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!
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Song titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori! (141–150)
summer stormGenie High
Under the shimmering summer sun, a fleeting, wistful feeling casts a sudden shadow.
Set to a driving, exhilarating sound that seems to capture that very instant, this track is a masterpiece you’ll want to play at summer’s end.
With lyrics and composition by Enon Kawatani, the melody line shines with his unmistakable sensibility, while the lyrics—tinged with a certain melancholy—soak deeply into the listener’s heart.
Ikkyu Nakajima’s voice, combining clarity and strength, delicately renders the hopes and impatience of summer, along with the aching desire to accomplish something.
The song is included on their second full-length album, “Jenny Star,” released in September 2021, which also produced a track selected as the ending theme for a news and information program.
The music video featuring Miku Kanemura of Hinatazaka46 drew attention as well, and, as Kawatani remarked that “the song is completed by the visuals,” it makes the world of the track even more striking.
When you want to feel the sentimental side of summer—the part that isn’t just fun—be sure to give it a listen.
Sinbad on the ShorePink Lady
It’s an exhilarating track that dynamically belts out a burning summer romance by the seaside! This piece is Pink Lady’s fourth single, released in June 1977, and its effervescent melody is so charming it makes your body naturally want to move to the rhythm.
The lyrics, expressing the straightforward feelings of a woman in love, surely resonated with many listeners.
It became their first million-selling record and a massive hit that symbolized the music scene of the time.
In 2005, it was also embraced as the theme song for the TV drama “Adults’ Summer Vacation.” It’s a delightful song that’s sure to liven up karaoke sessions not only with people of the same generation but also with younger folks like your grandchildren.
Summer LoveSonoko Inoue
It’s a refreshing song that feels like the start of summer! It’s a track by singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue, released as her second single in June 2016, and it peaked at No.
17 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV drama “Koe Koi,” it reached a wide audience.
The lyrics, written in down-to-earth language, capture the frustration of not being able to take that one last step toward the person you like, along with the overflowing feelings of love—and just listening makes your heart flutter.
There’s also an adorable, catchy phrase that feels like casting a love-fulfilling spell.
This song might just color a beautiful moment in your summer.
Summer Dream NoisyAsaka
This track dynamically captures the fleeting brilliance of summer and the tension lurking beneath it! Released as a single in August 2022, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Summertime Rendering.
Asaka’s soulful vocals seem to mirror the protagonist’s determination to carve out a future.
Set to a fast-paced rock sound, it delivers the struggles within a time loop and the earnest longing for a glimmer of hope.
If you love thrilling songs, this one’s irresistible—guaranteed to set your heart ablaze!
NatsuneYuri
It’s a delicate melody that seems to express, in music, that somewhat wistful tone you hear as summer draws to a close—simply wonderful.
Yuri’s emotionally rich voice beautifully conveys the lingering attachment to a fading season and the aching wish to spend just a little more time with someone dear.
This work is a rock ballad that sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released in September 2021, it memorably colored the ending of episode 1 of the Hulu original drama “Dry Flower – July’s Room -,” which shares the worldview of one of Yuri’s signature songs.
Its popularity is evident from its peak at No.
23 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.
This gem is also included on the acclaimed album “Ichi.” It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to hear on a quiet night after summer’s clamor has passed, when you feel a sudden loneliness, or when you wish to etch an irreplaceable, beautiful moment into your heart.
Summer HeroineNaoko Kawai
It’s a wonderfully refreshing tune that conjures up a seaside sparkling under the summer sun.
Naoko Kawai’s bright, soaring vocals carry the heroine’s summertime thrills and that slightly bittersweet urge to act a little more grown-up.
Released as a single in June 1982, it reached No.
7 on the Oricon chart and, together with the album of the same name, “Summer Heroine,” became a favorite among many fans.
Play it on a summer drive or at a resort, and you’ll feel that glittering mood of those days come rushing back.
It’s the perfect number for anyone who wants to bask in nostalgic summer memories or just lift their spirits.
End of SummerShota Shimizu
As the end of summer draws near, you get that distinctive, aching tightness in your chest, don’t you? In those moments, Shota Shimizu’s timeless ballads gently stay by your side.
They make you feel the memories of a summer romance spreading through your heart like the gradations of a sunset.
The unspoken loneliness the protagonist must be feeling, and the tenderness for days that won’t return, come through vividly in his emotive vocals.
This song is lovingly included on his March 2014 album ENCORE, and is cherished among fans as a hidden gem.
It’s perfect for the threshold of autumn, when the lively season bids farewell and a touch of sentimentality sets in, or for a quiet night spent alone, lost in memories.
If you savor each lyric as you listen, you’ll be drawn even deeper into its world—no question about it.
Please enjoy it that way!