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Songs with titles that start with 'de'. Perfect as hints for karaoke or shiritori!

Have you ever played “Shiritori Karaoke,” where you link songs in karaoke using the last letter of the previous song, or “Song Title Shiritori,” where you play using only the song titles?

In karaoke, it’s great when your go-to songs start feeling repetitive, and for regular shiritori, it’s perfect when you want to raise the difficulty.

You’ll end up singing songs you don’t usually pick, and sometimes you can’t think of a title, which really livens things up!

So in this article, to help you out in those moments, I’ll introduce songs with titles that start with “de.”

I hope this helps everyone have a fun time together!

Songs with titles that start with “De.” Handy hints for karaoke and shiritori! (141–150)

Dear…TSUNAMI

A passionate, fast-paced sound that shakes the listener’s soul resonates in your chest.

The fervor of the ballplayers single-mindedly chasing the white ball and the irreplaceable moments shared with their teammates vividly come back to life.

Featured on the single “Taiyo/Dear…” released in August 1997, this song served as the theme for TV Asahi/ABC’s “Netto Koshien,” heightening the emotion of countless memorable scenes.

When you want to awaken memories of summer, or when you want to cheer on someone giving their all, it will surely be there by your side.

lightning speedTHE BLUE HEARTS

A rock number with the lightning-bolt rush that grabs the listener’s heart in an instant.

This track voices a powerful resolve that the future isn’t something decided by someone else—it’s a blank page we write on ourselves.

The impulse to charge ahead toward an unseen world, refusing to settle for the status quo, seems to pour in alongside Hiroto Kōmoto’s soulful cry.

Featured on the classic album TRAIN-TRAIN, released in November 1988, it later appeared as the B-side to the single Love Letter.

It’s a song that will give you a strong push when you want to start something new or need the courage to break through your current situation.

Dear dropsTani Yuuki

A tender, soaring vocal that sinks into your heart—this is an emotionally rich ballad by Tani Yuuki.

Based on the first song he wrote in high school, it represents the very origin of his journey as a singer-songwriter.

The lyrics, which layer subtle emotional nuances onto the motif of “tears,” gently touch the listener’s heartstrings and awaken a poignant ache.

Released as a digital single in June 2025, it also serves as an advance track from the album Navigator, released the same month.

Give it a listen when you want to quietly immerse yourself in music or spend a night reflecting deeply on your own feelings.

DESIREKato Miria

This is a song by Miliyah Kato that captures the irresistible sense of freedom of a summer romance.

It’s one of the tracks included on the double A-side single “DESIRE / BABY! BABY! BABY!” released in June 2011, and it was chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s music program DANCE@TV.

The lyrics beautifully link summer scenery with a rising feeling of love.

You can really feel the protagonist’s emotions accelerating in the sun and breeze.

As a danceable, up-tempo tune, it’s perfect for livening up summer drives and events.

DEKU NO BOYthe band apart

the band apart / DEKU NO BOY 【MV】
DEKU NO BOYthe band apart

A song whose gentle sound and conversational vocals resonate with the heart.

Included on the band apart’s EP “POOL e.p.” released in October 2019.

It’s a piece of guitar rock that feels like a cool breeze passing through, and the lyrics delicately portray the loneliness and inner struggles of young people who can’t quite fit into society, as well as the hope that lies beyond.

When you want to step away from the everyday and face yourself, this beautiful melody may set your heart free.

Dear My FriendsNagayama Miho

This is a mid-tempo pop number by Miho Nakayama, whose warm message to close friends really resonates.

She wrote the lyrics herself, portraying the gentle way she watches over and cheers on a friend in love.

It has a lovely, letter-like warmth.

The track appears on her June 1993 album “Wagamamana Actress.” It’s the kind of song that can put you in a gentle mood when you’re thinking of a dear friend or driving on a summer day.

Those who feel a sense of nostalgia will surely find it touching as well.

Deadly Madman’s TragediaKotaro

Deadly Madman's Tragedia / feat. Kasane Teto
Deadly Madman's TragediaKotaro

A track that swirls with madness and tragedy, shaking the listener’s soul to its core.

Created by Vocaloid producer Kotaro and released in May 2025, it fuses jazzy textures with electronic sound to generate a distinctive tension.

UTAU singer Teto Kasane’s soaring vocals intertwine with a powerful beat, leaving a vivid impression.

The lyrics, which incisively portray the dual nature of humanity, add a compelling edge.

A must-listen for anyone seeking a provocative musical experience.