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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! (101–110)

Hymn of Ten Thousand PraisesHakasé Tarō

This piece was composed by violinist Taro Hakase when the birth of his son led him to view life as a single “journey,” a sentiment he poured into the music.

Its somehow nostalgic yet grand melody, evoking the winds of Asia, deeply moves listeners.

The track was included on the 2007 album “SONGS.” Layers of traditional Japanese instruments and percussion over the violin’s melody create both the festive brilliance of a celebration and the sacred atmosphere of a prayer.

It’s a song full of charm that accompanies important days marking new beginnings in life, as well as moments when you want to calm your heart.

Burning FlowerHANA

HANA / Burning Flower -Music Video-
Burning FlowerHANA

An energetic summer dance track that ignites a passion like roaring flames! Released in June 2025 by HANA, a girl group born from an audition program, this song follows the success of their debut hit “ROSE.” It’s as if the track captures the very image of the members blooming through adversity, carried by a blazing beat.

The member-crafted synchronized choreography and addictive chorus are sure to make anyone want to start dancing.

Its surprise premiere at a major festival in May 2025 instantly sent the crowd into a frenzy, a testament to the song’s raw energy.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it the perfect anthem for beach parties in summer and late-night drives alike!

banana boatHamamura Michiko

Michiko Hamamura: 1957: Banana Boat (Banana Boat Song: Duophonic Stereo Ver)
banana boatHamamura Michiko

Michiko Hamamura, who popularized the cheerful Caribbean rhythm known as calypso across Japan.

Her signature work is that classic song celebrating the vigor of people sweating at their portside jobs and the sunny feelings of a woman waiting for her lover.

Released in 1957, the song became a massive hit, selling 180,000 copies within its first month.

Set to a light, exotic melody, it conveys the sense of freedom after a day’s work and the candid emotions for a beloved.

Simply listening makes your heart naturally dance—an outstanding track that brightly colored Japan’s summer.

Rose perfumeHazuki Minami

Minami Hazuki “Rose Perfume” (Official Audio)
Rose perfumeHazuki Minami

Minami Hazuki covered the classic song originally sung by Yuko Yano in 1997, releasing it in February 2025 as part of a global strategy series.

Her rich, mature vocals fit perfectly with the sophisticated atmosphere of the piece.

The lyrics, which recall a former lover, are both heart-wrenching and irresistibly relatable—you can’t help but overlay them with your own life.

It’s an ideal track for anyone who wants to deliver a gentle, adult-themed ballad of tragic love.

It’s also a great pick when you want to surprise your audience with something different from your usual repertoire!

BAD COMMUNICATIONB’z

This song portrays a frustrating relationship where words fall short and people end up missing each other.

Even when you truly want to understand each other more deeply, it’s easy to spin your wheels, isn’t it? Lyricist Koshi Inaba intentionally used unadorned expressions to highlight the importance of “genuine communication.” Released in October 1989 as the title track of the mini-album “BAD COMMUNICATION,” it was also featured in a Fujitsu PC commercial.

Despite peaking at No.

12 on the charts, it astonishingly went on to sell over a million copies.

When you feel distance from someone important, this song might give you the courage to face them honestly.

Songs with titles starting with “Ba.” Great for karaoke and shiritori hints! (111–120)

Proof of Late Summermoon drop

moon drop [Proof of Late Summer] Music Video
Proof of Late Summermoon drop

As a band that continues to sing of nothing but love—love and more love songs—moon drop keeps captivating listeners with a consistent theme.

Released in 2023, this song is a sublime ballad that vividly captures the distinctive melancholy of summer’s end.

The tender yet aching vocals of Tohyoya Hamaguchi, who writes nearly all of their songs, meld with the grand soundscape, resonating in the heart like the stillness after the last fireworks fade.

A story of growing up just a little—after a fleeting summer’s encounter and parting—unfolds dramatically, overlapping with faint memories of seasons gone by.

For anyone who carries an unforgettable summer memory, this is a track you won’t be able to resist.

BazubibazavuTokoyami Towa

Bazubibazavu / Tokoyami Towa (official)
BazubibazavuTokoyami Towa

It’s a highly addictive dance number with a rhythmic beat that somehow carries an undercurrent of madness.

Released as a single by Tokoyami Towa in June 2025, the song was written and composed by the Vocaloid producer Teniwoha.

The work depicts a dark-fantasy tale of a demon’s daughter inciting the masses.

Tokoyami Towa’s deep, weighty vocals fuse with the danceable sound to draw you naturally into its cult-like world.

Let your imagination wander through the mysterious story.