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” (351–360)
Quivering with sweet sighsYoshii Kazuya
Kazuya Yoshii, a musician who has long led Japan’s rock scene.
Released in October 2025, this work was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama DEEP: “From Here on Out, It’s Hell.” Its deeply layered sound—blending elements of Showa-era kayokyoku and R&B—beautifully complements the drama’s world, which centers on forbidden love and desire.
The string and horn arrangements by Motoki Funayama and Takashi Tsurutani add brilliance, while the deliberately spacious structure leaves a distinctive afterglow.
Immerse yourself in this sophisticated love song for adults.
Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar
Posted in 2014, this Vocaloid song was the first track using the voice synthesizer IA to be inducted into the “Legendary” category on Nico Nico Douga.
As one of Orangestar’s signature songs, it captivates with its driving rock sound and shimmering, shifting synthesizers.
The lyrics, which intertwine anxiety about whether tomorrow will come with the determination to keep moving forward, have resonated with many listeners.
It’s included on the album “Mikansei Eight Beats,” and a later band-arranged version was also released.
If you sing it at karaoke, aim for a natural, unforced vocal delivery to bring out the song’s atmosphere.
With numerous covers by singers, it’s a track that can liven up karaoke even with people who aren’t very familiar with Vocaloid.
Because you are hereUru
With her transparent, crystalline voice that resonates deeply in the heart, Uru released this song as a digital-only single in February 2020.
Written specifically as the theme song for the drama “Theseus no Fune” starring Ryoma Takeuchi, it conveys feelings of love and gratitude toward someone precious.
The lyrics express how having that person by your side makes you stronger and gentler—words that naturally bring tears to your eyes when you think of family, a partner, or someone dear.
Mirroring the drama’s story, it’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to reflect on the time and bonds you share with those who matter most.
I love youback number
Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Soar High! (Maiagare!),” this track by back number was released digitally in October 2022.
Through everyday, modest scenes, the lyrics gently prompt us to reflect on our feelings for someone precious.
The pure, self-questioning desire—how can I bring more smiles to someone important?—is something almost anyone can relate to.
It’s a perfect number for those thinking of someone far away or wanting to reaffirm what truly matters amid the busyness of daily life.
The Door to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima, whose translucent singing voice gently envelops listeners’ hearts.
Released in February 2016 as the theme song for the drama “Someday, When I Recall This Love, I Will Surely Cry,” this piece is a special track: a rearrangement of a song from the album “Ren’dez-vous” tailored for the show.
Its lyrics, like a letter to a precious person far away, are deeply moving and will surely resonate with anyone who has experienced farewell or a new departure.
The simple arrangement centered on piano and strings, if anything, highlights the weight of each word.
It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you want to reflect on memories with someone dear, or when you need courage to face forward.
calculatingly cuteHinatazaka46
This song drew attention as the lead track from the album Hinatazaka, released in September 2020.
From the perspective of a boy who’s fallen in love, it candidly portrays the charm of a slightly cunning girl, and that straightforward expression of emotion is incredibly appealing.
You can really feel the pure feelings of first love that make even her calculated moves seem endearing.
The song was also used in a Lawson campaign commercial and was performed at the 71st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2020.
Despite not being a single, it has become a popular track known across a wide audience.
Its catchy, upbeat melody is perfect for getting hyped with friends at karaoke.
The asymmetrical costumes and the choreography where they form a heart are irresistibly imitable—truly a cute track you’ll want to hear right now.
That Town, This TownNoguchi Ujō:sakushi/Nakayama Shimpei:sakkyoku
This is a children’s song about the walk home on an autumn evening.
With lyrics by Ujo Noguchi and music by Shimpei Nakayama, it was published in 1924 in the magazine “Kodomo no Kuni.” The piece was also selected in 2007 as one of Japan’s 100 Best Songs and has long been cherished as a classic.
It gently portrays a call to children hurrying home at dusk.
You can almost picture the autumn scenery as the sun gradually sets.
For older adults who remember playing until dark when they were young, it’s a song that may stir nostalgic feelings.
Why not sing it together with friends at your facility, or hum it on your way back from an autumn stroll?