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Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'

This article introduces songs with titles that start with “Ya” (や).

How many songs that start with “Ya” can you think of?

When you put it that way, it’s surprisingly hard to come up with many, isn’t it?

This might come in handy someday—like for themed karaoke sessions, shiritori-style karaoke games, and more.

From classic smash hits to recent chart-toppers, we cover a wide range of songs old and new.

Feel free to use this as a handy reference whenever you need it!

Playlist

Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
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1eastA gentle cityHiromi OhtaWinter Tsukishima: quiet loneliness and warmth
2eastI want to be kinder.Kazuyoshi SaitoKazuyoshi Saito’s classic “Yasashiku Naritai,” a masterpiece filled with hope
3eastMountain MusiciansGerman folk songA Fun Concert by the Forest Animals
4eastGoat MailLyrics: Michio Mado / Music: Ikuma DanThe Story of the White Goat and the Black Goat’s Letters
5eastGentle loverShimoShimamo's song is a big hit on TikTok.
6eastA gentle feelingCharaA sweet singing voice, the radiance of pure love.
7eastYagi-bushiNaoyuki HaradaThe achievements of Naoyuki Harada, a leading figure in folk music
8eastYamikawa TokyoKairiki BearThe world of Tokyo’s yami-kawaii and the desire for approval
9eastGentle CometYOASOBIThe man sings in a low voice, his voice lightly humming.
10eastNight journeyYorushikaA song that nestles close to memories on a quiet night
11eastyakisoba breadMakoto KawamotoThe charm of 90s J-pop Makoto Kawamoto
12eastA song that doesn’t motivate meapeEmpathy songs for when you lack motivation
13eastYoung & RecklessONE OR EIGHTNostalgic yet avant-garde music that celebrates freedom and challenge
14eastNight FlightYoshitaka MinamiA city pop classic that melts into the urban night
15eastAn afternoon offChisato MoritakaA gentle folk-pop holiday song
16eastIf I’m wrapped in kindnessYumi MatsutoyaThe heartwarming music and lyrics of Yumi Arai
17eastTranquil TavernDaizo TanabeHeal the workers with Taizo Tanabe’s tavern songs
18eastYou haven’t even tried (doing it).Prajna (wisdom)Hannya’s song: a message of challenge and courage
19eastI don’t need promises.Maaya SakamotoMaaya Sakamoto's debut song, the theme song of Escaflowne
20eastyakshakojikaA heartrending tale of a lonely oni and the protagonist
21eastSick sick sick sick sick sick sick sickNamu UsagiThe Vocaloid song “Yami” is shocking and highly relatable.
22eastRin-chan moved into an apartment with ridiculously thin walls.YukatefuRin-chan’s daily life, troubled by the noise in her apartment
23eastMotivation BluesHiromi YashimaDebuted at 19 and is active as a singer.
24eastYOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Hideki SaijoWith surging passion that stirs the hearts of its listeners…
25eastWild flowersV6Powerful music that overcomes adversity
26eastYamagata Traditional Vegetable OndoHanda GikenAn ode celebrating Yamagata’s food culture, where traditional vegetables shine
27easta gentle womanMiyuki NakajimaA woman's heart wavering between loneliness and kindness
28easta lantern in the dark (night)Red ParkThe allure of eerie music on a summer festival night
29eastYummyPAINMeal-themed dance videos trending on TikTok are popular.
30eastYummy YummyKaede Higuchi, KanaeA fun duet song by a Nijisanji voice actor
31eastYOUNG LOVEKEIJUKEIJU's warm hip-hop, songs that resonate with the heart
32eastYagoshi CapeHiroko MatsumaeA famous song by Hiroko Matsumae that sings of longing for her hometown
33eastYaima (Yaeyama)Masao SenAmong recent songs, it is especially renowned as a masterpiece…
34eastYaho-hoOsamu SakataEchoing phrases, a children's song with a heart-lifting melody
35eastNocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic ChopinChopin's beautiful nocturnes, soothing to the soul
36eastNocturneMoeka YahagiMoeka Yahagi, a graduate of AKB48, is popular for her J-pop songs.
