Masterpieces with titles that start with 'A'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with A,” what songs come to mind?
If you can’t think of many, it turns out there are actually tons—words like “ai” (love) that often appear in lyrics and other universal terms lead to many songs when you do some research!
It seems there are quite a few ballads, too.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected and introduced songs whose titles start with A.
From timeless favorites to tracks by up-and-coming artists, you’ll find plenty of masterpieces.
Be sure to discover your own favorite “A” song!
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Masterpieces with titles starting with 'A' (131–140)
I WishNaniwa Danshi
I Wish, the sixth single by Naniwa Danshi, was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama My Second Aoharu.
The melody has the feel of a Heisei-era idol song, with a moderate mid-tempo.
The vocal range spans from mid1 G# to hi B, with the highest chest note at hi A.
Both the falsetto and chest voice peak notes only appear in the final chorus, so overall it leans more toward a mid-to-high range rather than purely high.
Its catchiness is outstanding, so it’s sure to go over great at karaoke.
Trace that dreamKazunari Ninomiya
Included on the cover album “〇〇 to Ninomiya to 2,” this track is a cover of a song by YOASOBI.
Its exhilarating, fast-paced ensemble blends delicately with Mr.
Ninomiya’s expressively rich vocals.
The lyrics, which portray pure feelings of love for someone special under a night sky blossoming with fireworks, resonate deeply in listeners’ hearts alongside his earnest voice.
It’s a romantic pop tune that anyone in love is sure to relate to.
AitaiMiliyah Kato
A straightforward portrayal of unrequited love for someone who loves another—this is Kato Miliyah’s renowned ballad.
No matter how much it hurts, I don’t need to be number one; I just want to be loved.
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The protagonist’s heartrending cry comes through palpably.
Featured on the album “Ring,” released in July 2009, the song also added depth to the film “Villain” as an insert track.
Beginning with a melancholy piano melody, the R&B-tinged track beautifully captures the agony of a love that cannot be.
This is a song especially for those whose hearts ache with feelings they know can never be returned, yet cannot stop.
I want to see you.Chikaco Sawada
This is a signature song by Chikaco Sawada, known as the original queen of tear-jerker ballads.
Sung with rich emotion, it conveys an unbearably heartrending longing for a beloved person who has passed away, touching listeners deeply.
The background—that the lyricist wrote it in memory of his late mother—also gives the piece a universal sense of love and the pain of loss.
Originally included on the June 1990 album “I miss you,” the song caught on after being used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s program Tonight.
It ultimately sold over a million copies and spent 87 weeks on the Oricon charts, truly earning its status as a classic.
Performed on 24-Hour Television in 2022, it perfectly matched that year’s theme: “I want to see you!”
AiMotohiro Hata
This is a moving ballad where you can fully savor Motohiro Hata’s delicate, heart‑stirring voice.
It portrays a protagonist who had been timid about love, now savoring the joy of meeting someone precious.
The expression that one second feels longer than eternity perfectly captures the feeling of being in love.
It overlaps with the pounding heart and bittersweetness of unrequited love, stirring deep emotion.
Released in January 2010 as his ninth single, the song is also included on the album “Documentary,” and was used as the ending theme for a TV Miyazaki program.
When your heart is full of feelings for someone you love, listening to this will gently embrace that pure emotion.
Cold fireworksDevour the dreams left by God.
This song is a heartbreaking breakup ballad that overlays the dazzling burst of fireworks with a love coming to an end.
Though they stand side by side, their hearts no longer connect.
That frustrating relationship is portrayed against the backdrop of a late summer night.
The emotional vocals convey the painfully raw feeling of wanting to cling to memories while knowing there’s no going back.
It resonates deeply with anyone carrying an unforgettable love.
Blue SummerTRACK15
A perfect number for those fleeting, sentimental moments at the end of a dazzling season.
Released in June 2024 by the Osaka-based rock band TRACK15, this guitar-driven track captures the frustration of a hesitant love.
As vocalist Ren, who wrote the lyrics, says, he penned it “as if it were a soft drink commercial song,” blending a refreshing sound with a heart-tightening poignancy.
Give it a listen when you want to look back on bittersweet summer romance as the season fades.