Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ke’ (け),” what tracks come to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of any off the top of your head, right?
Even after doing some research, I got the impression they’re surprisingly hard to find—but I did come across some surefire hits, timeless favorites, and hidden gems.
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ke” (け)!
Feel free to use this as a reference when you’re wondering which songs start with “Ke” (け), or as a starting point for choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (171–180)
makeupNakajima Miyuki
A heartrending song that richly conveys the feelings of a woman defeated in love.
It carries a profound message that makes you reconsider the meaning of makeup as an act of adorning oneself.
It’s a classic that has also been covered by artists such as Shinobu Otake and Fuyumi Sakamoto.
Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (181–190)
Cave of MindHisaishi Joe
“Cave of Mind” means “the cave of the heart” in Japanese.
Have you ever felt like there’s a gaping hole in your heart? This piece is perfect for times like that.
The orchestral sound is incredibly powerful.
The layered timbres of various instruments create a cave-like depth.
The combination of this depth and the slow tempo is sure to evoke a sense of sweeping grandeur.
Goodbye for today.Lyrics/Composition: Shoichi Kaneko
Parting from the teachers and friends you’ve spent time with is hard, isn’t it? “Kyo no Hi wa Sayonara” carries both that sadness and a message of overcoming it and meeting again somewhere someday.
The piece is by composer Shoichi Kaneko.
It’s not only a standard song for graduation season, but it’s also been used as an insert song in various anime.
Because of that, many children are likely to know it.
Since it contains many unfamiliar words, I hope you’ll first go through the lyrics’ meanings with the children before singing it.
After a fightSakushi: Araki Toyohisa / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi
I’d like to introduce “Kenka no Ato” as a heartwarming song with a strong message.
It gained attention after being chosen as a theme song for the children’s program Hirake! Ponkikki.
Many people may also know it from Tsuyoshi Tsuruno’s later cover version.
The song depicts making up after a quarrel.
It’s not only fun to sing, but also perfect for reaffirming the importance of reconciling and cherishing friends.
kKōda Kumi
This is a song with an upbeat rhythm that makes you want to move without thinking.
With lyrics written by Kumi Koda herself, it candidly expresses the desire for love and inner vulnerability.
Riding an energetic beat, her vocals seize listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.
Released in February 2005, this track holds an important place in her career.
It’s also a crowd-pleaser in live performances, praised for its high entertainment value that captivates audiences.
It’s the perfect song for a change of mood or for getting everyone hyped at parties.
Sword DanceHikaru GENJI
This is Hikaru GENJI’s fifth single, following Starlight, Garasu no Jūdai, Paradise Ginga, and Diamond Hurricane.
The ending of this song feels great to sing, so if you’re from the Hikaru GENJI generation, try singing it at karaoke at least once.
Mount TsurugiKitayama Takeshi
This is a single by Takeshi Kitayama released in January 2009.
It centers on Mount Tsurugi in Tokushima Prefecture, the highest peak in the prefecture and one of Japan’s 100 famous mountains.
The song conveys the grandeur of the mountain.
Kitayama performed it at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen later that same year.
