A roundup of songs with titles starting with 'Da' (Dai-〇〇, Diamond, etc.)
When you think of songs that start with “da,” what words come to mind?
You might think, “It’s a voiced hiragana syllable, so there probably aren’t many…,” but there are actually plenty: words like “Dai— (Big/Great —),” “Diamond,” “Dare (Who),” and “Datte (Because/Even if),” among others.
What’s more, these are exactly the kinds of words that often appear in song titles.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs with titles that start with “da,” including the examples above and many more.
Use it as a handy resource for ‘shiritori karaoke’ or ‘song title shiritori’!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Da'
- Songs with titles that start with 'de'. Perfect as hints for karaoke or shiritori!
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ta'
- Songs whose titles start with “Do” – Solo Karaoke / Song-Title Shiritori
- Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ba”
- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
- Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke
- Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “zu” (rare!)
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Do”
- Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
Compilation of Song Titles Starting with “Da” [Dai-◯◯, Diamond, etc.] (91–100)
Damn I Wish I Was Your LoverSophie B. Hawkins
In addition to being a musician, Sophie B.
Hawkins is also an artist who creates painted works.
Her uniquely crafted compositions, which showcase her wide-ranging talents, are striking.
I’d like to recommend “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” as one of her love songs, depicting romance from a female perspective.
Rather than a typical love song, it carries the message to a man who is constrained for one reason or another: “I’ll be the one to make you happy.”
Just the way you are, even if you’re no goodShinano Ya’e
Shinano Yae is a singer-songwriter who sings searing emotions in candid, unvarnished words.
With a voice that’s both powerful and irresistibly endearing, she gives honest feelings a melody.
When you can’t stay strong, her words pierce straight and sharp into your heart.
Every track feels like talking with a close friend.
When you’re thinking “I can’t try anymore” or “I want to give up,” please give her songs a listen.
They’ll surely give you a gentle push forward!
Collection of songs with titles starting with “Da” [Dai-XX, Diamond, etc.] (101–110)
DOWN TOWN SHUFFLEBOØWY
This is a song that epitomizes BOØWY’s golden era, where a groovy bassline intertwines with Tomoyasu Hotei’s razor-sharp guitar.
Released as a single in November 1986, it was also included on the classic album BEAT EMOTION released the same year.
The lyrics evoke the boredom swirling through the city night and fleeting human dramas.
Don’t you ever feel that the ordinary day-to-day leaves you unsatisfied, craving a little excitement? In those moments, why not free your mind with this track?
Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu
Their husky, soulful vocals will send shivers down your spine! Monta & Brothers is a legendary band that took Japan by storm in the 1980s, led by frontman Yoshinori Monta.
Their sound, rooted in rock and R&B while embracing the catchiness of kayōkyoku (Japanese pop), is seriously cool.
Their 1980 smash hit “Dancing All Night” won the Gold Prize at the 22nd Japan Record Awards and earned them a spot on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Their duet with Junko Ohashi, “Natsu Onna Sonia,” also made waves as a cosmetics commercial song, showcasing their wide-ranging impact.
If you want to feel the fiery vocals and tight band groove that embody Japan’s funky soul, this is a band you absolutely must hear!
In time for the danceOmoide Yarō A Chīmu
A soul band that brings a laid-back groove to funk up your everyday life! Omoide Yaro A Team was formed in 2009 by a group of art school friends.
Centered on soul and funk while weaving in a variety of genres, they steadily built a following and released their first album, “WEEKEND SOUL BAND,” in 2015.
In 2019, they gained widespread recognition after creating the opening theme for a popular TV drama.
They also make their shows welcoming for everyone by incorporating sign language interpreters—another part of their appeal.
Their warm, feel-good music naturally gets your heart and body moving, making it perfect for anyone looking for a gentle soundtrack to accompany everyday life.
But IGesu no Kiwami Otome.
The music of Gesu no Kiwami Otome brims with surging passion and a deep belief in music itself.
This track was included on the single “Do a Grotesque Kiss on Me / Asobi,” released in August 2014.
While the A-side is well known as a TV drama theme song, this song has recently gained popularity as the soundtrack for dance videos on TikTok.
If you listen to it while you’re immersed in something, its emotional sense of speed will surely give you strength.
The choreography uses simple hand movements, so it’s easy to try.
In time for the danceKoizumi Kyoko & Nakai Kiichi
How about some heartwarming sweet soul that helps you face forward no matter the day? It’s a duet song by Kyoko Koizumi and Kiichi Nakai—their first together in 11 years.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama “Zoku Zoku Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi” (The Second to Last Love: Continued, Continued).
The original is by Omoide Yarō A Team, and the urban arrangement adorned with brass and strings feels so good.
The gentle back-and-forth of their vocals and the lyrical world that says hope isn’t lost even after a terrible day are wonderful, too.
It’s the quintessential grown-up duet—wrapped in a comforting sense of assurance.
Perfect for two people who want to enjoy warm harmonies.