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 that start with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (171–180)
Take You DancingJason Derulo
Jason Derulo, an R&B singer who has remained at the forefront from the late 2000s to today, is also known as a highly skilled dance performer, and his style shows clear respect for Michael Jackson.
Among his works, a recommended love song is Take You Dancing.
It’s a song about romance that portrays a scene where the heart is racing and the emotions can’t be contained.
Take Back The NightJustin Timberlake
This is a song by Justin Timberlake, whose overwhelming performance and pleasingly resonant vocals create music with real charisma.
It’s a track that’s perfect for livening up the cherry-blossom viewing season, letting you feel its powerful musicality—great for both singing along and dancing.
Tear DropKamui
A popular song by the Japanese-style dance vocal group Kamui.
It’s a collaboration between vocalist Woo—who emerged from the magazine WOOFIN’—and the street dance team Sakuran Musha.
The danceable beat paired with melancholic vocals shows great taste, making it a “mote-kyoku,” a track that can attract interest from men as well.
Teenage DreamKaty Perry
Katy Perry’s third album, Teenage Dream, features slightly more mature songs, but this track is one that brings back memories of our teenage years and straightforward youth.
It’s a recommended song for the season when summer romances end and a new chapter of life begins.
TiK ToKKe$ha
This is the very song that made Kesha famous.
It’s a burstingly energetic party anthem that embodies the quintessential American party girl.
Even though fun times are supposed to come to an end, this track makes it feel like the party could go on forever—a song you can just enjoy without thinking about anything.
At the time of this release, her name was styled as Ke$ha, but she later took a break and returned warmed up as Kesha.
She graduated from the party-girl image and gained the depth of a mature artist.
You won’t want to miss that era either!
Song titles that start with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (181–190)
TelefonLAUSBUB
LAUSBUB, a standout techno unit from Sapporo, is a talented duo consisting of Riko Iwai and Mei Takahashi.
Their musical world, strongly influenced by YMO, is distinguished by a unique sense of weightless atmosphere and refreshing vocals.
Their 2021 release “Telefon” topped the weekly SoundCloud charts, showcasing their refined sensibilities to a wide audience.
Both members not only perform but also handle songwriting and even jacket artwork themselves, demonstrating their multifaceted creativity.
They are artists who are expected to make a significant impact on Japan’s techno scene going forward.
TV MagicLIZARD
LIZARD is a Japanese rock band that was active from the late 1970s through the 1980s, known for music that incorporated elements of punk and new wave.
They made their major-label debut in 1979, and their representative works include the single “T.V.
MAGIC” and the album of the same name.
Their sound evolved from early punk rock to technopop and new wave, utilizing synthesizers and keyboards.
The albums “Gymnopaedia” and “Rock Garden” are also highly regarded.
In 2009, they reunited with the original members and released new recordings and performed live.
This is a band highly recommended for those who shared in the golden age of rock.