A compilation of song titles that start with “Ma”
What songs come to mind with titles that start with “Ma”?
It’s not easy to name them off the top of your head, but once you start looking, you’ll think, “Oh! That one too,” and “This one also fits.”
In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “Ma.”
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks, from timeless classics often sung on TV and known by people of all ages, to beloved songs released in the Showa era that have stood the test of time.
They’re also super handy for games like song-title shiritori!
Be sure to check them out.
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Summary of song titles that start with “Ma” (21–30)
MOTHERNEW!Ueno Daiki
This is a heartwarming number released by singer-songwriter Daiki Ueno from Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, to coincide with Mother’s Day in May 2021.
The lyrics are striking in how they broaden the word “mother” to include not only one’s birth parent but all those who watch over us.
His gentle voice and lyrical melody, which seem to embrace both our failures and our pride, sink deeply into the heart.
Although this work had no specific tie-ins, it quietly spread as it resonated with many people through social media and other channels.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to not only when thinking of your own mother, but also of someone dear who is far away, or when you yourself become a parent.
If you want to express your daily gratitude but feel a bit shy, why not send your feelings of “thank you” along with this song?
I can only face forwardAKB48
This is AKB48’s 35th single, released in February 2014, a song that gives you the courage to forge ahead without hesitation.
Featuring Yuko Oshima in her final center role, it also gained attention as the commercial song for the job search site “Baitoru.” With a powerful message to keep looking forward and not dwell on the past, it’s perfect for the school admission season.
Before taking on a new world, why not give it a listen?
List of song titles starting with “Ma” (31–40)
my friendNEW!HY
Set to a refreshing band sound that evokes Okinawa’s beautiful sea and sky, this HY song sings of gratitude and bonds with irreplaceable friends.
Opening the 2015 album “LIFE,” it was also featured in a Lawson Okinawa commercial.
Even when physically apart, our hearts are always close—this mature, deep friendship is portrayed in down-to-earth words.
Its bright, uplifting message will spur you on, bringing back vivid memories of carefree fun with school friends.
For those leaving their hometown for school or work, striving in a new environment: when you feel a little anxious, listen to this song and think of the dear friends who are far away.
Magical Starshine Make-up☆NEW!Nishino Kana
Released for streaming on July 23, 2025, this is a sparkling self-affirmation anthem dedicated to everyone working hard every day.
It celebrates the joy of transforming yourself into someone more captivating through makeup and fashion, and it’s a feel-good cheer song with a positive worldview and cute choreography with dancers that’s sure to lift your spirits when you sing along.
The song overall feels singable mostly in chest voice, with the energy gradually rising from the pre-chorus and the range moving higher.
To transition smoothly from low to high notes, try lifting your eyebrows and keeping a smile—this helps you sing without straining your throat and makes it much easier.
Also, when you project your voice, do it confidently without hesitation!
MARIALUNA SEA
This is a mid-tempo number whose wistful melody and spatially expansive, symphonic sound are deeply moving.
Within its sacred atmosphere, the pain and prayers of wishing happiness for others are portrayed with delicate nuance.
It embodies the band’s post-restart ideal of uniting hardness and lyricism, and RYUICHI’s vocals permeate the heart.
Although the track is included on the album A WILL, released in December 2013, there’s an episode that it was actually unveiled three years earlier, at the Tokyo Dome concert in December 2010, well before it was recorded.
The polish it gained over years of live performance is nothing short of stunning.
It’s a rock ballad for adults—one you’ll want to sink into alone on a quiet night, thinking of someone dear.
meeting upM!LK
As you slip into a new uniform and the entrance season mixes hope with anxiety, it’s natural to want someone to give you a gentle push forward.
At times like that, M!LK’s tender mid-tempo ballad quietly stays by your side.
Written as the campaign song for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “~You’re Not Alone~ Cultural Broadcasting Exam-Taker Support Campaign,” it’s an encouraging tune whose warm piano and strings resonate with the heart.
Released for streaming in December 2025 and included on the single “Title TBA / Sukisugite Metsu!” coming out in February 2026, this song gently wraps the loneliness of those striving hard.
It also drew attention for member Jinto Yoshida serving as the campaign’s character.
When you feel uneasy after parting from friends, its lyrics remind you that you’re not alone, supporting you in your new life!
Mahoroba Asterisk≠ME
A bittersweet yet beautiful number that makes you want to listen while gazing up at the starry sky.
Though it centers on heartbreak, its exhilarating sound and star-themed lyrics gently give listeners a push forward.
The worldview, overlaying unreachable feelings of love onto the far reaches of the night sky, is so dramatic it tightens your chest.
Produced by Rino Sashihara, this work was released in November 2021 as ≠ME’s second single.
It drew attention with a B-side that includes an insert song from the film “Spaghetti Code Love.” On release day, it topped the Oricon Daily Singles Ranking, and it has grown into a signature song that graces the final moments of their live shows.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear not only if you’re in unrequited love, but also on nights when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.