Masterpieces with titles that start with 'A'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with A,” what songs come to mind?
If you can’t think of many, it turns out there are actually tons—words like “ai” (love) that often appear in lyrics and other universal terms lead to many songs when you do some research!
It seems there are quite a few ballads, too.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected and introduced songs whose titles start with A.
From timeless favorites to tracks by up-and-coming artists, you’ll find plenty of masterpieces.
Be sure to discover your own favorite “A” song!
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Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “A” (61–70)
A Lump of LoveNEW!KinKi Kids
Although it’s a B-side to KinKi Kids’ single “Hey! Minna Genki Kai?” released in November 2001, this ballad is widely cherished as one of the group’s signature songs.
With lyrics by Tsuyoshi Domoto and music by Koichi Domoto, it was also featured in Morinaga’s “DARS” chocolate commercial.
The song delicately portrays, from a feminine perspective, how love deepens through everyday gestures and the passage of time.
Its gentle melody carries a hint of wistfulness, creating a track that is both heartwarming and fleeting.
When a male singer delivers this woman’s-perspective love song with deep emotion at karaoke, listeners are sure to be drawn in by the contrast and its richly layered world.
It’s a perfect choice for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special—sing it with all your heart.
Taking shelter from the rainNEW!Penthouse
Penthouse is a band that captivates music fans with its urbane sound and rich choral work.
This song portrays the bittersweet beginning of a romance inspired by a rainy-day encounter, with a tender piano tone and a weighty ensemble intertwining to exquisite effect.
Released in July 2022, it was created as an “inspired-by” track for the manga-and-drama project “Watashi ga Himo wo Kau Nante” (“Who Would Keep a Gigolo?”).
It was later included on the album “Balcony,” released in March 2023.
With its lyrical atmosphere, it’s a perfect recommendation for those moments when you want to jot down a sentimental note on Instagram on a rainy day.
Avanna Like a human beingNEW!YASU
This song by Yasu had a remastered version released on SoundCloud in April 2021.
It’s a sophisticated, urban pop track that makes full use of the smooth singing voice of the English speech-synthesis software AVANNA.
With a pleasant soundscape that evokes jazz and lounge vibes, it’s the kind of music that will leave you spellbound.
Since September 2019, it has also been used as the ending theme for the online show “Umeha Radio,” and it has remained beloved for a long time.
The worldview of its English lyrics—precisely because they don’t fully reach the human heart—resonates all the more earnestly, gently lightening a hazy mood.
It’s the perfect song for quiet nights or those moments when you’re a bit tired and want to bask in a tender afterglow.
I hate mornings.NEW!aimyon
This is a song by Aimyon that depicts raw emotions where the afterglow of night intersects with the anxiety of morning.
It was included on her fifth album, Jealousy for Cats, released in September 2024.
The pain of a love you can’t tell anyone about and the earnest longing to wait for someone are sung with down-to-earth details.
Rather than lavish production, it’s a ballad-leaning number that pushes the emotions forward through words and melody.
It’s recommended for when you want to bask in the nostalgia of the hours from night to morning, or to listen just before dawn when you want to quietly face your feelings alone.
youNEW!yashiki takajin
“Anta,” a signature song from Takajin Yashiki’s Victor years.
Released as a single in May 1984, it is also included on the album “Catch Me.” This ballad, written in Kansai dialect, pushes the other person forward while unable to fully hide a lingering loneliness, and its deep tenderness hits you right in the heart.
It’s said to overlap with his own real-life experiences; there’s even a story that he would break down in tears whenever he sang it, leading him to keep it off the setlist for many years.
Blending elements of New Music and enka with exquisite balance, the melody—where city neon and everyday life seem to coexist—slips gently into the hearts of grown-ups.
Whether or not it had any tie-ins, it drew immense empathy, especially in his hometown of Osaka.
It’s a perfect listen for nights when you carry complex feelings, quietly stepping back while thinking of someone dear.
Age-Age PanicNEW!akami karubi
The VTuber Karubi Akami’s digital single “Age Age Panic,” released in March 2026, is a high-energy track that, true to its title, cranks the excitement all the way up.
Written and composed by Beat Mario and Maron, it’s a unique number that blends overflowing love for fried foods with an irresistibly positive vibe.
It’s also packed with catchy call-and-response-ready phrases.
A perfect song for when you want to boost your energy to the max!
For the sake of loveNEW!satō moka
This song, included on Moka Sato’s album “GLINTS,” released in August 2020, is a rock ballad that blends gentleness with strength.
Sato handled the arrangement herself, and the lyrics—depicting complicated relationships defined by dependence, obsession, and lingering feelings—leave a strong impression.
The music video features Maru Nonai, further deepening the song’s world.
Even if it’s a romance others might condemn, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re holding on to the complex desire to cherish those special moments that belong only to the two of you.