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.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (51–60)
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.
Graduationsaitou yuki
When it comes to Yuki Saito’s debut single, surely this classic comes to mind.
With Takashi Matsumoto and Kyohei Tsutsumi teaming up, it beautifully portrays the poignant scenes of graduation.
The imagery of the uniform buttons, the gap between the tears others expect and one’s own feelings—these subtle shades of youth resonate through her crystal-clear voice.
Released in February 1985, the song also drew attention as the CM track for Myojo Foods’ “Ramen Called Youth.” It was included on the acclaimed album AXIA and later self-covered on the 2021 album Suikyo-kyoku (Water Capriccio).
The lyrics convey a realism that isn’t just sweet; there’s a slightly cool, detached perspective that set it apart from typical idol songs of the time.
It’s a track for anyone who wants to savor the unique atmosphere of graduation season or sink into bittersweet memories.
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.
GraduationTHE ALFEE
A song that conjures a poignant inner landscape, where the seasons quietly turn their pages and past loves and days of youth become buried beneath the snow.
It’s an early track by THE ALFEE, the rock band that has long led Japan’s music scene, included on their first album, “Seishun no Kioku” (“Memories of Youth”), released in July 1975.
This work is also known as the first song written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa.
Koji Makaino’s arrangement highlights the beautiful melodies and the introspective world of the lyrics.
More than just a farewell song, it holds both the radiance and the ache of days when young lives burned brightly—tightening the chest with its bittersweetness.
On a night when you want to quietly bask in memories, why not listen to it alone, taking it in deeply?
Songs that start with “So”: a roundup. Perfect for word-chain games or karaoke picks! (61–70)
GraduationRīgaru Rirī
This work is a modern take by Regal Lily on the classic debut single released by Yuki Saito in 1985.
The unique atmosphere of graduation ceremonies and the seasonal scenes of stretching just a little beyond one’s years in a school uniform are vividly revived through Honoka Takahashi’s pure vocals and the band’s sound.
Released in February 2025, it also drew attention for being performed on NHK’s music program “The Covers.” The blend of emotions—parting from school’s familiarity and a firm resolve toward the future—makes it a perfect match for the background music of a graduation video.
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.
Even after graduating, even after saying goodbye, even from afarMariko Nagai
Starting with what seems like a bright anecdote—being the only one grinning widely in a graduation group photo—this song is actually a bittersweet number about a love that was never confessed.
With lyrics penned by Mariko Nagai, it vividly portrays a powerful feeling that doesn’t fade even after graduation and goodbyes, and every listen brings back the sights of those days in sharp detail.
Released in February 1993 as the B-side of a single and later included on the March 1993 album “OPEN ZOO,” it’s a hidden gem.
Why not listen to it when you’re anxious about walking separate paths and possibly never meeting again, yet still want to believe in an unchanging bond? Alongside the sweet-and-sour memories of youth, it will gently warm your heart as you set out on a new journey.