37eastYAMI CROWMikito-PCool, dark, fast-paced music
38eastGently Singing ~Killing Me Softly with His Song~Misato WatanabeWatanabe Misato’s famous song covered in a Nescafé commercial
39eastYoung adultMacaroni EnpitsuMacaroni Enpitsu’s “Young Adult” expresses complex emotions with a gentle yet powerful rhythm.
40eastYEARNINGtha BOSSA rap song by tha BOSS that resonates with the heart
41eastYoung manHideki SaijoSummary (20 characters): A signature song by Hideki Saijo; its choreography supports motor function maintenance and carries an uplifting message.
42eastYatagarasuATOLSMystical Yatagarasu electronic music
43eastcoconutLyrics by: Toson Shimazaki / Music by: Toraji OnakaIn 1898, Mr. Toson Shimazaki, who is famous as a poet...
44eastYamada PERFECTjon-YAKITORYMr./Ms. jon-YAKITORY in 2024...
45eastNight FlightAPOGEESophisticated rock sound and innovative sound…
46eastLet’s give it a try.WANIMAA children's song in rock: an anthem of courage to take on challenges with a positive spirit.
47eastYATTA!Leaf SquadThe Leaf Squad’s upbeat message song is making waves.
48eastAs I thought, the world is Me☆Legend!!fripside NAO project!fripSide NAO's lively denpa song
49eastYang 2avengers in sci-fiA three-piece rock band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture…
50eastAs expected, super hyped!Momoclo-chan ZA dance song to liven up the sports day!
51eastYoung and BeautifulLana Del ReyA moving, heart-stirring ballad that depicts love and beauty
52eastPromised ReunionAshuGently expressing feelings about graduation through song
53eastA Gentle BallAimerA starlit-night ball, the boundary between dreams and reality
54eastSoft scarCoccoCocco, with a distinctive falsetto in the chorus
55eastKindnessFujii KazeThe wavering of a heart bewildered by others' kindness
56eastYAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKAA powerful song that represents the 90s
57eastTo my gentle youNornisA Nornis ballad filled with warmth and compassion
58north_eastLonging for YamagaMiyuki YamamotoMiyuki Yamamoto, an enka singer from Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, is...
59north_eastMay it be filled with kindnessHidemasa Tokunaga
May it be filled with kindnessHidemasa Tokunaga
A gently sung expression of deep feelings for a loved one, J…
60south_eastLet’s do it with a bang! The Way of BaseballYumi Chiba, Young Fresh, Korogi ’73A classic song that sings of dreams and passion for baseball
61eastGentle RainKyoko KoizumiA resonant masterpiece that touches Kyoko Koizumi’s heart, like the rain
62eastThat gentle girlSpitzLyrics filled with kindness and hope, and a warm melody...
63eastnight-flowering jasmineMidori OkaA classic song that gently sings of a bittersweet love
64eastSong of the Actor DogSARD UNDERGROUNDGently singing the moving tale of a stray dog actor
65eastpromiseHiroshi TamakiActive not only as an actor but also as a singer…
66eastYummyJustin BieberA masterpiece that fuses pop and R&B
67eastMischief SakeSachiko KobayashiThis “Yanchazake” was number 1 by Sachiko Kobayashi...
68eastThe Promised MoonSayuri IshikawaDressed not in her usual kimono but in a chic outfit…
69eastYoung SongTakaya KawasakiKawasaki Takaya’s song of hope and healing
70eastIn a world overflowing with kindnessSaucy DogA refreshing song brimming with kindness
71eastVegetable SongSatoko YamanoMusic that joyfully sings the names of vegetables
72eastThe rain that keeps someone from leaving (a parting-preventing rain)Miyuki KawanakaThe 34th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, held in 1983…
73eastYatarō CrowMitsuko NakamuraThe powerful performance is striking in Mitsuko Nakamura’s famous song…
74eastYagiri no Watashi (Yagiri Ferry)Takashi HosokawaHosokawa, known for a natural singing voice and outstanding vocal ability, ...
75eastpromiseTakuya NakazawaTaku Nakazawa, who is attracting attention as a handsome enka singer…
76eastYanagase BluesKenichi MikawaSummary (20 characters): A 1966 hit by Kenichi Mikawa; noted for its gentle vocals and wistful melody.
