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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Songs that start with “U” — a roundup. Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (211–220)
Yummy! BentoET-KING
This is a song that warmly expresses gratitude to family in friendly Kansai dialect, playfully personifying the contents of a bento.
Side dishes like mentaiko and fried chicken are cast as princes and princesses, and the feelings of thanks toward the family who make delicious meals are sung in straightforward words.
Included on the album “SOUL LAUNDRY,” the song was released in June 2008.
It’s a family-friendly work featuring ET-KING’s signature approachable hip-hop sound and humor-filled Kansai dialect.
Law of the Seatiny yawn
tiny yawn has been gaining attention for their distinctive sound that weaves together elements of ’90s emo, post-rock, and neo-soul.
Formed in 2017, this four-piece crafts a sound where delicate riffs and technical musicianship create something simple yet deeply resonant.
In 2021, they won ROAD TO JAPAN JAM and received the Roland Award at Ototama Grand Prix, earning high praise within the scene.
Their songs gently capture the small emotions and everyday scenes of daily life—highly recommended for anyone seeking a soothing respite from a busy day.
Guilty NightAran Tomoko
A gem that epitomizes city pop, offering a glimpse of urban sophistication and mature romance.
Tomoko Aran’s sultry vocals resonate with rich emotion, perfectly blending with Tetsuro Oda’s jazzy sound and medium-tempo disco groove.
It’s a superb work that captures a decadent nocturnal atmosphere and the bittersweet feelings of adult love in exquisite balance.
Featured on the 1982 album Shikisai Kankaku (Sense of Color), the track was produced by Masanori Sasaji and features an all-star lineup, including Yasuaki Shimizu on saxophone, Takayuki Hijikata on guitar, as well as Akira Takasaki of Loudness and Masahiro Andoh of T-SQUARE.
An ideal song for when you want to soak in a cosmopolitan mood or savor a night of grown-up romance.
Witch doctorInomata Takeshi & Hizu Furenzu
Centered around drummer Takeshi Inomata, who played a vital role in Japan’s jazz scene, “Takeshi Inomata & His Friends” features top Japanese jazz musicians.
Their sophisticated arrangements and outstanding performance skills have earned high praise for their innovative musicality.
Released in the mid-1970s, Get Happy is an ambitious work that weaves elements of bebop and hard bop around Inomata’s dynamic drumming.
From standards to Inomata’s own originals, the album shines with a wide expressive range—from delicate brushwork to powerful stick playing.
Boasting high-quality sound enabled by the latest recording technology of its time and infused with a passion to bring Japanese jazz to the world, this is a recording I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking jazz’s free expression and refined musicality.
With YouChris Brown
This R&B ballad, gently resonating with the sound of an acoustic guitar, breathes with the deep expression of love that American artist Chris Brown poured into it.
The melody opens with a warm, intimate call, tenderly enveloping his powerful feelings and devotion to his lover.
Its pure expression of love that transcends material values, together with vocals that reveal glimmers of hope amid bittersweet emotion, deeply moved many listeners.
Released in December 2007 from the album “Exclusive,” the song reached No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and claimed the No.
1 spot in New Zealand, resonating with audiences around the world.
It’s a track perfect for quiet moments with someone special or for times when you want to calm your heart.
When Destinies AlignLOVEBITES
A majestic power metal piece where exhilarating twin guitars intersect with burning passion.
Released on LOVEBITES’ January 2020 album Electric Pentagram, this gem of a track sings of the bond among its five members, brought together not by chance but by fate.
It powerfully depicts the challenge of venturing into the unknown and the strong unity among comrades.
The resolve to overcome hardships and carve out a new future resonates deeply alongside the heavy sound.
As a supportive anthem, this song will gently encourage those striving toward their dreams and those walking the path with cherished companions, staying close to the heart.
Weekend rollhalca
It’s a mid-tempo pop song.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime ‘mono,’ the track is set for release in May 2025.
Co-written by halca and Shingo Yamazaki, it beautifully captures the worldview of the anime, which portrays the everyday lives of the high school girls in the Cine-Photo Research Club.
The bright, translucent vocals are striking, vividly conveying a sense of youth.
Its gentle tempo and melodic softness also make it easy to sing.