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” (261–270)
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
This is the opening theme of Fuji TV’s “Ponkikkies,” which I was also watching at the time.
It’s a classic from 1994 that’s loved by both kids and adults, depicting everyday scenes with a lively tempo and a bright melody.
It’s also known as the song from Suntory’s “Zen” commercial, and it holds a kind of motivational anthem position, cheerfully portraying people commuting to work and school.
The overall vocal range is F3–A4, which is quite modest, and if you can use falsetto well, it should be easy for anyone to sing.
If you take a breath between each phrase, you should be able to make it to the end without running out of air.
It’s a refreshing song, so definitely try singing it at karaoke.
footprint(s)Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster, a vocal group that continues to captivate hearts with their beautiful harmonies.
Released in September 2020 as their 16th single, this work was written as the set piece for the junior high school division of the 87th NHK National School Music Competition.
Its message has been highly acclaimed, winning the Excellence Award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards, among other honors.
With lyrics penned by the members themselves, the song reassures listeners that even when they feel anxiety or loneliness, their journey has had meaning—sentiments that may resonate with the emotions of spring, a season of great change.
It’s an emotional number that gently accompanies the season of meetings and farewells, giving courage to move forward into the future even amid uncertainty.
Though the road home is lit by the glow of madder red…Shiina Ringo
A ballad set on the way home at dusk, expressing heartache, anxiety, and feelings that can’t be put into words.
It’s included on Innocence Moratorium and reflects teenage emotions, portraying the bittersweetness and unease of twilight alongside a fuzz-tinged bassline.
Among fans, it’s cherished as a hidden gem.
It’s also popular for karaoke and is often called a poignant classic that evokes evening scenes from late summer into autumn.
For the verse, drop your voice as if placing it right in front of you, and from the chorus on, be careful not to suddenly belt.
It’s good to focus on making the opening lines clear and crisp.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
There are nights when, the more dearly you care for someone, the more you’re seized by a bittersweet ache that makes you even doubt where you belong.
This song from Kenshi Yonezu’s album YANKEE gently stays by the side of a wavering heart like that.
The sorrow that sits right next to the joy of meeting, and the secrets you want to tell but end up hiding.
Even while holding contradictory feelings, the earnest wish to simply stay connected with the other person is sure to bring you to tears.
Included on the album YANKEE released in April 2014, this track also became widely loved as a Tokyo Metro commercial song.
Its music video, illustrated by Yonezu himself, drew attention as well, and its bittersweet yet warm worldview has resonated with many.
It’s a song especially for those who lack confidence and feel timid in love, or for those who keep an unfulfilled longing tucked away in their hearts.
It will affirm even that pain as something beautiful.
Masterpieces With Titles Starting With “A” (271–280)
We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48
This is a spring pop tune by HKT48, an idol group based in Hakata, that colors the season of parting.
It was released in March 2014 as their third single.
At the time, it sold about 270,000 copies in its first week and became a hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It was also used in a Tokyo Monorail commercial and as the ending theme for the TV show “HKT48 no Odekake!”, so many people likely remember its unique and catchy chorus.
Even slightly bittersweet situations like changing classes or graduation are turned into positive feelings by their lively vocals.
Give this song a listen for the courage to dive into a new environment.
Rhapsody of the Blue Skyfhána
A dance number by fhána that makes your body move to its sprightly rhythm and dazzling brass sound.
The lyrics, depicting people from different worlds joining hands to build a lively everyday life, are perfect for the spring season when you dive into a new environment.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, the track was released in January 2017 as their 10th single.
It marked their first tie-up with Kyoto Animation, and the released music video has garnered a great deal of support.
Even when you’re weighed down by worries or anxieties, listening to this song will surely lift your spirits.
It’s a classic brimming with exhilaration that makes you look forward to meeting new friends.
When the wind blows toward that townHitsuji Bungaku
A cheering song by Hitsujibungaku that evokes a nostalgic landscape and the anticipation of days to come.
Included on the EP “you love,” released in August 2021, this track is filled with a gentle warmth—like wrapping your arms around yourself—amid a breezy sense of speed.
In 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s in-program drama “Azato Rendra,” resonating with many hearts.
When you leave a familiar place for a new town, don’t you sometimes feel your chest swell with both excitement and anxiety? In those moments, the light, lively beat and expansive vocals will loosen up a stiffened heart.
It’s a song that brings a refreshing breeze to anyone standing at the starting line of a new life.