77eastIf you’re going to quit, now’s the time.MOROHAAn inspiring music piece about the struggle and determination of pursuing dreams
78eastI knew it—I love you.Takajin YashikiA Kansai-dialect breakup song, a timeless track that resonates with the heart
79eastwith a gentle heartSuperflySup… with an appealing powerful high-tone voice
80eastYA YA YAZooOne of ZOO's signature songs, a catchy and positive track.
81eastpromiseToru WatanabeWatanabe Toru’s classic song 'Yakusoku' has a gentle melody.
82eastLet’s stop it.moon dropA moving song that captures the poignant emotions of a heartbreaking farewell
83eastYoung BloodsMotoharu SanoThe classic song by Motoharu Sano that people in their 50s admire
84eastThe Promised DecemberKazuyoshi SaitoA Christmas song by Kazuyoshi Saito that portrays the youth of winter
85eastSeed of Promise40mPA refreshing acoustic guitar feels so pleasant...
86eastYoung Dumb & BrokeKhalidKhalid was born in 1998...
87eastWhere Kindness GoesMy Hair is BadA vocalist who says, “I really love myself”…
88eastPromise ~Moon Heights Story~Natural Radio StationIf there’s someone who believes in you, you can overcome it.
89eastYah yah yahORANGE RANGEAt first listen, the sound leaves a strikingly idiosyncratic impression...
90easthermit crabRADWIMPSIt’s a song overflowing with a happy vibe.
91eastGentle RainMs. OOJA
92eastSmoke of the mountainChieko Baisho
93eastSuspension bridge in the mountainsKasuga Hachirō
94eastI can’t sing gentle songs.Noriyuki Makihara
95eastYoung, Alive, in Love / Love and Machine Gun (Remastered 2006)Flipper’s Guitar
96eastPromise.SUPER BEAVER
97eastPromised SkyT.N.T
98eastpromiseKanako Nakatake
99eastUps and downsTakako Okamura
100eastMountain lakeYujiro Ishihara & Ruriko Asaoka
101eastYoung Forever Official VideoLIL KOHH
102eastA gentle nightorange pekoe
103eastRidiculously OP skillRappa Gariya
104eastI live with a dog at the foot of the mountain.RC SuccessionThe RC Succession singing it was in 2009...
105eastpromiseRihwaThe theatrical anime film “TIGER & BUNNY…
106eastyouthSaidIt’s laying down classic guitar rock and, like…
107eastYababa!Sonar PocketEven if you hit the wrong notes, power through and finish the song.
108eastPromised Starry NightbuzzGA moving song themed around Tanabata
109eastYoung & Restlessm-floI don’t care what they say, it doesn’t matter…
110eastYama-raised Kamameshi-donKamameshi-don (Kouichi Yamadera)Theme song of Kamameshidon, sung by Koichi Yamadera
111eastYakitori JiisanTakashi MoriThe wistful world of the old man at the yakitori shop…
112eastBe gentle with me.Golden BomberGolden Bomber songs for karaoke
113eastWild horseShiro and Bread & ButterLyrics and composition by Futayumi Iwasawa, with Shiro Kishibe and 1…
114eastMischief RoadJeroJero’s enka has been selected as a movie theme song.
115eastRosalia of the MountainThree GracesA three-woman chorus group, Three Gre...
116eastYankees Car SyncopationBuzz MothersThe humor of a song that trembles before a scary retail store clerk
117eastStop it, cut it out, don’t come in.Machigerita-PA gag song about Miku rejecting Santa
118eastyouthMonobrightThe 2013-released album, “MONO…
119eastFrom behind the mountainYoshinobu NakamuraYoshinobu Nakamura made his CD debut in 2005 and…
120eastWhat is kindness?Nogizaka46A masterpiece by Yasushi Akimoto that deeply contemplates kindness
121eastWild WindMiki ImaiThe beautiful sound of the piano and Ms. Miki Imai’s gentle…
122eastSoft and gentle momentsAi KakumaFamiliar from the free manga app comico...
123eastYhoo!You’re!Yhoo!Manabu FuruyaManabu Furuya, who is active as a musician, is…
124eastA halfhearted love, thank you!Yoshimotozaka46Produced by Yasushi Akimoto, and belonging to Yoshimoto Kogyo, the tale...
