Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
Can you think of any words that start with “te”? There are lots, whether in Japanese or English—like “tegami” (letter), “tentai” (celestial bodies), “teen,” and “take,” to name a few.
In this article, I’ll introduce a selection of songs that start with such words—tracks with titles beginning with “te.” Feel free to use this as a hint for karaoke shiritori where you connect the last character of a song title to the next, or for shiritori played with song titles only.
Since I’m assuming you might sing them at karaoke, I’ll mainly feature well-known J-pop this time.
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Songs with titles starting with “Te”. Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (71–80)
TETETEpirafu seijin
Pilaf Seijin is a rapper drawing attention in the MC battle scene.
While opinions about him in battles are divided, his recorded tracks have been highly praised, especially among teen heads.
Among his songs, the one I particularly recommend is “TETETE.” It’s a track drenched in Auto-Tune, but the flow itself is fairly simple and melodious, leaning more toward a vocal performance than straight rap.
Though it sits on the higher side, the overall range isn’t very wide, making it a song that’s relatively easy to sing for all genders.
Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko
This song is filled with the sparkling thrills that make your heart flutter at the moment love begins.
Composed by Haruomi Hosono, its boldly shifting key changes are innovative, guiding listeners into a dreamy world.
Takashi Matsumoto’s lyrics depict the genuine feelings of a young woman, her heart racing as she imagines a future with the one she loves.
Released in April 1983, the track was featured as the theme song for the film “Legend of Plumeria,” among others, and became the artist’s 11th consecutive No.
1 hit.
It is also included on the album “Utopia.” It might be the perfect song to accompany that blissful moment when you feel your relationship with someone special is about to take a step forward.
Tenraku -Twin Resonance-yūyu
A passionate, Japanese-style rock number that slams into your inner urges.
Created by yuyu, this track reworks a piece first released in September 2009 into a duet for Kagamine Rin and Len.
Its message—urging you to bare yourself even if you’re imperfect—strikes a chord and gives a powerful push to anyone listening.
Belt it out in sync at karaoke, and you’re guaranteed to set hearts ablaze! A perfect duet song for two people who want to feel the heat.
Telephone LovePARED
A song by PARED woven in Hakata dialect exchanged over the phone.
It paints a poignant scene of lovers who can’t meet, reassuring each other’s presence through late-night conversations.
The unpretentious Hakata dialect lines from the man, delivered in a husky singing voice, feel so warm and gently resonate in our hearts as we listen.
This track is a signature song from the memorable first album, Room Night, released in March 2022.
If you’re in a long-distance relationship, you’ll likely deeply relate to the frustration of not wanting to hang up and the protagonist’s wish to stay connected, even if only by voice.
Terra BoySCANDAL
SCANDAL is a girls’ rock band that has been active for many years.
They’ve produced numerous great songs, but one I especially want to recommend is “Terra Boy.” Considering all parts, you can’t quite call the range narrow because a falsetto appears in the B-melody, but aside from that, the song stays within a limited range.
The falsetto itself is on the lower side, so even women who can’t sing very high should be able to manage it comfortably.
It’s also nice that there’s a rap section where you can give your voice a bit of a rest.
TT -Japanese ver.-Twice
TT -Japanese ver.- is an iconic song by TWICE that adds extra sparkle to the brilliant moment of graduation.
Since its 2017 release, it has swiftly blended into Japanese youth culture.
The TT pose repeated in the chorus has a mysterious power to lift the spirits of anyone who sees it.
The choreography is simple and irresistibly catchy, making you want to join in and dance along.
How about performing it with your friends at the thank-you party to celebrate your new beginning with beaming smiles? By sharing a fun time together, your graduation ceremony and thank-you party will become even more memorable!
Take Me HigherCro-magnon
cro-magnon is an instrumental trio that unleashes floor-shaking grooves, swirling with the heat of live performance.
Their style freely traverses jazz, funk, and hip-hop, nurtured by members who met in Boston, USA, in 1996.
They launched their current lineup in 2004, and their 2006 album CRO-MAGNON garnered fervent support in the club scene.
Even without major awards, the overwhelming energy of their live improvisations is the real deal.
If you’re looking for a raw, funky, no-excuses sound that makes you want to dance till dawn, this is the band for you.