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 karaoke tracks! (231–240)
Fish’s LoveSuper VHS
It’s a number whose lyrics resonate with the heart, conjuring bittersweet scenes of summer.
This track by the electro-pop/new wave band Super VHS, featuring Mei Ehara, rides an urban sound to sing of a fleeting love.
Released as a 7-inch single in April 2019, it had previously been included on the September 2016 compilation album “Young Folks in Metropolis.” The cool vocals seem to accentuate the protagonist’s hidden passion and sadness.
Give it a listen on a night when you’re in the mood for a touch of sentimentality.
Diva XMiyamori Bungaku
Your body can’t help but start moving to the striking fusion of dance music and rap! Created by Vocaloid producer Bungaku Miyamori—known for tracks like “king妃jack躍”—this piece was released as a video in June 2025.
It’s included on the 3rd album, “Show Window City,” and the lyrics, sung by Hatsune Miku, are irresistible as she asks, “What I truly am depends on you.” Over powerful beats and electronic sound, words that rouse the soul are set dancing.
The music video by Shinya Nidō is stylish as well, further amplifying the song’s sense of speed.
A compilation of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (241–250)
Oops!Suzuki Airi
A cheerful pop number sung by Airi Suzuki, a former Hello! Project Kids member.
Released in June 2025, this piece packs energetic charm into a brief 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
The lyrics, reportedly penned by Suzuki herself, convey genuine feelings and resonate directly alongside a catchy melody.
It’s perfect for brightening your mood or listening to before taking on a challenge—sure to give you energy and courage.
Enjoy Airi Suzuki’s cute yet powerful vocals!
We are.Do As Infinity
A winter song I recommend for when you want to be wrapped in a sparkling, positive mood.
Released as a single in November 2000, it’s themed around shooting stars and sings about the miracle of meeting.
It may not be a straightforward Christmas song, but toward the end there’s an English lyric that depicts the holy night.
The track is packed with pop sensibility, and Ban-san’s soaring vocals feel so pleasant you might just swoon.
The chic guitar riff and approachable balance feel exquisitely on point.
With strings in the mix, it carries a light, exhilarating drive, making it perfect not only for karaoke but also for a road trip!
Singing Rabbitsupittsu
Spitz’s “Uta Usagi” is a song that gracefully depicts the subtle fluctuations of a hidden crush.
There are times when you can’t confess your feelings to a teacher and end up keeping them deep inside.
In such moments, this piece has the power to turn emotions into words.
Its nostalgic guitar sound and candid, heartfelt vocals both accompany the listener’s feelings and evoke the poignancy of the distance from the teacher.
With a blend of crystalline beauty and bittersweetness, it resonates in the hearts of all who struggle with love.
When you want to quietly affirm your feelings, this song is sure to be an irreplaceable support.
Seaside at Dusk, H.128: No. 3 “The Stormy Seashore”Bohuslav Martinů
Here’s a piano piece that will make you forget the summer heat: “Evening at the Shore, No.
3” from Bohuslav Martinů’s 1921 collection for solo piano, Evening at the Shore, H.128.
The piece vividly conjures the image of standing on a stormy shoreline, weaving the undulating motion of waves through arpeggios while balancing it with a firm sense of musical form.
The middle section surges with storm-like intensity, leading through a virtuosic cadenza before settling into a calm recapitulation—one of the work’s highlights.
It’s a piece that will sweep away summer languor and bring a cool breeze to the heart.
Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in evocative musical scenery or who enjoy a dramatic musical arc.
seasideL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Released in November 2007, the masterpiece KISS debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums chart, marking L’Arc~en~Ciel’s seventh No.
1 weekly album.
From this album, I’d like to highlight a gem that quietly shines, evoking a seaside scene before your eyes.
Its melody line, reminiscent of gentle waves, showcases tetsuya’s refined songwriting.
The lyrical worldview suggests a fleeting love story with a mermaid, or perhaps an eternal farewell that arrives without a word—tightening the chest with its poignancy.
The futility of an unfulfilled love, a sense of loss like fruit plucked before it ripens, intertwines with hyde’s emotionally rich vocals to resonate achingly in the heart.
Listen quietly by the seaside at twilight, and it will surely offer a gentle companion to your sentimental mood.