125eastSong of the delinquent older brotherTatsuo KamonWith a classic chord progression strummed and sung, the delinquent's...
126eastThe Legend of YabatanSeiko OmoriThe two-girl idol duo Namahamu to Yakiudon and…
127eastGentle RainKazumasa OdaIt’s surprising they call this a cover. First time listening…
128eastWhen a gentle breeze blowsKazumasa OdaThe theme song for the drama “Iryu Sousa” is “A Small Landscape...”
129eastNight FlightTatsuro YamashitaRight from the opening of the song, you could say it's the very essence of Tatsuro's true artistry...
130eastPorcupinePorcupineA classic metal × hip-hop track, Yama Arashi
131eastPromise, see you!Kyoko KishiA tropical-style song that vows to reunite even after parting
132eastKind and a little dumbstormThis is a track included on the album “Iza, Now.” La…
133eastyakisoba breadMakoto KawamotoDebuted at No. 1 on the Oricon chart, selling one million copies...
134eastyardHiroshi Kawabe (TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET)Japanese hip-hop band member Hiroshi Kawanabe is from Kagoshima.
135eastUse a Spirit Bomb for the “ya” stuff!!Hironobu KageyamaA rousing theme song that evokes courage and hope
136eastHey, heartless one.Kazuyoshi Saito“Les Misérables” is a novel written by Victor Hugo…
137eastA Soft DayKazuyoshi SaitoA soft, layered chorus goes “pa-pa-pa-pa—”…
138eastYou bet!!Kaela KimuraThe piano melody gives a sense of power. Uh…
139eastBecome an arrow!Rika MatsumotoAn adventurous spirit that moves forward with arrows
140eastGentle DevilMarie UedaWhen I feel someone else's kindness, inside me, ah...
141eastRain Falling in the DarkRingo SheenaIt is an interlude track from the album “Shōso Strip”...
142eastPromise, okay!Daisuke Yokoyama / Atsuko OnoI want to stay close and be together with my dear friend forever…
143eastYamanote LineKeyakizaka46The youngest member, Yurina Hirate, exudes a cool vibe with her singing voice…
144eastpromiseShin KooriokiAs a singer-songwriter and pianist…
145eastpromiseShonan no KazeI depict scenes from before I met the person precious to me...
146eastYayoiNaoko KenLyrics by Akiko Aki, music by Ryudo Uzaki. “Due to circumstances…”
147eastGoat Mailnursery rhymeGoat Letters, a Comical Nursery Rhyme World
148eastGentle BlueAyakaAmid the relaxed tempo lie gentle words and an anxious...
149eastYanagase BluesKenichi MikawaReleased in 1966 (Showa 41). It was a pioneer of local-themed songs, and...
150eastA gentle songYuichiro Hanada, Atsuko OnoSo that kindness will spread throughout the world
151eastSong of YattermanYuki NishioYuki Nishio, an enka singer from Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture...
152eastThe Mountain Hut LightToshiro OmiA figure from the Showa era who was also active as a film director and actor...
153eastkind wordsMao AbeIt was released on February 18, 2015…
154eastYasugi-bushiSachiko KurodaYasugibushi has been sung and danced in the Yasugi area of Izumo Province...
155eastYAIBABREAKERZSome kind of card game is popular with every generation…
156eastResolution of the Ring FingerDREAMS COME TRUE4th album “MILLION KISS…”
157eastEventually, the moon and stars in the skyLarge House SatisfactionAlbum “SH…” released on September 9, 2015
158eastYeah Yeah Yeah[Alexandros]I'll teach you rock 'n' roll, yeah…
159eastYama-raised Kamameshi-donKama-meshi-donA clumsy character who appears in Anpanman…
160eastA song about a crazy boyfriend.Takayan
A song about a crazy boyfriend.Takayan
Despite being a man, (he) understands women's feelings and deeper psychology...
161eastYakisoba Breadman’s Wandering JourneyYakisoba-Pan ManThe yakisoba-bread man who protects the peace of the western town's te...
162easta cheap watchEikichi YazawaPersonally, I used to listen to it a lot back in the day, so it still really tugs at my heart...
163eastMr. Yamada0930The unit 093, formed by high school classmates…
164eastEight Great SinsThe 82nd life sentenceThe “Mad Dog of Naniwa,” who is based in Osaka, ...
