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)
I miss you. I want to see you.Shota Tezuka
A heart-wrenching ballad sung by Kei Tanaka under his drama character’s name.
Released as a single in September 2019, it served as the theme song for the NTV drama “Your Turn to Kill: Counterattack.” The song portrays the immeasurable sense of loss felt by the protagonist who suddenly loses a loved one.
When he closes his eyes, the happy days return in vivid color, yet the reality remains that he can never touch them again.
Many listeners were likely moved to tears by his vow of eternal love within his memories, even as his heart seems on the verge of breaking from despair.
It’s a track best heard on a quiet night when thinking of someone dear.
Masterpieces with titles starting with 'A' (51–60)
Ah, my homeland.Hajime Fukushima
Enka singer Hajime Fukushima, who channels his feelings for his hometown into song, hails from Minamisoma City in Fukushima Prefecture.
He debuted in 1996 with the single “Onna no Kasane Yume / Hitoritabi” under the name Masahiro Takada.
After several stage-name changes—to Akira Tsubaki and then Hajime Fukushima—he adopted his current name following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, expressing his commitment to the recovery of himself and his hometown.
His representative songs include “Yugiri no Yado” and “Kitaguni Shūressha” (The Last Train of the North).
Building on the solid foundation he developed from a young age through folk songs and the shamisen, he continues to broaden his expressive range, even taking on the challenge of singing without kobushi vocal ornamentation.
He also contributes to his hometown through music, serving as a Minamisoma City Hometown Ambassador.
Highly recommended for those who want to hear classic, heart-stirring enka and kayōkyoku.
AphroditeMariko Takahashi
A signature early song by Mariko Takahashi.
Released in August 1980 and bearing the name of the goddess of love and beauty, this work sings of a blazing passion on a grand scale.
Motifs in the lyrics such as flames and the cross evoke a sacred, irresistible sense of fated love.
The sound builds dramatically from a quiet opening to the chorus—truly breathtaking.
It also reached living rooms as a Glico commercial song, and is included on the album Monologue and later the best-of compilation Takahashi 40 Years.
It’s the perfect number when you want to savor a majestic, stirring world and Mariko Takahashi’s exceptional expressiveness.
Azuiro BESTIE DAYSAZKi × Kazama Iroha
The first original collaboration song featuring a tag team of VTubers active within hololive production was released in September 2025.
The singers are AZKi, a virtual vocalist who has been paving her own path in music, and Iroha Kazama, who serves as the bodyguard of the secret society holoX.
It also made waves because the popular creator collective Elements Garden handled the production.
The lyrics express heartfelt gratitude to an irreplaceable best friend and a strong bond of supporting each other even in difficult times.
The parts where they call each other’s names really convey how close they are, and just listening to it puts a smile on your face.
It’s a pop tune you’ll want to listen to with your dearest friends!
Amanojaku - Wing Piano Ver.Akie Akie
This piece is a cover by Akie (Akie Qiuying), a singer from China, of one of producer 164’s signature Vocaloid songs.
In contrast to the rock feel of the original, this version—arranged for piano by Uing—turns it into a heartrending ballad that brings tears to your eyes.
The protagonist, an “amanjaku” who can’t be honest with the one they love and ends up hiding their true feelings behind contrary words, grapples with inner conflict that deeply moves the listener.
Akie’s hallmark soft, translucent falsetto highlights that painfully pure emotion.
This piano version was released in January 2022, and Akie has said it’s a piece that means a great deal to her.
When you’re struggling with missed connections with someone important, these gentle tones will surely be there to comfort your heart.
ATAMINumber_i
The track “ATAMI,” produced by member Yuta Jinguji, is a laid-back number that fuses jazz and rap.
Its mellow ensemble of piano and brass evokes a nighttime scene and draws you deep into its world.
The lyrics, which frame personal ambition and youthful memories in shades of “blue,” are especially striking.
Featured on the album “No.
II,” set for release in September 2025, it also drew attention when a live-band performance video was released in advance.
A sophisticated pop tune with depth.
AS TIME GOES BYhiro
Hiro, who enjoyed immense popularity as a member of SPEED, took her first step as a solo artist with this song.
Released in August 1999 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Heaven’s Kiss,” it was her debut single.
The arrangement, unfolding from a melancholy intro into a fast-paced, soaring chorus, brilliantly captures the passage of time and the heart’s shifting emotions.
Selling approximately 812,000 copies, it’s a classic that symbolizes 1999 and unveiled a new side of Hiro’s appeal.