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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!

Masterpieces with Titles Starting with 'A' (481–490)

You from that summerSugiyama Kiyotaka

This is a summer song for adults, created to mark Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s 30th anniversary since his debut.

Included on the album “OCEAN,” released in July 2016, the piece recounts unforgettable summer memories spent with a loved one in days gone by.

The imagery—so vivid you can almost feel the sea breeze and hear the surf—blends with Sugiyama’s refined vocals, gently resonating in the listener’s heart.

Many listeners say that when they hear this song, their hearts time-travel back in time.

ice cream complexAfter the Rain

[MV] Ice Cream Complex / After the Rain (Soraru × Mafumafu)
ice cream complexAfter the Rain

Like ice cream where sweetness and chill coexist, this piece by After the Rain reflects a complex emotional tapestry.

With a wintry, transparent sound, it vividly contrasts Soraru’s calm vocals with Mafumafu’s soaring high notes.

According to Mafumafu, the song actually features chord progressions that are overly complex, so be sure to notice the craftsmanship beneath its pop melody.

Released in January 2023 to mark the duo’s 7th anniversary, it was later included on the album “I’m Your Hero.”

Ice CreamChara

How about a song that’s sweet and a little bittersweet—like an ice cream that’s just starting to melt? The singer is Chara, who captivates many fans with her uniquely immersive world.

Accompanied by scenes of eating ice cream, the song portrays a pure yet slightly precarious feeling of love, expressed through Chara’s signature airy, floating vocals.

It’s not just sweet; the mix of anxiety and impatience creates a complex emotion that slowly resonates with the listener.

This track was the B-side to the single “Koi o Shita,” released in September 1993, and is also included on the acclaimed album Violet Blue, which debuted at No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

ice creamDOES

DOES – DOES – 09 – Ice Cream
ice creamDOES

It’s a groovy surf-sound number that also carries a subtly twisted garage rock spirit! Crafted by DOES, a three-piece band from Fukuoka, the track opens with breezy guitars that beckon you toward a blue ocean, then suddenly shifts into a development that feels like a psychedelic mirage—remarkably unique.

The lyrics, set on a beach and depicting scenes of summer, leave a strong impression.

The image of ice cream melting in an instant seems to symbolize youth that vanishes just as quickly.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who finds a plain, sunny summer tune a bit lacking and wants something a little more stimulating as their BGM.

Ice Cream (feat. KAFU)Guiano

This song, produced in March 2021 by Guiano—also known as a Vocaloid producer—features KAFU’s fragile vocals that strike straight to the heart.

The lyrics, which confess a desire to throw away all the unpleasantness and self-loathing and turn everything into song, are deeply moving.

A later rock-style alternate version was created for Guiano’s album “A,” featuring virtual singer Kaf.

When you feel like getting a little sentimental on a summer day, this bittersweet world will gently stay by your side.

Ice creamIMP.

This song captures the sweet, melting thrill of love, like a dessert savored in the height of summer.

Released by IMP., who embarked on a fresh start in 2023, it sings of being so captivated by someone that you’re swept away, with no way back.

The unstoppable feeling of romance is likened to ice cream.

The track is featured on their milestone first album, DEPARTURE, released in May 2024.

Its smooth, breezy sound is sure to blow away even the languor of summer.

Ice CreamKAHOH

KAHOH – Ice Cream (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Ice CreamKAHOH

An alluring, cool R&B track that sings of summer romance.

Crafted by singer-songwriter KAHOH, it’s featured on the EP “Ice Cream e.p.” released in August 2022.

The sensual world it evokes pairs the image of ice cream slowly losing its shape with a passionate love affair.

The lyrics, which conjure a protagonist who actively revels in love, are sure to resonate.

The song also drew attention as the first collaboration between the U.S.

producer unit Bankroll Got It and a Japanese female artist.

Perfect for summer nights when you want to bask in a slightly grown-up mood.

Why not let yourself get intoxicated by its glossy groove?