165eastYOUTHFUL99RadioServiceThe brilliance of songs that help you find the path of youth
166eastPromised Starry Night (buzzG)A24A24, who began their singing career in 2008, …
167eastVegetable SistersAKB48Fun lyrics with a vegetable theme and full of energy...
168eastnight butterflyAldiousA female band that revolutionized the metal scene
169eastGentle Memories ~Everlasting II~Aqua TimezThe song, sung tenderly in a ballad style, is co...
170eastWild ENERGYB’zSince their debut in 1988, for many years J...
171eastWhoa!-YAVA!-BABYMETALA sense of speed and the drum sound are incredibly refreshing 1…
172eastpromiseBUZZ THE BEARSThe first half of the lyrics sounds like a song with a lover, but then…
173eastDon’t say it in a gentle voice.Becky.There are many different types of breakup songs, but...
174eastYearning In SecrecyBereavedThe 2004 mini-album “The Wolf-Beast of Solitary Rage”…
175eastYC&KAs a beautifully heartrending, tear-jerking song, non-…
176eastI like you after all.CHIHIROOverflowing feelings—I love you so, so much I can’t stand it...
177eastgentle feelingCharaA lyrical world woven from a unique perspective and a one-of-a-kind...
178eastKindness LicenseCharcoal FilterIt's a song that lets you cry and feel better. Relationships...
179eastThe Reason for KindnessChouChoUp-tempo rock with piano and vocals
180easta burned-out plainCoccoFrom madness to love, from loud sounds to ballads...
181eastDarkness in the rain, a decayed world.DEATHGAZEVisual kei metal band from Aichi Prefecture, D…
182eastYou Got ToDOUBLESolo project DOU by TAKAKO…
183eastGive me a gentle kiss.DREAM COME TURUEven the love that never came true—meeting that person made me fall in love...
184eastEight millionEVISBEATSAnd with grand lyrics calling for a worldwide chorus...
185eastgentle lightEXILEEXILE’s 31st single, “TH…
186eastmistletoeEVEThe smartphone game “#COMPASS: Combat Providence Analysis S…”
187eastdark nightEVEThe second season ending theme of the TV anime Dororo…
188eastMay it be kindnessFOMAREFOMARE, the rising star of melodic punk, with down-to-earth lyrics
189eastMay it be filled with kindness.FlowerSo that it overflows with kindness by Flower...
190eastYouthFoxesThe British singer-songwriter...
191eastGoodbye, kindnessFresh!A rhythmically intense, complex, and captivating song
192eastBarbaric CircuitGARGOYLEThe 2016-released album “Kyo—tabur…”
193eastIf I’m wrapped in kindnessGoose houseGoose h, who continues to cover numerous classic songs...
194eastkind wordsHEROHERO was formed in 2004, and in 2017…
195eastAnswer of JealousyHONEY WORKSThe sounds of piano and strings, and then guitar mixed in, and...
196eastThe Answer to Jealousy -another story-HoneyWorks feat. Hatsune MikuIt tends to be overshadowed by the original song, but this one...
197eastIf I’m wrapped in kindnessImaginary Flying MachinesMetal arrangement of theme songs from Studio Ghibli works...
198eastMay it be filled with kindnessJUJUA heartwarming rock ballad by JUJU
199eastSo that it overflows with kindnessJUJUJUJU's songs are surprisingly easy to sing.
200eastYatta! Part-time leader.Jin-MachineA song that portrays the struggles of low-wage part-time workers
201eastWe have no choice but to do it, yet there are far too many people who can’t grasp something so simple.Joe Strummer & The MescalerosWhen inspiration strikes, you have to act on it...
202eastYoungerJonas Blue, HRVYA refreshing EDM track that feels great for a party son...
203eastYoung NightsKSUKEKSUKE’s enchanting EDM colors the night
204eastThis is crazy feat. Daichi YamamotoKaneeeKaneee’s powerful rap and musical challenges
205eastcalamityKnosisA project that pioneers a new frontier in metalcore...
206east#YamiKawaiiLa prière x All Things in NatureA 20-character summary: La prière and Shinrabansho’s track “#Yami-Kawa” is a menhera-yandere song that resonates with those troubled by love.
