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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Great songs with titles starting with 'A' (471–480)
AitaiKato Miria
A straightforward portrayal of unrequited love for someone who loves another—this is Kato Miliyah’s renowned ballad.
No matter how much it hurts, I don’t need to be number one; I just want to be loved…
The protagonist’s heartrending cry comes through palpably.
Featured on the album “Ring,” released in July 2009, the song also added depth to the film “Villain” as an insert track.
Beginning with a melancholy piano melody, the R&B-tinged track beautifully captures the agony of a love that cannot be.
This is a song especially for those whose hearts ache with feelings they know can never be returned, yet cannot stop.
I want to see you.sawada chikako
This is a signature song by Chikaco Sawada, known as the original queen of tear-jerker ballads.
Sung with rich emotion, it conveys an unbearably heartrending longing for a beloved person who has passed away, touching listeners deeply.
The background—that the lyricist wrote it in memory of his late mother—also gives the piece a universal sense of love and the pain of loss.
Originally included on the June 1990 album “I miss you,” the song caught on after being used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s program Tonight.
It ultimately sold over a million copies and spent 87 weeks on the Oricon charts, truly earning its status as a classic.
Performed on 24-Hour Television in 2022, it perfectly matched that year’s theme: “I want to see you!”
Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.
This song is a heartbreaking breakup ballad that overlays the dazzling burst of fireworks with a love coming to an end.
Though they stand side by side, their hearts no longer connect.
That frustrating relationship is portrayed against the backdrop of a late summer night.
The emotional vocals convey the painfully raw feeling of wanting to cling to memories while knowing there’s no going back.
It resonates deeply with anyone carrying an unforgettable love.
Blue SummerTRACK15
A perfect number for those fleeting, sentimental moments at the end of a dazzling season.
Released in June 2024 by the Osaka-based rock band TRACK15, this guitar-driven track captures the frustration of a hesitant love.
As vocalist Ren, who wrote the lyrics, says, he penned it “as if it were a soft drink commercial song,” blending a refreshing sound with a heart-tightening poignancy.
Give it a listen when you want to look back on bittersweet summer romance as the season fades.
Masterpieces with Titles Starting with 'A' (481–490)
I’m in LoveAran Tomoko
A captivating track with a glitzy sound that glides through the city night.
It’s a number by Tomoko Aran—lyricist and singer who helped lead the city pop scene of the 1980s.
The song is included on Fuyū Kūkan (Floating Space), the acclaimed album released in May 1983, whose supercomputer-generated cover also became a talking point.
What this work portrays, perhaps, is the exhilaration of falling in love and the romantic feeling that makes the world seem to shine.
The groovy bassline and airy synthesizers weave a sound that seems to mirror the protagonist’s buoyant heart.
Its sophisticated mood, which makes you forget the city’s clamor, turns time spent with someone special into something even more memorable.
A mellow yet danceable love song that pairs perfectly with a stylish, grown-up romance.
A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki
A single song by Miki Imai that instantly turns the gloomy image of a rainy day into a romantic scene.
Included on the classic album “retour,” released in August 1990, it also became widely loved as the opening theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV anime YAWARA!.
The lyrics capture the sweet, slightly bittersweet thrill unique to mutual feelings—being surprised by an unexpected confession from someone you like.
The sprightly melody crafted by singer-songwriter KAN and Imai’s crystal-clear vocals weave a harmony that vividly evokes the sparkle of a budding romance.
It’s the perfect song to play in that moment filled with the sense that their love is about to blossom even more.
Rainy WednesdayOhtaki Eiichi
One of Eiichi Ohtaki’s signature songs, where the gentle, soaking rain conveys the feel of summer.
You can picture yourself quietly gazing at the sea with someone dear, beside a battered old Volkswagen.
Before you know it, as you listen, you’re filled with a sentimental longing for the passing seasons.
The track was included on the classic 1981 album “A LONG VACATION,” and was later released as a single in May 1982.
With its clear, transparent vocals and wistful melody that sinks into the heart, it’s a perfect number for late summer.