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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Collection of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for word-chain games and karaoke picks! (131–140)
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners
Created by Wienners as the opening theme for the 50th anniversary work of the Super Sentai series, this track is a high-velocity rock number that fuses punk and electro, staying true to the lineage of their self-proclaimed galactic punk.
There’s an anecdote that Tamiya 2060% instantly rekindled his childhood memories of past Sentai theme songs and finished the song in just one day, and you can really feel the creators’ passion through that.
Perfect for this commemorative work that began airing in February 2025, the lyrics—centered on victory and uniqueness—resonate powerfully, and just listening to it naturally lifts your spirits.
Give it a listen when you want an energy boost in the morning or need the courage to take on a challenge.
There was no meaning to being born.mafumafu
This is Mafumafu’s signature work, a cry from the heart that chronicles losing one’s sense of self-worth and ceaselessly questioning the meaning of life.
It’s included on the album “Kagurairo Artifact,” released in October 2019.
The song confronts the value of discarded lives, a society indifferent to others, and the powerlessness of being unable to save anything despite having the potential to become anyone.
Though the lyrics are filled with despairing questions, they ultimately resound with a strong resolve that we must go on living.
It’s a song that stands beside those who find life hard or have lost sight of their own worth.
We are the ONE ~We are one~Kushida Akira
The ending theme that wrapped up 2003’s Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger is a song that truly celebrates teamwork, brightly sung by Akira Kushida and the Mori no Ki Children’s Choir.
Repeating words like “courage” and “hope,” it delivers a powerful message that we can face hardships because we have our friends by our side.
With the team name and callouts popping up one after another, it cleverly invites kids to sing along.
The lyrics are by Yumi Yoshimoto, the music by Yasuo Kosugi, and the arrangement by Seiichi Kyoda, and the song was also used as an insert track in the show itself.
The single was released by Nippon Columbia in March of the same year, and it’s included on the best album “BEST — I am the ONE —.” It’s perfect for family time enjoying the Super Sentai series, and when everyone sings together, it creates a real sense of unity.
person of moistureakai kouen
From the translucent opening, tones spread out as if you were underwater, creating a mysterious sense of floating.
It’s a track included on the 2012 mini-album “Toumei na no ka Kuro na no ka” (“Is It Transparent or Is It Black?”).
Composed solely of a chorus and a bridge, it’s an experimental piece whose pleasant melody line lingers in your ears.
The lyrics by Yonezu Masaki Tsuno are deeply enigmatic, as if capturing fluctuations of emotion just as they are.
The beauty of the choral work also stands out.
It might strike a chord when something in your heart feels unsettled.
A day that’s happy and lonelyTakeuchi Mariya
It’s a moving ballad told from a mother’s perspective, celebrating her beloved child’s marriage.
The lyrics portray the complex feelings of a parent—the joy of watching a child leave the nest mixed with a touch of loneliness—tightening the heart.
The song was produced in May 2008 as a collaborative commercial track for P&G’s Pantene and Zexy, and it was also included on the acclaimed album “Expressions.” It even achieved the remarkable feat of entering the singles Top 10 at the age of 53 years and 2 months.
Listening to this piece on the special day of a family’s new beginning may bring back memories of the irreplaceable days you’ve spent together and make you want to express your gratitude.
A Beautiful Burning ForestToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
This track by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra—known largely for their instrumental image—features Tamio Okuda as a guest vocalist.
The lyrics, evoking the unease of being lost in a forest with no exit and a lingering sense of impending farewell, leave a strong impression.
Okuda’s slightly languid voice beautifully conveys the bittersweet world the song paints.
Released in February 2002, it also became widely known as the song used in Kirin’s “Hyouketsu Kajitsu” commercial.
With its progression from a quiet introduction to a passionate band sound, it’s a perfect fit for a sentimental night.
Winter BellBREAKERZ
Although it was the B-side to the single “LOVE FIGHTER ~Koi no Battle~,” released in November 2009, this winter classic by BREAKERZ was featured as the ending theme for Yomiuri TV’s “Joho Live Miyane-ya” and as the commercial song for Huis Ten Bosch’s “City of Lights 2009.” The lyrics delicately depict the exhilaration and anxiety of winter romance: the joy of indifference to Christmas turning into a special night after meeting someone important, the warmth of holding hands in a city glittering with illuminations, and the bittersweet ache of continuing to think of someone even when apart.
With DAIGO’s soaring vocals and a fresh arrangement featuring a co-arranger, this ballad-style track is the perfect song for a holy night spent with a loved one.