207eastIf I’m wrapped in kindnessLilly meA gentle, very warm, clear singing voice…
208eastYummy YummyMAYSON’s PARTYA catchy seven-member ska-punk band
209eastSick CityMICROPHONE PAGERMicrophone Pager, the origin of Japanese hip-hop
210eastI wanna do it.MINMIA vocalist who skillfully sings with a reggae flow, and...
211eastWings of PromiseMISIAMISIA, who released it in May 2008…
212eastIf I’m wrapped in kindnessMay J.May J. to the point of releasing a cover album…
213eastYamaidare, darlin’.May’nAnime “Aquarion Logos” opening…
214eastYounger NowMiley CyrusFor adults who find themselves wishing they could go back to those days...
215eastYami♡Yami♡Yummy♡MonoAn impressive song that repeats 'Yummy' and 'Yami'.
216eastyouthful daysMr.ChildrenThis song, released in May 2002, ...
217eastsoft breezeMr.ChildrenA love of memories and kindness to someone dear
218eastA gentle songMr.ChildrenMr.Children's gentle songs that soothe your worries
219eastlodgingMy Hair is BadAffectionately known by the abbreviation “My Hair,” and noted for its message-driven...
220eastYUMMYNENE, Young CocoNENE and Young Coco’s…
221eastYEAH!!YEAH!!YEAH!!NESMITH(EXILE)As a vocalist and performer of EXILE...
222eastYBOMNOAAn attractive NOA song in the K-POP style
223eastPromise…NOANo matter how tough I act, no matter how much I cry—it's still heartbreak...
224eastYamanote LineNORIKIYOA masterpiece that sings about thoughts on the train and everyday life
225eastYAMABIKONakamura EmiNakamuraEmi’s relatable lyrics and powerful message
226eastI want to be a kind person.Neru…with a friend or lover who goes through life with a kind of careless resignation.
227eastYOUTH CityNothing’s Carved In StoneThe 7th album released in 2015, “MAZE…”
228eastSword of KindnessNovelbrightA digital-only single by Novelbright, a high-energy rock number
229eastAbout Yasumi-kunOKAMOTO’SThis is live footage from a small live music venue. Mi...
230eastYOUNG BLOODONE N’ ONLYIsn’t this just perfect for playing while driving…
231eastThe Promised MorningPorno GraffittiA song that sings about a couple’s happy morning
232eastYour BodyPretty RickyPretty Ricky, a group of four half-brothers. Bo…
233eastEven though you haven’t even done itRAYRAY’s cheer song conveys the courage to move forward toward dreams.
234eastpromiseRoseliaThe tenth studio albu… released in early 2020
235eastIf I’m wrapped in kindnessSOTTE BOSSEMember of the club jazz unit i-dep…
236eastYoung, Wild & FreeSnoop Dogg & Wiz KhalifaA sound centered on hardcore rap and...
237eastYOUTHTENDREAlongside the band’s activities, they have been involved in various other musical endeavors...
238eastYoung DAYS!!THE PossibleThe moving debut song of a five-member idol group
239eastIf I could be kinderTOKYO WorldA rising new presence in Japan’s hip-hop scene...
240eastyouthTroye SivanHaving been active as an actor since childhood, their influence a…
241eastnight trainTwigyP.H.'s unconventional hip-hop classic
242eastThe Hill of PromisesX21An idol group born from a beauty girl contest
243eastEconomy class after all.YABI×YABIAn anime song with an economy theme
244eastpromiseaikoSince their major debut in 1998, the most peo...
245eastThere is love that never stopsammoammo’s sensibility-rich rock sound
246eastDark hotpot!!!!cosMo@Bousou-PA cosMo track with innovative composition through BPM changes
247eastgentle breezefinA gentle, fleeting tenderness that intertwines and stays close to the heart…
248eastIf I’m wrapped in kindnesshigh_note Music LoungeWhen I hear the opening, for a moment I think, “Huh? Is this the real one?”
249eastburnilliomoteDepicting the misalignment in love and the pain of the heart
250eastYajima Beauty SalonI’m definitely in love with Mama.Singing, from a daughter's perspective, her tender feelings toward her mother…
To be continued...