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.” Perfect for word-chain games or karaoke picks! (161–170)
Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki
This breezy number by Suzuki Suzuki quickly took off on TikTok as a “summer drive song.” The track conjures vivid scenes of a car full of close friends heading for the ocean and moments spent on the beach.
What it captures isn’t a special event, but an irreplaceable stretch of time that blends the cozy ease of lounging in your living room with the exhilaration of summer.
Since its release in August 2021, it’s become so popular that over 110,000 related videos have been posted on TikTok.
The song is also included on the album 313.
Put it on during a drive with friends, and it’s guaranteed to set the stage for unforgettable summer memories!
Common murres and seals10-FEET
It’s a track that majestically paints an inner landscape, impressing fans as if it were a grand documentary film.
Created to mark 10-FEET’s 20th anniversary and released in November 2017, it’s included on the album Fin.
The song seems to sing about the importance of the small happiness hidden in everyday life—something you can find precisely because you’ve known sorrow.
Fin, a masterpiece into which vocalist TAKUMA poured so much passion that he called it “like a last will and testament,” peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
When things aren’t going well and you’re feeling down, listening to it might give you a hint to shift your perspective.
It will likely leave you with a warm feeling, as if embraced by vast nature.
Songs that start with “U” compiled. Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (171–180)
We GOKetsumeishi
Inspired by the work of seasoned veterans, a new employee takes a hard look at themselves and takes a step forward.
This is a rousing anthem that portrays a fresh coming-of-age story.
It’s filled with a warmth that lifts your spirits and gives you a strong push whenever you’re tempted to compare yourself to others and feel discouraged, or when you’re about to stand still.
Released digitally in advance in January 2024, this song is included on the album “Ketsuno-Polis 13.” Isn’t it the perfect track for the starting line of anyone facing a new challenge and feeling just a little hesitant?
Vodka CranberryConan Gray
Conan Gray, a singer-songwriter from the U.S.
who earns immense empathy from Gen Z by singing honestly about his own experiences.
This work portrays the bittersweet feeling of realizing that your partner’s attitude has changed after the relationship ends.
Its delicate, dramatic sound—reportedly reworked twice with a Grammy-winning producer—resonates deeply.
It’s a lead single from his fourth album, Wishbone, scheduled for release in August 2025, and the music video, featuring actor Corey Fogelmanis as his lover, plays like a short film.
The emotional distance conveyed without words heightens the late-summer melancholy even more.
Axolotl supercarNbachi
A collaboration between Vocaloid producer Nbadji—known for “Sukina Souzai Happyou Dragon”—and illustrator Yabako.
This piece captivates with a surreal world centered on a mysterious vehicle that speeds over both land and water.
Its unique theme and rhyme-laced wordplay pack a punch that sticks in your head after just one listen.
The clear vocals of Kasane Teto SV and the poppy sound are also major draws.
Why not let yourself go with the sprightly beat?
WATERSuchmos
Suchmos is a band that distills diverse musicality into an urbane sound, captivating countless fans.
This track is marked by a floating, psychedelic feel—close your eyes and it’s as if you’re drifting through outer space.
It may well depict human imperfection: the murky parts we all carry in our hearts and the longing for something pure.
Opening the acclaimed 2019 album THE ANYMAL, this song also served as the J-WAVE 30th anniversary theme.
Put it on at night when you want to step away from the bustle of everyday life and sink into music alone, and you’ll likely spend a special moment facing your inner self.
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This is a song whose gently supportive lyrics resonate with the hearts of modern people worn down by hectic days.
Before you realize it, time has passed, and your emotions get overwritten by work—something many can relate to.
The piece portrays a heartrending cry of someone struggling to reclaim lost time and their true self.
It’s a track by the AI idol unit 204♡NotContents produced by Kibimara, released in January 2025.
When you listen to it, don’t you feel your numbed heart stirred, as if telling you, “I have to search the contents of the file called ‘myself’?”