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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”. Hints for karaoke and shiritori! (151–160)

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!

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.

Bye-Bye to youUVERworld

UVERworld『Bye-Bye to you』(Official Music Video)
Bye-Bye to youUVERworld

Speaking of UVERworld’s songs, they tend to stay in the high register throughout.

This track, too, keeps high notes from start to finish, and the pitch moves up and down quite a lot, so if you’re not used to singing high, there’s a concern you might end up straining your throat.

The high note that pops up at the end of the chorus jumps to a C5, so it might be good to start by practicing just that part to hit it explosively.

To produce a powerful voice like vocalist TAKUYA∞, you need solid core support! If your body wobbles while riding a train or bus, it means your lower abdomen (tanden) isn’t engaged.

That will make your singing waver too, so try singing with firm strength in your lower abdomen.

It’s a difficult song, so don’t rush—practice steadily!

Bad B*tch Aesthetic RemixAwich, NENE, LANA, MaRI, AI & YURIYAN RETRIEVER

Awich, NENE, LANA, MaRI, AI & YURIYAN RETRIEVER – Bad B*tch Aesthetics Remix (Prod. Chaki Zulu)
Bad B*tch Aesthetic RemixAwich, NENE, LANA, MaRI, AI & YURIYAN RETRIEVER

This work brings together standout women from Japan’s hip-hop scene.

Alongside Awich, NENE, LANA, and MaRI, AI and YURIYAN RETRIEVER also join to complete the track.

With the theme of strong, independent womanhood, their mic relay showcases each artist’s individuality to stunning effect.

Released in July 2023, the song is also included on Awich’s album “The Union.” Their performance on the music show “Music Station” in October of the same year became a hot topic.

Split the parts with your friends at karaoke, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit—give it a try!

Songs with titles starting with “Ba.” Great for karaoke and shiritori hints! (161–170)

Battotai (Army Marching Song)Charles Leroux

A masterpiece created by a wartime military band modeled after Western-style marches.

Woven by the French composer Charles Leroux beginning in 1877, the work features a bold structure that incorporates the latest style of the time—a 2/4 meter with modulations—and a powerful melody that boosts soldiers’ morale.

By 1886 it had earned such high acclaim that it was dedicated to Emperor Meiji, and in 1912 it took on its present form, becoming a beloved classic widely performed by military bands across the country.

The prayer for soldiers and the spirit of requiem sung over its valiant march remain deeply etched in the hearts of generations who experienced war.

It is a piece to listen to alongside those who remember that era, with prayers for peace in our hearts.