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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A roundup of songs that start with “so.” Great for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (471–480)
Graduation PhotoAoba Ichiko
Ichiko Aoba’s “Sotsugyo Shashin” is the kind of song that gently sinks into your heart—each word carefully savored, yet never overheated.
She sings it simply with just a gut guitar.
With her slightly dreamlike aura, she’s reportedly received high praise from Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi Hosono, and it’ll be exciting to see what she does next.
drizzling rainKouzai Kaori
This song beautifully portrays the pain of love and farewell.
It overlays the heart with a gentle falling rain, delicately weaving lingering feelings for a lost romance.
Kaori Kozai’s rich, lustrous vocals make the poignant scenes stand out even more vividly.
Released in June 2024, the lyrics by Koyomi Asa and the composition by Tetsuya Gen are in perfect harmony.
It’s a must-listen not only for enka fans but also for anyone who can relate to mature love.
You’re sure to find something that resonates with your heart.
It’s perfect for listening alone on a rainy day, or as background music while reminiscing about precious memories with someone special.
GraduationTakahashi Yuu
With lyrics that touch the heart and a warm melody, this song gently embraces the loneliness and anxiety of graduation season.
Its message—that “a day will come when we can graduate from sorrow”—is sure to give you the courage to take a new step forward.
Released in January 2012 and chosen as the opening theme for TBS’s CDTV, the track marked a turning point in Yu Takahashi’s career.
It’s perfect not only as background music for graduation ceremonies, but also for anyone facing a new chapter in life.
A steadfast companion that cheers you on as you make a fresh start and embark on a new journey.
So AddictiveWashio Reina
A digital-only track by Reina Washio, former member of the Japanese female dance and vocal group E-girls, released in February 2023.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Five Ways to Socially Destroy Your Husband.” While the song features a very striking jazzy arrangement and backing track, Washio’s wonderful vocals shine through and hold their own against the acoustic-only instrumentation.
With its complex melodic development, smooth shifts in vocal delivery to match, and the firm incorporation of a jazzy beat, it’s a very challenging song to sing.
Precisely because of that, if you can pull it off at karaoke, you’re sure to draw attention.
It’s a track I highly recommend to those confident in their singing.
Just be careful not to let your sense of the beat flatten out—doing so would ruin the effect—so pay close attention to that as you sing.
A roundup of songs that start with “So.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (481–490)
I don’t want a name like that.IMALU
IMALU, whose parents are Sanma Akashiya and Shinobu Otake, is active as a model, TV personality, and singer.
In January 2010, she made her singing debut with the single “Mashed potato” from Universal Music.
She has cultivated a diverse musical style by engaging with a wide range of genres, including hip-hop, jazz, and guitar.
Beyond her music career, she is also dedicated to social causes such as animal welfare and LGBTQ support.
Be sure to keep an eye on IMALU’s distinctive charm, her music, and her activities!
The country where cherry blossoms bloomOSK Nihon Kagekidan
This is a signature song of the OSK Nippon Revue Company with a cherry blossom theme that heralds the arrival of spring.
Ever since its release in 1930, it has remained a beloved classic.
The lyrics beautifully depict fluttering cherry blossom petals and scenes of dancing on the spring breeze.
They also convey praise for the land where cherry blossoms bloom, expressing a deep affection for sakura, the symbol of Japan’s spring.
Listening to it lifts the heart and makes you feel the coming of spring.
Released in April 2016, this piece has become indispensable to OSK’s revue performances.
It’s perfect for the spring season, yet captivating and enjoyable at any time of year.
Seoul SubwaySOOO BAAD REVUE
A bona fide blues band formed in 1975 around guitarist Nagao Ishida, with Junshi Yamagishi, Ichi Peking, Charles Shimizu, Tadashi Nagamoto, Masakazu Doi, Baker Doi, Masakazu Sunagawa, and Teruyuki Kokubu.
Among the Kansai blues acts that emerged in the ’70s, they leaned especially toward a Western-style sound, and recorded their studio album in Los Angeles, USA.
Their performances brim with soul, funk, and R&B feeling and are undeniably cool, and their lyrics—Kansai dialect set to the blues—are another draw.
Later on, Nagao Ishida also found success as half of the duo BAHO with Char.