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” (41–50)
IdeaGen Hoshino
This is a masterpiece by Gen Hoshino that I especially want you to listen to when you’re feeling a bit low.
Released in August 2018, the song was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Half, Blue.” Its structure is captivating, unfolding from a buoyant, marimba-based intro into a gentle first verse.
His warm voice gives you a soft push forward.
The positive worldview—one that seems to turn even the sound of rain into song—will surely lighten your heart, whether on your commute to work or school, or as you stand before an important challenge.
Imo-rai Imotuki.
You know how the smallest exchanges with someone you love can shake your heart.
This song is a ballad that delicately portrays the complex emotions of love and lies in romance.
It’s sung by tuki.
, a singer-songwriter whose collaborative video with Yuuri, released in December 2023, drew a lot of attention.
In this track from November 2024, the anxieties that arise precisely because you care so deeply—and the earnest wish to keep believing in the other person—come through clearly in her expressively rich voice.
You may find yourself resonating with its profound message of accepting the other person, love, lies, and all.
For hearts that long to be loved yet grow timid, this song will gently stay by your side.
addictedArche
Singer-songwriter Arche, who’s gaining attention for hip-hop-rooted grooves and lyrical songwriting.
Opening the eight-track album “sublimated,” released in June 2025, this song is a dark number that portrays the peril of love bordering on codependency.
The fear that the other person might vanish unless you hold them tight, and the addictive emotions you drown in, are delivered through intimate vocals that capture even the breath between words.
The contrast between the minimal beat and mellow melody evokes a suffocating kind of romance.
It’s an R&B tune that seeps deep into the heart—one you’ll want to sit with alone on a quiet night.
I’m SorryBrenda Lee
Brenda Lee, a powerhouse singer nicknamed “Little Miss Dynamite.” This piece is one of her signature ballads, which she delivered at the young age of 15.
With a mature voice, it expresses pure regret for hurting the one she loves and a heartfelt desire to be forgiven.
The sophisticated, string-laden sound and the spoken interlude in the middle are particularly striking.
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1960 and was included on the classic album “Brenda Lee.” Sung with deep emotion and a gentle touch, it’s a perfect choice for anyone looking to add a poignant ballad to their karaoke repertoire.
I Only Want To Be With YouDusty Springfield
This is the song that marked Dusty Springfield’s solo debut in November 1963, and it conveys, straight and true, that irresistible rush when love begins and the single-minded feeling of “I only want to be with you.” It reached No.
4 on the UK charts and No.
12 in the US, catapulting her to stardom.
The sparkling horns and dancing rhythm make you feel happy just by listening.
There’s also the anecdote that Bay City Rollers later covered it and ended up with exactly the same chart positions as the original.
It’s also known as the theme song for the American TV series Arliss, so many people across generations may find it familiar.
With its simple, singable melody, it’s perfect for livening up a karaoke session.
Akatoki Reloadaiko
This is a work by singer-songwriter aiko, who captures the subtleties of love with exquisitely chosen words.
The song depicts feelings for a loved one being reloaded again and again in the quiet before dawn.
Even when connected, an unshakable loneliness and the anxieties that grow precisely because you care for the other person are expressed through a sound that blends cuteness with poignancy.
Released in January 2023, the track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii” (Marriage Is Difficult for a Ninja) and was later included on the album “Ima no Futari o Otagai ga Miteru” (We Are Looking at Each Other as We Are Now).
AphroditeMasayoshi Yamazaki
A song by Masayoshi Yamazaki that sings of an exceptionally passionate goddess of summer.
It portrays an adult love story in which the beloved is perceived as the very goddess of beauty and love, and the protagonist is captivated by her dazzling allure.
The Latin-flavored sound, distinctly different from his conventional folk-tinged image, evokes the hero’s burning feelings of love.
Released in August 2012 as his 29th single, the track was also included on the following year’s album, FLOWERS.
Notably, on the release day he held an in-store live performance in Daikanyama—the first in 15 years.
It’s a number you’ll want to play when you want to lift your spirits while feeling the heat of summer.