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.” Great for shiritori or choosing songs for karaoke! (141–150)
Welcome Down Towndauntaun
It’s an ‘80s-style pop tune with a comfortable ensemble that features sparkling synthesizer tones.
In this song, the joy and gratitude of meeting someone you love are expressed in a straightforward way.
It’s about honestly appreciating the other person’s kindness and acting with the pure motivation of simply liking them.
The lyrics vividly evoke the image of a devoted protagonist, making it a captivating number.
This track was included on the album “GOBU・GOBU,” released in November 1988.
It’s a heartwarming song that’s perfect as BGM for a drive date with someone special—sure to heighten both of your feelings.
Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa
Koresawa is a female singer-songwriter who enjoys overwhelming support from women in their teens and twenties.
Her down-to-earth lyrics that portray the feelings of young women have earned her tremendous popularity.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “Uwaki Shitara Akan de” (“Don’t You Dare Cheat”).
Although its vocal range is high—mid2A to hiC#—the key is set to be easy to sing for women with a typical vocal range.
If you identify the right key for yourself, it’s a song that should be quite easy to sing.
UraraHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Urara was the first “Song of the Month” for Maya Onee-san on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, debuting as the song for April 2022.
It was written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari.
The bright, rhythmic melody and gentle, uplifting lyrics—like “Let’s give a warm, tight hug; everything will be all right”—leave a strong impression on both children and adults.
It’s a lively yet tender tune that perfectly suits new beginnings in spring and everyday moments for parents and kids alike.
Liar MoonYorushika
This ballad by Yorushika is perfect for autumn, when the hustle and bustle of summer settles down and a certain loneliness sets in.
Delicate piano melodies intertwine with vocalist suis’s clear, translucent voice, seeping deeply into the listener’s heart.
It portrays the loneliness of a protagonist who continues to wait, even as memories of a loved one fade away.
That feeling overlaps with the bittersweetness of summer coming to an end, making it all the more moving.
This beautiful song was produced as the ending theme for the anime film A Whisker Away, released in June 2020, further deepening the story’s emotional afterglow.
On those long autumn nights when you want to reflect on seasons past, it’s a piece to savor alone, slowly and fully.
bubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)wanuka
As the clamor of summer fades and a hint of loneliness settles in, Wanuka’s songs resonate deeply.
Like bubbles that rise to the water’s surface and vanish at once, they seem to sing of fleeting summer romances and memories.
Beneath the wish to be beautiful lies an inescapable emptiness and bittersweet ache, carried on delicate, subtly Japanese-tinged melodies that press upon the heart.
This work was released in February 2022 and is also included on the first album Aonizai, released the same year.
It’s the perfect track for a late-summer dusk, when the night breeze turns a little chilly and you want to be alone with your thoughts.
It will gently stay by your side as you reflect on the season that has passed.
Ephemeral FireworksKamisama wa saikoro o furanai
The rock ballad by God Doesn’t Roll Dice gently accompanies that faintly wistful feeling of bidding farewell to summer.
This work likens a blazing summer romance and its end to lights blooming and vanishing in the night sky.
Told from a female perspective, the lyrics conjure scenes like the mismatched footprints the two leave along the water’s edge, calling summer memories back to life.
Released in July 2020, the song was later included on the EP Cultural Singularity and the acclaimed album Event Horizon.
It’s the perfect number for late summer nights, when you want to be alone with your thoughts and sink into the ache of a bittersweet love.
Wednesday04 Limited Sazabys
An emotional rock tune that keeps you company on a languid Wednesday night.
It’s a track by 04 Limited Sazabys, a rock band from Nagoya.
Included on the mini-album “monolith,” released in February 2014, it captures the late-night feeling where thoughts swirl and the boundary between emotions grows blurred, expressed through a sound where urgency and wistfulness intersect.
The piece was reportedly crafted during a tour, with the members pooling ideas in the limited time they had.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to pause a little and spend a night in dialogue with your inner self.