Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
Do any songs come to mind that start with “na”? There are lots of words that begin with “na” and seem likely to be used in song titles—like “natsu” (summer), “nagisa” (beach), and “namae” (name).
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs with titles that start with “na.” Feel free to use this as a reference for shiritori using only song titles, or for karaoke shiritori where you pick the next song based on the last letter of the previous title.
Let’s dive right in!
Songs with titles starting with “Na”. Hints for shiritori! (1–10)
naporiNEW!Vaundy
This is a love song where a chill texture and a pop melody intersect exquisitely, leaving a gentle afterglow.
Portraying time with a lover where intimacy and anxiety coexist through close-up vocals and smooth chord progressions, the piece is striking for its gaze toward the fleeting “now,” which exists precisely because of its transience.
Included on Vaundy’s first album, “strobo,” released in May 2020, the track was also featured in a TV commercial for Bourbon Alfort Mini Chocolate starting in September 2021.
It has surpassed 300 million total streams, continuing an unusually long run for an album track.
This chill pop gem, with its comforting warmth, is recommended for late-night solitude or when you want to cherish moments with someone important.
Tears SurpriseNEW!AKB48
If you’re planning a surprise birthday party, make sure to use this song as the BGM! It’s a track by the beloved national idol group AKB48, released in June 2009 as their 12th single.
Set in a classroom, the heartwarming theme centers on friends working together to celebrate a birthday with a surprise.
The moment the synth brass and handclaps burst in during the intro, the party has already begun! You can practically see the look of surprise as the guest of honor appears, and the tears of joy that follow.
Use it to help create a once-in-a-lifetime memory as everyone celebrates a dear friend’s birthday together!
crying intimidationNEW!Iroha apple
A song by Iroha Ringo that explodes with an emotional worldview.
Released in September 2025, this work is sung by Yukige and Kazehiki V.
Its lyrics focus on dependence, obsession, and the madness of love.
Every word carries weight, and before you know it, you can’t escape this world it creates.
Experience its dark yet pop-tinged sound for yourself!
Nayuta no UtaNEW!nayuta
It’s a ballad whose endlessly clear, transparent singing voice is its greatest charm.
This track was produced as a demo song for the VoiSona singing synthesis software library “Nayuta.” Nayuta is based on the voice of nayuta, known as a vocalist.
The silky vocals fit perfectly with the spacious, three-dimensional sound arrangement! The lyrics express a wish for “the infinite possibilities of music.” I think it will gently give you a push when you want to start something new!
Nameless MonsterNEW!EGOIST
A cool number whose aggressive, fast-paced sound grabs your heart in an instant.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime PSYCHO-PASS.
The song is performed by EGOIST, produced by ryo of the creator collective supercell.
This work seems to portray the struggles of characters wavering on the boundary between justice and evil, as well as the monster-like impulses hidden within.
Vocalist Chelly’s voice, blending intensity with fragility, heightens that precarious worldview in an irresistible way.
Released in December 2012, the track reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and is also included on the best-of album GREATEST HITS 2011–2017 “ALTER EGO.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to linger in the work’s serious afterglow.
Night FlowerNEW!Red
A multi-talented and widely noted Vocaloid producer, RED released this track in October 2023.
In this work, the clear, soaring vocals of the VOCALOID6 voicebank “Fushiki” portray a fleeting emotion, like a flower that blooms only at night.
The sultry guitar riffs and the way the sound expands in the chorus—as if emotions are bursting into bloom—are particularly striking.
It’s a song that feels just right when you want to sink into music alone at night.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
“Nando Demo” is popular across all generations.
I used to sing it a lot too, and it seems many people are familiar with the chorus, so it always got the crowd going.
It’s definitely a song worth knowing! The tricky part of this song is the breathing during the chorus.
Where the same phrase repeats, you can run out of breath and it gets tough.
Proper diaphragmatic breathing is important, but rather than belting each phrase with full power, try to focus on connecting the lines as you sing.
When you shift your mindset, your body will adjust so your breath lasts through the phrase.
Also, the last chorus is the most demanding; singing it with a powerful voice is more for advanced singers.
Don’t push yourself—start by singing it lightly, and you’ll get used to it little by little.
It’s also a great song for strengthening your chest voice, so give it a try in practice!