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!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “de”
- Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Te”
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with 'Da' (Dai-〇〇, Diamond, etc.)
- Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.
- Songs whose titles start with “Do” – Solo Karaoke / Song-Title Shiritori
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
- A collection of songs with titles that start with “Mi.” Useful for shiritori and karaoke.
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too!
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “Me” (Melody, Merikuri, and more)
Songs with titles that start with “De.” Handy for karaoke and shiritori! (481–490)
DEAD ENDGodaigo
Godiego, formed in 1975 around vocalist Yukihide Takakawa and known as pioneers of Japanese progressive rock.
Many people have likely heard Monkey Magic and Gandhara from the 1978 TV drama Journey to the West, as well as Galaxy Express 999.
With foreign members and English lyrics, they pursued broad activities with an eye toward a global audience, not just Japan.
Their second album, DEAD END, released in 1977, is one of their more rock-oriented works.
Even today, it brims with energy!
day gameyunikōn
This is their second single, released in 1989 under the name Jiro Sakagami and Unicorn, with UNICORN welcoming Jiro Sakagami as a guest vocalist.
The title “Day Game” refers, of course, to a baseball game held during the day, and the song was originally produced as a theme for a baseball anime.
Although that tie-in unfortunately never came to fruition, the track conveys the baseball love of guitarist Isamu Teshima, a devoted fan of the sport.
To the Sea of DipnolynxHisaishi Joe
In a major climactic scene, a storm causes the sea level to rise and the town to be submerged—at which point, astonishingly, aquatic creatures long extinct make an appearance.
The title of this piece, “Diphnolinx,” is also the name of an ancient organism known from fossils.
Despite the tension of the scene, the music’s relaxed tempo creates a distinctive atmosphere.
EncounterHisaishi Joe
It begins gently yet majestically, and a beautiful melody that colors the story flows in.
Simply titled “Encounter,” it accelerates the drama of the narrative.
This melody is the one used frequently throughout Princess Mononoke’s score—the theme of “The Mononoke Alone”—and it is an indispensable, key, and beautiful motif when discussing the music of Princess Mononoke.
dear mamaKyūshūdan
If you find yourself thinking, “I caused a lot of trouble by being selfish as a kid,” or “I was pretty mischievous,” this song is for you.
It’s by Kusuo, a singer-songwriter from Nagasaki Prefecture, and it’s included on his first album, HB, released in 2008.
A heartfelt message song, it wraps a reggae-inspired sound in gentle string tones.
Every word feels real, making it deeply relatable.
Listening might just help you express your simple, unpretentious gratitude.
Daydream BelieverSakazaki Kōnosuke
This is a cover song by Konosuke Sakazaki of THE ALFEE, sung with a mix of The Monkees’ original English lyrics and Japanese lyrics.
As expected from a master of the folk scene, you can’t help but be entranced by Sakazaki’s gentle voice.
Isn’t it a loving cover that truly shows respect for the original?
Daydream BelieverSakamoto Fuyumi
This is a cover of “Daydream Believer” sung by enka singer Fuyumi Sakamoto.
Her powerful, kobushi-inflected vocals make this familiar song feel fresh again.
The lyrics come through clearly, and it’s the kind of cover you’d expect from an enka singer—one you can enjoy seamlessly even as a pop song!