Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Great for karaoke and shiritori!
When you hear about songs whose titles start with “za,” what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Because it begins with a voiced consonant, some people may find it hard to form a clear image from the word.
Many songs that start with “za” include characters like 「残」 (zan) or the word “the” in their titles, and often feature passionate tunes or songs with poignant messages.
In this article, we’ve picked out songs across a wide range of genres—rock, pop, and more—that start with “za.”
Be sure to check out these numbers you can use for karaoke or even in word-chain games.
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Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also recommended for karaoke and shiritori! (211–220)
The Perfume of SinsDIR EN GREY
A track with a heavy sound and profound themes.
Using death and sin as motifs, its lyrics depict the darker side of humanity, piercing sharply into the listener’s heart.
Included on the album PHALARIS, released in June 2022, it also received a music video.
This work showcases the band’s evolution while retaining the intensity of their early years.
Recommended for those interested in the depths of human psychology and suffering, and for anyone who enjoys a weighty sound.
It’s a popular song frequently performed live, so if you attend a DIR EN GREY concert, be sure to enjoy this track’s performance.
Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Great for karaoke and shiritori! (221–230)
The World of MercyDIR EN GREY
A monumental work with an overwhelming presence that exceeds ten minutes.
Its grand musical structure and Kyo’s protean vocals weave a sonic world that draws listeners into another dimension.
The interplay of stillness and intensity, the beauty of the strings, and the weighty guitar sound leave a strong impression.
Released in September 2019, this piece is positioned as the “final piece” of the previous album, The Insulated World.
The lyrics, which focus on the “pain” of individuals and society, evoke deep emotions.
The contrast between ferocity and serenity is striking, making you forget the track’s length of over ten minutes.
A highly recommended song for those who want to immerse themselves deeply in music.
pomegranateDIR EN GREY
A song by DIR EN GREY portraying hopeless love and self-destruction.
It’s included on the album “MACABRE,” released in September 2000.
Written from a female perspective, the lyrics vividly depict scars on the wrists, love freezing over, and the struggle to endure the cold of the night.
It also features a weighty narrative in which the protagonist, having decided to jump to her death, looks back on her past at that very moment.
This work fuses lyrics that pierce deeply into the listener’s heart with DIR EN GREY’s uniquely overwhelming sound.
It will resonate when you want to face the pain of heartbreak and the hardships of life.
ZAN (Remnant)DIR EN GREY
Up until now, “visual kei” meant a distinctive world of flashy outfits, flamboyant hairstyles, and mystical lyrics, but this band threw a wrench into that norm.
Centered on metal and hardcore, their sound has earned high acclaim worldwide, and they’re active on a global scale.
THE EDGES BETWEEN THE LINEDJ AKi + YELLOCK
AKi, a drum and bass artist highly acclaimed not only in Japan but worldwide, has collaborated with virtual artist YELLOCK on “THE EDGES BETWEEN THE LINE.” This track is guaranteed to send the energy soaring if it’s played in a club.
With a beautifully crafted rise and fall, it never gets boring—female vocal samples and wind-like sound effects are used to great effect throughout.
On top of that, it all comes together with a modern sheen, leaving you with a refreshed, purified feeling after the last note fades.
THE PROMISEDOPING PANDA
The three-piece rock band DOPING PANDA, who thrilled fans by announcing their return to activity in 2022 after a decade, is back.
THE PROMISE, which opens their fifth mini-album High Hopes, features a tight guitar sound and a sprightly ensemble that really lifts the energy.
Its memorable sound and stylish melody feel thrilling while still showcasing the band’s pop sensibility.
It’s a cool rock tune that reaffirms their fully formed originality.
THE LONG WAY ROADDOUBLE-DEALER
A five-piece metal band formed around guitarist Norifumi Shima of Concerto Moon and vocalist Takenori Shimoyama of SABER TIGER.
Their trademark is a neoclassical sound that has continued to evolve in the metal scene since the 1980s, featuring aggressively metal-driven tones and classical-inspired arrangements.
At the time of their debut, they earned high praise from overseas metal fans as well, including a European tour with Symphony X, the American metal band.
Although they disbanded after a short run from 2000 to 2007, they were a band that showcased the vitality of Japanese metal to the world.