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 shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (371–380)
Tell me you love me, even if it’s a lie.suisou gurashi
The sweet, bittersweet vocals and lyrics that depict a girl falling in love leave a strong impression! Sung by Suisougurashi, it’s a heart-fluttering love song.
You can feel her desire to stay with the person she likes by pretending to miss the last train.
Released in January 2021, the song gained popularity mainly on social media.
She finds out the person she likes already has a girlfriend, yet she still can’t suppress her feelings… It’s perfect for anyone experiencing that kind of aching love.
The inner conflict of a girl swaying in a forbidden romance is portrayed very realistically.
A False Storychakura
Chakura is a four-piece girls’ band from Hachioji, Tokyo, formed in June 2022, drawing attention as a self-proclaimed headlong, full-speed act.
Their song “Kurage,” released in November 2022, has surpassed 400,000 views on YouTube, becoming a viral hit.
Through works themed around purity and love, they offer listeners unfamiliar, fresh experiences.
Their straight-ahead guitar rock sound—reminiscent of Chatmonchy and yonige—shines with a unique sensibility that captures the sparkle of youth.
jellyfishchakura
Formed in 2022 in Hachioji—a veritable holy ground that has produced prominent rock bands like Maximum the Hormone, Good Morning America, and TOTALFAT—Chakura is a four-piece girls’ band currently attracting attention on the music scene.
Calling themselves a “headlong girls’ band,” their song Kurage, which also marks the band’s first-ever music video, stands out as a masterpiece distinguished by delicate lyricism and a heartrending melody.
The vocals are striking as well, conveying uncontrollable emotion with a restrained, matter-of-fact delivery that captured the hearts of sharp-eared music fans.
The arrangement’s incorporation of a danceable beat that gives it an infectious groove is another clever touch.
Canned Universenamiguru
Uchuu no Kanzume, produced in 2023 by Namiguru, a Vocaloid producer known for songs featuring Zundamon inspired by zunda mochi, is a charming track created to celebrate Sayo’s first birthday anniversary.
Its music video, which depicts her walking through the city at night, is adorable.
Set to a jazz-based, rhythmic band performance, bright, poppy synth tones shine through.
Her girlish singing voice pairs perfectly with the dreamy sound.
It’s a Vocaloid song that makes full use of her traits and voice as a cat girl.
Colder than the seanedji
It makes you feel as if you’ve wandered into a dream.
“Colder Than the Sea,” by Vocaloid producer Nejino, is a track released in February 2025.
The contrast between the light, piano-driven pop sound and the shadowy lyrical world keeps you hooked.
It feels like someone is digging up memories you had tucked away deep in your heart.
The innocent quality of Seikai’s vocals might be one reason for that.
It’s a Vocaloid song with a mysterious charm that has you listening through to the end before you even realize it.
Ura-springponzu
Speaking of graduation, it marks a new beginning, and at the same time, it’s a moment when we part ways with our loved ones.
Vocaloid producer Ponz’s song “Uraharu” gives voice to those complex feelings.
Wrapped in warmth yet tinged with a gentle melancholy that brings a lump to your throat, the track quietly stays close to the listener’s heart.
It’s also a dance tune with a Japanese flair, crafted to let you sink into a nostalgic atmosphere.
In the season of spring, when so many emotions swirl, this song is sure to resonate.
Wavesmiyumin
Released in June 2024, this track by Miyumin, known for a tender musicality that soothes listeners’ hearts, is a finely crafted piece that likens the ebb and flow of personal emotions to waves.
Set to a pop-rock sound, it portrays the anxieties and fears we face in life, while also singing about how, together with someone precious to you, those challenges can be overcome.
Miyumin’s clear, translucent vocals deepen the song’s world.
When you’re feeling down, this song will surely stay by your side.
Please take your time and give it a careful listen.