Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
This article introduces songs with titles that start with “Ya” (や).
How many songs that start with “Ya” can you think of?
When you put it that way, it’s surprisingly hard to come up with many, isn’t it?
This might come in handy someday—like for themed karaoke sessions, shiritori-style karaoke games, and more.
From classic smash hits to recent chart-toppers, we cover a wide range of songs old and new.
Feel free to use this as a handy reference whenever you need it!
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Songs With Titles Starting With “Ya” (191–200)
Yami♡Yami♡Yummy♡Mono
A song I’d like to introduce as one with lyrics you can’t forget after just one listen is “Yami♡Yami♡Yummy♡.” It’s a track released in 2022 by the Vocaloid producer MoNo.
The lyrics repeatedly play on “Yummy,” meaning delicious, and “yami,” which expresses being mentally weighed down by love.
It’s fascinating how they sound the same but have completely different meanings.
Also, a highlight is the structure: the first half has a girly vibe, then it modulates in the latter half and shifts into darker lyrics.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (201–210)
youthful daysMr.Children
Released in May 2002, this song is a classic that depicts the radiance of youth and the bittersweetness of love.
The lyrics begin with a scene of riding a bicycle through puddles, symbolizing the pure joys of young people and their longing for freedom.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Antique: Western Confectionery” and as the commercial song for Kirin Beverage’s “Otona no Kirin Lemon,” this piece delivers a deeply moving message about the beauty and transience of youth, the importance of human connections, and the value of cherishing each day.
Listen while savoring the meaning of each word in the lyrics.
soft breezeMr.Children
“Yawarakai Kaze” is a track on Mr.Children’s album “HOME.” The song depicts a love that has ended, one that comes back to mind whenever the wind blows.
While it’s filled with regrets—If only I’d done this… If only I hadn’t said that…—it remains a gentle piece that wishes happiness for someone who was once dearly loved.
A gentle songMr.Children
A “gentle song” recommended for when you’re feeling muddled or want to give yourself a pep talk.
It’s the 20th single released in 2001 by Mr.Children, a band that celebrated its 30th anniversary in May 2022 and continues to lead the J-pop scene.
The lyrics contain strong words, including expressions of anger directed inward, but even more than that, the song teaches a kindness that thinks of someone else.
The rolling bassline is cool, offering a different kind of swagger than the title suggests, while the mellow tenderness you can hear in the live versions can even bring you to tears.
lodgingMy Hair is Bad
Affectionately known by the nickname “Maihea,” My Hair Is Bad is a band noted for lyrics with a strong message and, at times, a sense of storytelling.
They formed in 2008 in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, and made their major-label debut in 2016 with the single “Jidai o Atsumete.” The members were in high school at the time of formation, and from those early days they performed alongside many bands such as CreepHyp and Good Morning America, also serving as tour support.
The band’s name originated when guitarist Hiroki Yamamoto—whose hairstyle resembled that of the protagonist of the manga Grappler Baki—himself exclaimed, “My hair is bad!” inspiring the name.
YUMMYNENE, Young Coco
This collaborative track by NENE and Young Coco weaves a message of indulging in a lavish lifestyle into its catchy refrain and alluring lyrics.
Released on July 19, 2024, it also drew attention for being produced by Koshy.
It’s perfect for those who love bold, luxurious aesthetics or are looking for a summer soundtrack for drives and parties.
Experience a dose of glamorous hip-hop that showcases the distinctive styles of NENE and Young Coco.
YEAH!!YEAH!!YEAH!!NESMITH（EXILE）
NESMITH, who is active as a vocalist and performer with EXILE, hails from Kumamoto City in Kumamoto Prefecture.
He made his singing debut in 2001 as part of the music group STEEL with actor Shuji Kashiwabara, and from 2004 he pursued activities as a solo singer.
After joining LDH in 2005, he made his solo debut a year later with the single “Tsuishin” (P.S.).
He began performing as a member of the second-generation J Soul Brothers in 2007, and joined EXILE in 2009.
From 2012, he also started activities with THE SECOND from EXILE, energetically working across LDH’s groups.
He is an artist known for his beautiful and gentle low-register voice.