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! (391–400)
vortexPorunogurafiti
A song that portrays the complexities of human emotions and mental states.
Its lyrics depict the warmth of physical connection and the inner struggles that arise when feelings become too intense, making it a striking piece that evokes different emotions in each listener.
Released in February 2003, the track was used as the opening theme for the TV Asahi drama “Sky High,” marking PornoGraffitti’s first drama tie-in.
It’s a recommended song for those who want to think deeply about what love is and the complexity of human desires and emotions.
Songs that start with “U”: a roundup. Perfect for word-chain games or picking karaoke songs! (401–410)
Song of the Depressingly/Beautiful PeopleMakishimamu Za Horumon
An all-out, high-energy track that cranks the tension to the max and makes you want to jump around.
One of Maximum the Hormone’s signature songs, it’s included on their 2013 album Yoshu Fukushu.
The lyrics tackle a deep, heavy theme that seems to give voice to the cries of those struggling with depression, riding on a hyper-charged sound.
The fiercely dynamic guitar riffs are sure to drive listeners’ excitement to the limit.
It’s a song for anyone confronting the darkness within yet still determined to keep looking forward.
Foam Maidenmisekai
A masterpiece that poignantly and beautifully captures the fleeting nature of summer.
Released by Misekai in August 2024, the song is influenced by illustrations from popular artist Nono Kumagai.
Its nostalgic melody and sentimental lyrics blend perfectly, vividly expressing the atmosphere of late summer and reflections on the passage of time.
Though pop, it carries a certain bittersweet mood that resonates deeply.
The synth-pop sound is refined as well, poised to become a new modern staple of summer songs.
Best enjoyed alone during a summer twilight—sure to bring cherished memories back to life within you.
LieYuika
This song delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they waver between a gentle lie and a cruel truth.
It’s a track by Yuika included on the album Longing for Indigo, released in June 2024.
Unlike her previous pop and ballad styles, it weaves profound lyrics about confronting one’s own weaknesses and contradictions into a passionate and powerful sound.
It has been a hot topic on social media and has captured the hearts of many listeners.
Filled with elements that anyone can relate to—such as the contradictions in everyday relationships and the struggle between true feelings and facades—this piece is perfect for moments when you want to face yourself in quiet or organize your thoughts.
Oolong-chanrīmanmaiku
A hip-hop track by Salaryman Mike delivered over a Chinese-style groove.
This unique song celebrates the charm of a woman who orders oolong tea at a group date.
Released in March 2018, it humorously captures the scene of a drinking party, and its catchy beat and rhythmic flow become more and more addictive as you listen.
The music video even features 80s-style kung fu action.
Put on this high-energy track and flip the vibe of the room in an instant!
You’re lying—again tonight.Rosu Indiosu & Shirubia
A masterpiece of mood kayō that portrays the poignant push-and-pull of love between a man and a woman.
Released in 1981 by Los Indios & Silvia, this song exquisitely balances a man’s earnest confession of love with the woman’s complex feelings as she cannot accept it.
Performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it vividly sings of a couple’s missed connections and remains a karaoke and snack-bar favorite.
Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy a duet with a like-minded opposite-sex friend or someone you meet on the spot.
William Tell OvertureRosshīni
The overture to a grand opera by Rossini, one of Italy’s most iconic composers.
Structured in four parts, it begins at dawn, passes through a storm scene, moves into pastoral tranquility, and then unfolds into a heroic march—a truly masterful progression.
Premiered in 1829, this work became widely known as the opening theme of the American TV series The Lone Ranger and was also used on Fuji TV’s Oretachi Hyokin-zoku, lodging itself in the memories of many.
Its powerful rhythms and dynamic melodies make it perfect for the exit scene at a school sports day, heightening the excitement as participants leave the field and bringing the event to a rousing, resonant close.