Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Great for karaoke and shiritori!
When you hear about songs whose titles start with “za,” what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Because it begins with a voiced consonant, some people may find it hard to form a clear image from the word.
Many songs that start with “za” include characters like 「残」 (zan) or the word “the” in their titles, and often feature passionate tunes or songs with poignant messages.
In this article, we’ve picked out songs across a wide range of genres—rock, pop, and more—that start with “za.”
Be sure to check out these numbers you can use for karaoke or even in word-chain games.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Za'. Also recommended for karaoke and shiritori! (281–290)
The Show Must Go OnKen Yokoyama
This song embodies the spirit of punk rock.
It powerfully sings about the meaning of continuing to stand on stage no matter the hardships.
You can keenly feel Ken Yokoyama’s passion for music and the importance of his bond with the audience.
Featured on the January 2024 album “Indian Burn,” this piece could be called the culmination of Yokoyama’s musical life.
Drawing on his experiences with Hi-STANDARD and cherishing that almost magical sense of unity a band can create, he crafted a true gem of a track.
When you feel like you might break, when you need a push forward, its heartfelt lyrics and fiery sound will give you courage.
The Lucky OnesKerli
A dance track released as a digital download in 2012 by Kerli, an Estonian singer-songwriter.
It reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts and was certified Gold in Venezuela.
The music video was filmed in Los Angeles.
The OneKodaline
An anthemic track released in 2015 by the Irish alternative rock band Kodaline.
It was written as a wedding gift for their engineer, Phil Magee, and was first performed at the ceremony.
The Way to BeginKrystal Meyers
Crystal Meyers is more popular in Japan than in the United States.
In her home country, she falls into the Christian rock category and can’t really be called a typical pop star.
Her debut song, “The Way to Begin,” also became a moderate hit on the Christian charts.
The Ultimate Piano Lounge Jazz Medley!!Kylelandry
This person is amazing! They played nonstop for an hour! And the contrast is incredible—the beautiful sound you’d never expect from the slightly worn Pikachu plushie in the back of the screen, the digital piano, and the T-shirt with a bit of grime on the cuffs.
It’s a wonderful jazz medley.
The Fourth Avenue CafeL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This is the 29th single by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a four-piece rock band whose ever-evolving sound has won them popularity not only in Japan but around the world.
Originally a track from their fourth album, “True,” it was re-released a decade later after being selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Though the lyrics are tinged with sadness, the pop-leaning melody and arrangement evoke a feeling that makes you want to head out somewhere during the comfortable autumn season.
It’s an emotional rock tune that reaffirms their timeless musical sensibilities, unfaded by the passage of time.
The Life Is Simple And BeautifulLIKKLE MAI
Likkle Mai, a native of Miyako City in Iwate Prefecture, is one of Japan’s proud reggae singers.
She is also known as the vocalist for the dub-reggae band DRY & HEAVY, and has been active as a solo artist since 2005.
She toured Hawaii in 2008 and 2009, gaining popularity locally as well.
Her 2009 album “mairation” earned first place in the reggae category of Music Magazine’s Best Discs and has become a classic of contemporary reggae albums.