Songs with titles that start with “ba.” Useful hints for karaoke or shiritori!
Have you ever tried “shiritori karaoke,” where you connect songs by singing titles in a shiritori style?
Even if you’re told to find “a song that starts with O,” it doesn’t always come to mind right away—so it often becomes a chance to sing songs you don’t usually pick.
So in this article, I’ll introduce songs that start with “ba” to give you some hints for shiritori karaoke!
When it comes to words that start with “ba,” there are lots that sound like they could be in song titles, such as “Bye-bye,” “Bara (rose),” and “Butterfly.”
I hope this article helps you have a great time.
And besides shiritori karaoke, feel free to use it for song-title shiritori as well.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ba'. Great for karaoke or shiritori hints! (1–10)
BAD COMMUNICANEW!B’z
“BAD COMMUNICATION” by B’z is the title track of their first mini-album, released on October 21, 1989.
With lyrics by Koshi Inaba and music by Takahiro Matsumoto, it’s a long dance-rock number running over seven minutes.
Characterized by an urban, sexy sound that makes extensive use of sampling, it’s one of the signature early B’z songs and a live staple.
Since the track itself is quite long, it might get a bit monotonous for karaoke, but it’s a song that really builds toward the end.
If everyone knows the song, it could be fun to pass the mic around while singing! When you perform it, try to contrast the high energy of the chorus with a cooler, more restrained delivery in the other parts to keep it tight and easy to listen to.
BaniBaniraNEW!yosugala
A pop tune that blends sly-cute charm with a little devilish nuance! This work, yosugala’s major third digital single, was released in May 2026.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the drama “My Sly-Cute Self Takes the Crown.” Riding on a catchy melody, it portrays a confident stance—wielding one’s own allure as a weapon to toy with the other person.
The emotional vocals and buoyant arrangement match perfectly, lifting your spirits just by listening.
It’s a track we want people who want to feel more confident in themselves to hear.
Chain of RosesNEW!Saijō Hideki
The great star Hideki Saijo, who led the Showa-era music scene with passionate performances.
His eighth single, released in February 1974, is a classic that candidly captures the heat of young love over a lively rock ’n’ roll melody.
Not tied to any particular TV drama or film, the song spread widely into households through music shows and stage performances of the time.
His dynamic moves, deftly wielding the mic stand, became a major talking point, and the single was a massive hit, selling about 330,000 copies.
Its passionate worldview—combining sweetness with a hint of danger—reminds listeners of the energetic days of that era.
How about incorporating it as invigorating background music for indoor events or music therapy in June, when continuous rain makes it hard to go out, so that older adults can share in the sense of vitality?
Double Double FIGHT!NEW!CANDY TUNE
A smash-hit song by CANDY TUNE that positively celebrates the resolve to rise again and again.
After its digital release in April 2024, it became the title track of the October 2025 album “Double Double FIGHT!” The exhilarating, fast-paced sound crafted by Tamaya 2060% gives listeners a bright push forward.
It generated major buzz on social media, won an Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards at the end of 2025, and was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The song portrays someone struggling between ideals and reality, yet choosing to accept who they are now and move ahead.
It’s a perfect cheer-up anthem for when you’re feeling down or need the courage to take one more step.
Late summer, final curtain, vow of fireworksNEW!baKe
It’s a heartrending breakup song that portrays the end of summer and the grief of losing someone dear.
Set to an emotional guitar rock sound, it expresses memories and promises with someone who vanished like fireworks.
The clear, transparent vocals amplify the protagonist’s piercing feelings as they gaze at the emptiness beside them, making it more and more heart-wrenching with every listen.
It’s a work by Vocaloid producer baKe, scheduled for release in August 2025.
I love you explosivelyNEW!M!LK
M!LK is a male dance and vocal group.
Among their songs, the one that garnered attention on TikTok is a track included on the single released in February 2026.
It embodies the group’s concept of “taking on any color,” delivering high-energy vocals about love on a cosmic scale.
With an overwhelmingly grand scope that affirms many forms of love, its positive worldview is compelling, and their sense of humor and pop savvy shine through.
Released as their first double A-side single and their eighth major single overall, it earned them their first-ever No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Its dazzling costumes and catchy choreography have spread across social media, and it’s the perfect idol song for getting everyone smiling and hyped at karaoke.
BANG!!NEW!Snow Man
Snow Man’s 13th single title track “BANG!!,” which is also drawing attention as a movie theme song.
Released in April 2026, this piece is the most aggressively driven track among the group’s first triple A-side single.
Written specifically for the film “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” starring Ren Meguro, it bursts with action and breakneck momentum that perfectly match the movie’s world.
Comparing irrepressible impulses and love to bullets, it delivers a powerful message of unwavering resolve to push forward through adversity—one that truly resonates.
The thrilling, drum- and bass-forward sound pairs with a cool performance to leave an unforgettable impact after just one listen.
It’s the perfect number for when you want to overcome something or give your mood a serious boost.