics capture a blend of defiance and vulnerability.
The track was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s music program Ryuha-R, gaining wide recognition in the late-night music scene.
It was later included on the album Diamond Princess and has come to be regarded as a song that symbolizes the struggles of the teen years.
It’s a down-to-earth graduation anthem that resonates with anyone seeking freedom amid a sense of stagnation.