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 choosing karaoke songs! (41–50)
commotionMiyamori Bungaku
A high-energy hip-hop track where aggressive beats collide fiercely with traditional Japanese melodies! Created by Vocaloid producer Miyamori Bungaku, it was originally released in June 2025 as a song provided to the virtual rap unit AKAGIMI, with a Vocaloid version dropping in November.
The edgy vocals of Kagamine Rin and Len are a major draw, and the dense, rapid-fire rhymes and flows are top-tier.
The provocative lyrics stoke festival frenzy and a fighting spirit, making your blood boil just by listening.
Crank it up loud on nights when you want to blast away the haze of everyday life!
SOLID STATE SURVIVORYellow Magic Orchestra
A high-octane rock tune that closes out a landmark album that revolutionized the techno scene.
Featuring YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA with blistering guitar by Makoto Ayukawa, this track fuses digital beats with punk’s raw impulse to stunning effect.
Many listeners may feel a thrilling jolt from the lyrical world that portrays the loneliness and madness of humans living in a mechanized society.
Released in September 1979 as the title track of the album SOLID STATE SURVIVOR.
Perfect for boosting your mood or as a driving soundtrack.
SO BADKing Gnu
What makes this work, crafted by King Gnu, so irresistibly captivating is its overwhelming intensity.
It radiates a “ferocious yet alternative” allure, featuring a sound that’s savage but somehow hedonistic.
Its almost poisonous worldview shakes listeners’ emotions to the core.
Released as a single in September 2025, it was written as the official theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights “Zombie de Dance.” It’s a track that leaves a powerful impact, as if evolving the style showcased in past songs like “Specialz.” Perfect not only for raising hell on Halloween night, but also as the ideal driving BGM to blow off steam in everyday life.
Promise with the SkyHatsuboshi Gakuen
A solo track by China Kuramoto from the mobile game “Gakuen Idolmaster” was released for streaming in October 2025.
The lyrics are by Shoko Omori, and the composition and arrangement are by Evan Call—known for his work on Violet Evergarden and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End—featuring an orchestral-style arrangement with strings and brass.
The lyrics depict a resolve toward dreams nurtured through school life, conveying the protagonist’s feelings as she grows as an idol.
It’s a supportive anthem that captures a fleeting moment of youth, especially for those about to take a step toward their dreams and goals.
Song for YouChelip
The light, upbeat rhythm reminiscent of the Motown sound of the ’60s and the cute vocals will have your body swaying before you know it.
This is a song by Chelip, a female duo based in Tottori Prefecture that earned high praise for their strong songwriting.
Released as their eighth single in February 2018, this work is a full-fledged pop tune crafted by the mysterious writer Ram On.
The warm lyrics, infused with gratitude for “you” who offer support and for the journey walked alongside music, are sure to stir listeners’ hearts.
It’s a hidden gem that was featured on Radio NIKKEI and BSS Radio, among others.
The harmonies that blend the individual personalities of Mayu Iji and Mion Fujii are a must-hear.
Recommended for moments when you want to feel a pure love for music or lift your spirits.
Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata
Although the calendar says it is spring, this piece sings of the lingering chill and the faint unease of the season.
It is said that lyricist Isshō Yoshimaru drew inspiration from the scenery of Azumino, waiting for the snow to melt, when he visited Ōmachi City in Nagano Prefecture to compose a school anthem for a local junior high.
The delicate wording vividly depicts an early-spring scene: in the valleys the nightingales have yet to sing, the ice thaws and reeds begin to sprout, yet snow-filled skies persist.
Since its inclusion in the 1913 songbook New Compositions for Singing, Volume III, it has been passed down in schools and choral settings.
As the cold winds of January still blow, why not hum this piece while looking forward to the spring that is soon to come?
Cleaning is important.Nagoya CLEAR’S feat Daiji MAN Brothers Tachikawa Toshiyuki
When it’s time to face year-end grime head-on, this is the song that gives you a push.
Released in August 2018 as a collaboration between Nagoya CLEAR’S and Toshiyuki Tatekawa of Daiji MAN Brothers, the track builds on that beloved national cheer song, delivering a bright, straightforward ode to environmental beautification.
It expresses the importance of not littering, not overlooking, cooperating, and keeping things beautiful through an up-tempo, dance-music-style arrangement.
The coupling track also includes the ending theme for the YouTuber documentary film “NET STAR: Beyond the View Count,” making it resonate across generations.
With the uniquely positive message of a ‘cleaning idol’ group, it’s sure to turn a family’s big year-end clean into a fun time.