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! (241–250)
Serves you right, you furious girl.Go Band’s
Released in April 1988, this was Go Band’s debut single, a group that blazed through an unprecedented band boom and left a major mark on the girl-band scene that followed.
Even now, their sound feels fresh and makes your heart dance.
Vocalist Moriwaka’s cute voice, bassist Yajima’s clear harmonies, and drummer Saitō’s powerful performance—each member’s character stood out in perfect balance.
The song was also used as the theme for Yomiuri TV’s variety show “Zamaa KANKAN!” so we heard it every day.
With the unadulterated sound of a three-piece band, lyrics that toy with men, and a vibe that’s nostalgic from every angle, it’s a track full of fond memories.
The proof of a decisionGolden Goose
The second track following the SE that opens their first full album.
It starts with metallic riffs, and a guitar solo appears in the latter half.
It gives a hard impression, but the vocal melody and sense of groove are unmistakably melodic hardcore.
The distinctive guitar phrasing is really cool.
The ForgottenGreen Day
A ballad used in the romantic fantasy film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
It was released in 2012 by the American rock band Green Day.
The track was a hit in countries such as Japan and the United Kingdom.
Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (251–260)
The WireHaim
Haim is a pop-rock band formed by three sisters from Los Angeles.
This track was released in 2013 and reached No.
6 on the Belgian charts.
Selected by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Best Songs of 2013,” it’s a playful track.
The Silence of the Lambs Opening TitleHaward Shore
With its heavy yet flowing orchestral score, this piece is intensely dramatic and beautiful, yet it carries an unmistakable sense of unease—no doubt because it serves as the main theme for the masterpiece film The Silence of the Lambs.
Composed by the great film composer Howard Shore, this track alone is enough to conjure the opening scene in the minds of those who’ve seen the movie, sending a chill down their spines.
It’s a work that could only come from a film whose protagonist, Hannibal Lecter, is portrayed as a classical music aficionado, and the soundtrack is so acclaimed that it’s said to have significantly contributed to the movie’s massive success.
Even if you haven’t seen the film, you can still enjoy it.
That said, watching the movie at least once is guaranteed to double the terror!
The One To BreakHead Phones President
This track features a catchy four-on-the-floor rhythm, a heavy, weighty guitar tone, and the clear, transparent vocals of ANZA.
It’s included on the Tokyo-born band HEAD PHONES PRESIDENT’s 2014 album “Disillusion.” A dynamic, melodic metal number.
Lingering Flower / ZankaHeaven in Her Arms
Envy aren’t the only band that journeyed from a ferocious hardcore sound to a profound, post-rock-like sonic landscape.
Formed in Tokyo in 2001, Heaven in Her Arms are a screamo/hardcore band on envy’s label SONZAI RECORDS, known for actively connecting with overseas acts and touring abroad.
Hardcore fans will recognize that their name is taken from a track on Converge’s historic masterpiece Jane Doe.
Their sound distills elements of post-hardcore, post-rock, and black metal, where blasts of impassioned, roaring hardcore intersect with restrained, hushed passages.
Together with their artwork, they craft a sonic world born from an aesthetic distinct from envy’s, continuing to captivate listeners in Japan and beyond.
Resonating with overseas bands often labeled post-metal—such as Deafheaven, for whom they opened on a Japan tour—the band unfolds a sound in which pitch-black darkness and fervent beauty intertwine.
It’s a musical experience we hope not only hardcore devotees but all listeners will savor.