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 whose titles start with “Za”. Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (31–40)
The Naked King: My Beautiful LifeBIGMAMA
It’s BIGMAMA’s soulful rock tune that powerfully proclaims the strength to stand by your beliefs and the value of being true to yourself.
It was included on the EP “What a Beautiful Life,” released in May 2021.
Inspired by Andersen’s fairy tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” it highlights the importance of the courage to believe, rather than only to doubt.
The resolve to live a life without regrets pierces the heart, carried by Masato Kanai’s vocals and the sweeping resonance of the violin.
Give it a listen when you feel like you’re losing sight of who you are.
The wishTwice
Released in December 2024, this work by TWICE—a multinational girl group captivating the world with their adorable visuals and powerful performances—is a warm holiday song perfect for the winter season.
With motifs like candlelight, snow, and bells, the lyrics beautifully convey the importance of the present moment.
The message of “let’s stay together for the next ten years” stirs a desire to reaffirm bonds with those we cherish.
The gentle melody and the group’s vocals weave a sound that was also featured as the song for FamilyMart’s Christmas campaign commercial.
It’s a heartwarming ballad, perfect for spending a holy night with someone special.
The Christmas SongISSA
This is an adult Christmas song released via streaming in November 2024 by ISSA, the vocalist of DA PUMP.
There’s a touching backstory: the song was originally co-written in a casual, playful session in 2001 with Hatake from Sharam Q at his private studio, and after a long 23 years, it has finally been officially released.
It’s a classic-style Christmas tune where ISSA’s rich, layered chorus work intertwines with Hatake’s lustrous guitar solo.
The roughly five-minute track is also slated to appear on ISSA’s solo album “I SING,” due out in March 2025.
Rather than showcasing intense dance moves, this work is filled with ISSA’s new approach that returns to the essence of singing itself—a lovely song you’ll want to listen to on a quiet winter night.
That’s My LifeL.L BROTHERS
An authentic R&B number by L.L BROTHERS where low-centered beats intertwine with a crisp, satisfying swing.
It wraps you in the exhilaration of cruising through the city at night, and your heart can’t help but dance.
The track seems to embody their unwavering way of life and pride—charging forward on the path they believe in.
Released in November 2004, it was included as the lead track on their album “Back Again,” which marked their return to the major scene.
Crafted by the duo themselves from the track-making up, it’s a song that serves as a declaration of intent.
Whether you want to sink into the music in a dimly lit room or need a boost the night before starting something new, this one is sure to give you that extra push.
The Loco-MotionLittle Eva
It’s a classic dance tune with an irresistibly bright, exuberant melody! The lyrics invite everyone to line up and dance like a steam train, and combined with Little Eva’s lively vocals, it puts a smile on every listener’s face.
Released as a single in June 1962, it hit No.
1 on the U.S.
charts that August.
Cover versions by Grand Funk Railroad and Kylie Minogue were also big hits, and it was used in the film Inland Empire, so many people across generations have likely heard it.
Sing it with the simple choreography and your room will instantly feel like a ’60s dance party—truly impressive! Add it to your repertoire as a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for livening up any karaoke session.
Songs with titles starting with 'Za'. Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (41–50)
The Bdst.aimi
Over a tight beat that blends seamlessly into the city nightscape, aimi’s supple yet powerful vocals resound.
Then come the lyrics that declare “I’m the best,” the kind that give you a push just by listening.
Perhaps it’s the soulful expressiveness in her voice that makes this message strike so deeply.
This track opens the EP “Empower.Embrace,” released in January 2025.
The work portrays a resolve to walk one’s own path without being swayed by others’ judgments, gently stirring a sense of energy for tomorrow.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to fire yourself up at the end of the day, or for a night when you want to feel a little bolder.
The BloomDavinci
The rock band Davinci is the group that Ayase—now famous as the composer for the nationally beloved unit YOASOBI—once belonged to.
Formed with classmates when he was 16 in high school, this band marked the starting point of his musical career, performing primarily in their local area with a rock-based sound.
Ayase later won accolades such as the 65th Japan Record Awards Composer Award and the JASRAC Award for songs like Yoru ni Kakeru and Idol as part of YOASOBI.
In 2021, he was also appointed Ube Furusato Ambassador.
It’s recommended not only for fans of YOASOBI’s music, but also for anyone who wants to experience the roots of a creator.