Songs with titles that start with “ba.” Useful hints for karaoke or shiritori!
Have you ever tried “shiritori karaoke,” where you connect songs by singing titles in a shiritori style?
Even if you’re told to find “a song that starts with O,” it doesn’t always come to mind right away—so it often becomes a chance to sing songs you don’t usually pick.
So in this article, I’ll introduce songs that start with “ba” to give you some hints for shiritori karaoke!
When it comes to words that start with “ba,” there are lots that sound like they could be in song titles, such as “Bye-bye,” “Bara (rose),” and “Butterfly.”
I hope this article helps you have a great time.
And besides shiritori karaoke, feel free to use it for song-title shiritori as well.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ba'. Great for karaoke or shiritori hints! (1–10)
Burning Friday NightNEW!Lucky Kilimanjaro
Riding on a four-on-the-floor beat and capturing the sense of freedom on a Friday night, this track appears as the fourth song on the mini-album “FULLCOLOR,” released in July 2015, and has remained beloved from the band’s indie days to the present.
In 2023, it drew renewed attention when users on TikTok created choreography, reaching a new generation through social media.
The vibrant synth-driven sound and irresistibly danceable rhythm vividly portray the anticipation for the weekend and the atmosphere of a special night with friends.
Whether you want to shake off the week’s fatigue or liven up a gathering, its groove is sure to turn your everyday into a moment that makes you want to dance.
Bye by meNEW!Vaundy
Vaundy, who draws attention for his genre-defying musicianship and unique sensibility.
The song released digitally in April 2020 was his first tie-in work, written as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 25 series “Throw It Away, Adachi-san.” Warm, country-tinged guitar tones pair with lyrics that trace the days of the week as time moves along, carrying a gentle message that affirms the self while singing of a break from the past.
Later included on the album “strobo” and certified Streaming Gold, this track softly nudges you forward when you want to mark an ending or take a new first step.
violenceNEW!queen bee
Released by QUEEN BEE in December 2022 as the ending theme for episode 11 of Chainsaw Man, this track stands out for its lyrics swirling with impulsiveness and passion, and for its structure that fuses rock sensibilities with a strong sense of groove.
It shot to No.
1 on the Oricon Daily Digital Singles ranking on its release day, garnering a huge response from fans and anime viewers alike.
Interweaving ferocity and beauty, the song leaves a lasting impression as the story reaches an emotional climax.
Highly recommended for those who want to experience the shock of the narrative hand in hand with the music.
monsterNEW!Macaroni Enpitsu
The rock band Macaroni Empitsu released this theme song for the film “Devourer of Firebirds” via digital distribution in October 2025.
It’s an ambitious work that expresses the world of mystery-horror through music.
The lyrics depict the creeping darkness of a mind eroded by invisible fear and growing paranoia, resonating with the eerie entities that appear in the film while vividly reflecting the loneliness and anxiety everyone carries.
With chorus work interwoven with shouts and tense arrangements, it marks a bold step beyond their usual style.
A rock tune that pulls you into its suspenseful progression.
Bad AttitudeNEW!Yoichi Murata
Yoichi Murata, born in 1963 in Shizuoka City, is a trombonist as well as a composer/arranger and music producer.
He began playing trombone at age 12, started his professional career while in university, and released his first solo album in 1991.
Centered on jazz, fusion, and big band music, he spans a wide range of genres including bossa nova, Latin, pop, and wind ensemble, and has performed with world-renowned musicians such as David Sanborn and Marcus Miller.
From 1996 for three years, he served as music director of Sadao Watanabe’s big band, and since 2006 he has also been active in television music, arranging for the FNS Music Festival.
He has participated in nearly 400 recording projects, truly embodying the spirit of a master craftsman.
His sound, combining jazz improvisation with meticulously crafted arrangements, is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy authentic jazz.
Butter-FlyNEW!Koji Wada
The game “Digimon” still enjoys enduring popularity today.
At first, the series had a strong image as a Bandai handheld electronic game, but its popularity really took off after it was adapted into an anime.
Koji Wada’s “Butter-Fly” is known as the theme song for the anime “Digimon Adventure,” and it is still remembered as a classic anime song.
One of the charms of this piece is its lively, quintessentially anime-style melody.
Its straightforward and exhilarating tune—something not often heard in recent anime songs—likely captured the hearts of men in their 30s who were kids at the time.
Double Double FIGHT!NEW!CANDY TUNE
They’re an idol group that only debuted in 2023, but they shot to fame in 2025 thanks to a viral hit on TikTok! Many of you have probably heard this song somewhere.
It’s a cheer song packed with encouragement for people chasing their dreams and goals, depicting the determination to get back up again and again and the will to keep trying without giving up.
The lyrics, which sing about the desire to live true to oneself and the conflict with reality, leave a strong impression.
With a catchy melody and up-tempo rhythm crafted by Tamaya 2060% of Wienners on vocals, it’s a compelling track that symbolizes the social media era, and there are high hopes for its performance at the Kouhaku Uta Gassen!