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! (161–170)
TEARSENTH
ENTH is a standout band from Nagoya that plays alternative and melodic hardcore.
Over the past few years, their name has been popping up more and more at festivals and live events across the country.
Their songs range widely—from high-energy tracks with the signature melodic hardcore two-beat, to alternative guitar-rock numbers that hit you straight in the emotions.
On top of that, every one of their songs is laced with emotional, tear-jerking melodies.
These power-packed tracks will get your emotions surging and make you want to throw your fist in the air—essential listening.
Angel Madi and the Last TrainEight
With its powerful rock sound and distinctive lyrics, it draws you into the world of “yami” songs.
It’s a track that thrillingly portrays the darker sides of real society.
Perfect for when you want to linger in a sad mood.
It also has strong elements of horror storytelling, so it’s recommended for fans of scary tales.
The characteristically inorganic voice unique to Vocaloid heightens the sense of fear even more.
A Hundred Miles to HeavenF-BLOOD
A single released in 2000.
It served as the theme song for the film of the same name released in 1998.
The track is by a musical unit formed in 1997 by the Fujii brothers, Fumiya and Naoyuki, from The Checkers.
With a mid-tempo rhythm and the timbre of acoustic guitar, Fumiya’s voice delivers a heartfelt performance over a lyrical melody.
Tell MeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE is a music unit formed around Daiki Sato.
Their exhilarating track “Tell Me” is one of their works.
From a male perspective, the song conveys a message to a loved one: “Let’s sprint through life together.” You can feel the sense of speed not only in the lyrics but also in the danceable sound.
It’s a refreshing tune that fits well for mornings or drives.
Another highlight is how the individual parts interweave in a complex way.
tearsfayray
This is the seventh single by singer-songwriter Fayray—currently also active under the name Mina Ohashi as a member of the music unit The Present.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Friends,” and its delicate ensemble featuring piano and acoustic guitar feels so pleasant.
With its relaxed tempo and not-too-high key, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.
It’s a perfect pick for women in their 40s and sure to be a hit when singing with friends of the same generation.
Don’t get involved!GAKU-MC / Sakurai Kazutoshi (Mr.Children)
A single released in May 2006, a collaboration between GAKU-MC and Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children.
Timed with the FIFA World Cup in Germany, it was used as the image song for Nippon TV’s information program “Soccer Earth.” It reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart and stayed on the charts for nine weeks.
The lyrics vividly depict players honing their minds and hearts while adhering to the rules—an impression that lingers.
It’s a song that will surely give you courage when you’re about to face an important match or need to rally yourself to achieve something.
Iron CageGRANRODEO
GRANRODEO is a music unit known for their intense sound.
They wrote Iron Cage as the opening theme for season 5 of the anime Bungo Stray Dogs.
The track features an especially fierce sound with hints of heavy metal.
The lyrics depict feelings of entrapment and despair, while conveying a message of overcoming them.
It pairs naturally with the anime’s story, and it also works well as a song to cheer you on or to boost your energy.