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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 and shiritori hints! (111–120)

VacationConnie Francis

It’s an upbeat, feel-good number that heralds the arrival of summer.

It celebrates the anticipation and sense of freedom that come with a long-awaited vacation, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.

This song, performed by Connie Francis, dates to around July 1962.

It was originally slated to be a B-side, but became a major hit thanks to radio response.

It reached No.

9 on the U.S.

charts and is also known for being her final Top 10 hit.

In Japan, many will recognize it as the theme song for the film “Nurse no Oshigoto THE MOVIE,” covered by “Izumi Asakura with Nurse no Oshigoto.” With its simple, easy-to-sing melody, it’s a great one to add to your repertoire.

BirthdayKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Birthday (Official)
BirthdayKaty Perry

When you want to throw a full-on birthday celebration with disco vibes, Katy Perry’s track is just the ticket.

Included on her 2013 album Prism and released as a single starting in April 2014, it’s a buoyant dance number.

On the surface it’s a happy birthday anthem, but it also playfully hints that “the best present is me,” adding a flirty, grown-up twist.

The song even topped Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart, making it a perfect pick for party moods.

Why not use it to add humor and make a loved one’s birthday an unforgettable day?

Birthday SongOtsuka Ai

This is a song whose warm piano and harmonica tones resonate in the heart, leaving you with a very gentle feeling.

The children’s voices heard in the intro create a cozy, at-home atmosphere.

The track was released by Ai Otsuka in December 2005 and was also used as the ending theme for the TBS program “Samaazu-shiki.” It’s a special song that has grown together with fans through live performances, and there’s a lovely story from September 2007 when a surprise was staged after fans spontaneously began to sing.

Alongside words that bring back memories of when we were little, the straightforward message that there is a light that protects you sinks deep into the heart.

It’s perfect as background music for a growth record video of someone special or for a surprise video to say thank you.

Birthday Songyuka

Yuka “Birthday Song” Music Video
Birthday Songyuka

It’s one of Yuka’s signature celebration songs and a popular choice for birthday movie BGM! Within the birthday wishes, the song carries a warm message that affirms one’s very existence: “Thank you for being born.” It was originally included on the album “I am,” released in May 2020, and a newly arranged version came out in February 2022.

This was planned as the first installment of a three-month consecutive release.

It’s a perfect song not only for lovers and friends, but also for cherished family members.

How about gifting your “congratulations” by setting it to this gentle melody?

balloonizumi makura

Makura Izumi “balloon” (Official Music Video)
balloonizumi makura

With its husky vocals and gentle beat, this song is incredibly soothing.

Featured on her debut album “Graduation and the Drowsiness Until Then,” released in November 2012, it’s a work that could be called her starting point.

It drew attention when the track was used in the film Terrace House.

The lyrics, which capture delicate everyday emotional shifts—like the sudden loneliness you feel even when you’re with someone, or the impatience of comparing yourself to others—quietly resonate in the heart.

This song, which seems to gently affirm you just as you are, will warmly embrace your sentimental feelings.

Burning BlueMariah the Scientist

Mariah the Scientist – Burning Blue (Official Music Video)
Burning BlueMariah the Scientist

Mariah the Scientist, who is drawing attention with her scientific perspective and alternative R&B sound, released a work in May 2025 that feels like a nostalgic R&B ballad.

It portrays the delicate emotional shifts of a heart, once frozen shut like ice, slowly melting under the heat of passionate love.

The emotions swaying between the joy of accepting love and the fear of being hurt are conveyed through her whisper-soft yet resolutely strong vocals, resonating deeply with listeners.

This release has gone viral primarily on social media, sparked major buzz by hitting No.

1 on the U.S.

charts, and is a perfect track for those who want to create stylish short videos.

back to friendssombr

sombr – back to friends (official video)
back to friendssombr

Singer-songwriter sombr, whose songs about young love and heartbreak resonate with many listeners.

Released in December 2024, this track is a bittersweet indie rock tune that portrays the complex, irreconcilable feelings of a man and woman trying to return to being friends.

The emotional vocals and striking piano intro further heighten its aching mood.

The song reached No.

90 on the Billboard Hot 100, drawing global attention.

The music video featuring model Charlotte D’Alessio also became a hot topic.

It’s perfect as background music for sentimental vlogs or slightly melancholic short videos, so be sure to check it out.