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' (381–390)
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)
A single from August 2018 filled with a warmth that envelops the feeling of thinking about a loved one.
Written and composed by GReeeeN, with Seiji Kameda invited as arranger, it’s a grand ballad.
MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess and HIDE’s chorus blend exquisitely, gently wrapping the listener’s heart.
The piece won the Best Vocal Performance at the 60th Japan Record Awards, is included on the album “Life is going on and on,” and has surpassed 100 million streams.
It also pairs beautifully with the simple, gentle timbre of a music box.
Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki
This is the song Yuki Koyanagi debuted with in 1999, and I think it’s a ballad everyone admires.
Some of you might have listened to this track on repeat, right? Even if you think you’re tone-deaf, songs you’ve listened to a lot tend to stick in your memory, so when you actually sing them, you’ll often find you can surprisingly stay on pitch! So don’t be afraid to give it a try.
The A and B sections sit in a relatively calm range, but the pitch jumps up quickly from the chorus into the C section, so it feels great if you adjust the key to one that’s comfortable for you and sing the English parts too.
The accompaniment is solid, so you should still be able to sing it coolly even if you lower the key.
Overall, there’s no need to belt—sing with a light touch, keeping a head-voice feel in mind, and give it a try.
I hate youMasaki Yūji
The debut work by Yuji Masaki, released by Warner-Pioneer in December 1982, is an enka song issued under the stage name Gorō Shiranui.
With lyrics by Seitaro Uyama and music by Akito Shikata, the piece, despite bearing the strong word “hatred” in its title, portrays emotions where lingering affection and unresolved attachment intertwine beneath the surface.
Its appeal lies in the classic enka style that conveys wavering passion through vocal techniques like kobushi and deliberate pauses.
Please take your time and listen closely!
Autumn HotelMori Shinichi
In a hotel lounge after the summer bustle has faded, you tilt your glass while listening to a melancholy piano.
This is a ballad for adults that conjures up just such a scene.
The piece was included on “Hana,” a single released in June 2005 to commemorate Shinichi Mori’s 40th anniversary as a singer.
The lyrics were written by Yu Aku, and the composition was done by Mori himself.
With raw honesty, it portrays the heartache of weeping over a love that has passed and being crushed by loneliness, and his husky, deeply expressive voice seeps right into your chest.
As the seasons turn and the protagonist overcomes sorrow, quietly trying to face forward, the song seems to gently stay by their side.
It’s a hidden gem you’ll want to listen to on a long autumn night when you feel like being alone with your thoughts.
Melancholy HotelShimizu Setsuko / Tosa Naru Akira
Singer Setsuko Shimizu, known for her glossy low register and husky voice, and Tosei Kochi, who is also active as an actor and novelist—their duet tells the story of a forbidden love set in a hotel.
Even knowing it will be their last love, they can’t help being drawn to each other… Those aching emotions between a man and a woman ride a bluesy melody that goes straight to the heart.
The song is included on Shimizu’s single “Koibi,” released in February 2025.
The back-and-forth with Kochi, whom Shimizu reportedly coached in singing over nine years, conveys the depth of their mentor–student relationship and pulls you right in.
It’s a richly flavored number that gently keeps you company on nights when you’re troubled by an adult romance.
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with “A” (391–400)
I still love UPerfume
My feelings for the one I love only grow stronger, and there’s nothing I can do.
This medium-tempo number is for anyone experiencing that kind of aching, unrequited love.
The song portrays the emotions of a protagonist who keeps thinking about someone yet can’t do anything, tucking away their sinking feelings in their heart.
Sophisticated electronic sounds blend with a sentimental melody, gently seeping into the listener’s heart.
If you listen on a night when you can’t be honest with yourself and are lost in your thoughts alone, it will quietly stay by your side and soothe that helpless heart.
Uncontrollablesatomi
Satomi, who is also active as a member of the entertainment unit Strawburry Prince (focused on video streaming), released this track from his second full album “S’s” in September 2025.
Many listeners may find themselves relating their own experiences to the lyrics, which depict someone resisting peer pressure and standing firm for what’s right.
The heavy, hard‑driving band sound and vocals laced with shouts are sure to set your heart ablaze.
It’s an aggressive rock tune where uncontrollable impulses erupt.