A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
When you’re playing word-chain games using J-POP song titles, or doing “shiritori karaoke” where the next song is chosen by the last letter of the previous one, some of you might search for something like “songs that start with XX,” right?
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole bunch of songs that start with “u.”
There are lots of words that begin with “u” that are commonly used in song titles—like umi (sea), wedding, uso (lie), and utsukushii (beautiful).
We’ve picked out a wide range of songs across different eras and by artists of all genders, so use this as a reference for choosing your next track!
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A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Great for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (121–130)
Horse and boaramerika min’yō
This is a lap-bouncing play song that babies can enjoy once they have stable head control.
The caregiver sits on the floor with legs extended, places the child on their knees, and sings while bouncing them up and down.
At the end, with the onomatopoeic “paka!” the caregiver opens their legs to catch the child, prompting smiles and giggles.
The lyrics are short and easy to memorize, designed to deepen parent–child bonding while sharing the feeling of riding a horse.
The words and sound effects vary slightly by region, which is part of the charm of a traditional children’s ditty passed down orally.
It’s a staple repertoire at daycare centers and child-rearing support centers, and it was even recorded in 2006 as a children’s song from Saga.
It’s a perfect piece for playful interaction with your baby.
Horse’s tail, pig’s tail.Sakushi: Abe Hitomi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumi
Broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta in August 1983, this song is a humorous children’s tune themed around the tails of a horse and a pig.
Written by Hitomi Abe and composed by Naosumi Yamamoto, it was selected as an outstanding piece in NHK’s Children’s Song Lyrics and Composition Contest.
The story charmingly likens a boy’s puppy-love—teasing the girl he likes—to animal tails, sweetly capturing that childish urge to tug on her pigtails.
Sung by Kyu Sakamoto and the NHK Tokyo Children’s Choir, it became well-loved and was rebroadcast in 2010 and 2015.
There are also covers by various artists, including Seiji Tanaka, and it is widely sung in kindergarten and nursery school choirs.
Its lively melody and catchy refrain make it perfect for parents and children to sing together.
One whiskey on the rocks, please.Tomonari Sora
As the title suggests, this piece from Sora Tomonari’s first album, “Civilization and Enlightenment – East West,” exudes the atmosphere of a nighttime bar.
Preserving Tomonari’s signature blend of city pop and Japanese sensibilities, its softly spoken vocals and nostalgic soundscape sink deep into the heart.
It’s a perfect track for a quiet moment after work or a night you want to spend slowly on your own.
I’m jealous.Yomi Agari
“Urayamashii na” is a track by Vocaloid producer Yomi Agari, released in October 2025.
It’s a stylish number marked by a release-cut piano and snappy guitar phrases.
The laid-back rhythm naturally gets your body swaying.
The lyrics carry a cynical message toward people swayed by instant entertainment and derivative ideas.
In just about a minute and thirty seconds, it’s a Hatsune Miku song that hooks you, moves you, and makes you think.
Collection of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for word-chain games and karaoke picks! (131–140)
Ui Devilki-you
You’ll be charmed by the protagonist who calls herself a “cute devil” and knows exactly how to be irresistible.
Composed by ki-you and released in October 2025, this electro-swing style track features VoiSona voicebank Ameoi.
It portrays a captivating duality: she plays the little devil, yet can’t act smooth in front of the person she likes—cue the heart-fluttering moments.
Sprinkled with Halloween and sweet treat metaphors, it’s a standout.
Give it a listen when you’re struggling to express your feelings—you’ll relate for sure!
Uniyakanatsuiro matsuri
This track, released for streaming in November 2025 by Natsuiro Matsuri, a first-generation Hololive member, is an electronic pop song written and composed by Kairiki Bear.
The lyrics portray a love that intertwines a desire for affection with possessiveness, creating a world that feels a touch dangerous beneath its cuteness.
The rapid-fire, high-tempo melody pairs perfectly with Matsuri’s bright vocals, resulting in an addictive quality that makes you want to move just by listening.
It’s a number packed with both pop appeal and a dark charm.
Telephone Booth by the SeaMIMI
This song by the Vocaloid producer MIMI, known for a translucent style, was released in October 2025.
Otomachi Una SV’s clear, crystalline voice drifts over a piano so evocative you can almost hear the waves.
The lyrics, which yearn for a precious person far away, are nostalgic and tinged with a touch of melancholy.
Yet there’s also a subtle warmth of hope—so quintessentially MIMI.
On nights when you want to be honest about your feelings for someone, lend it a quiet ear.