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! (211–220)
LetterROYALcomfort
ROYALcomfort’s song “Tegami” is a moving piece imbued with deep gratitude and feelings toward one’s mother.
It reflects on childhood anxieties and loneliness, the love and guidance received from parents, and the resolve to pass on that profound love now as a parent oneself, all conveyed through its melody.
It reminds us of the importance of family bonds—being honest about our struggles when times are tough and supporting each other.
It’s a work we hope every family striving in child-rearing will listen to.
It will surely be by your side, offering courage and hope.
And as your children grow, you’ll come to appreciate the lyrics’ meaning even more deeply.
Teenage ~Graduation~Raphael
A song by the visual kei metal band Raphael, which went on hiatus after guitarist Kazuki suddenly passed away at the young age of 19 and disbanded following their final live show in 2016.
Included on their second mini-album, “Sotsugyo” (“Graduation”), the track reflects the members’ real-time emotions as teenagers and evokes a sense of accomplishment at having reached the life turning point of graduation.
Its brisk, fast-paced feel and beautiful melody can resonate even in a simple acoustic guitar-and-vocal arrangement.
It’s a perfect number to give as a gift that will be in tune with the feelings of those celebrating their graduation.
Take A BowRihanna
This is a song included on Good Girl Gone Bad, the album released in 2007 by Rihanna, the R&B singer from Barbados.
It’s a breakup song that likens the end of a romance to the closing of a play (the final bow).
It’s a gentle ballad centered on piano accompaniment.
Songs with titles starting with “Te”. For shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (221–230)
Tear dropRoyz
A gem of a love song by Royz that fills your chest with a bittersweet longing for lost love.
Set to a wistful melody, the lyrics beautifully portray unreachable promises and a lonely heart.
Featured on the album “Tears,” released in February 2013, this track fully showcases the emotional and aesthetic world unique to visual-kei bands.
It resonates deeply with those carrying the pain of heartbreak and a yearning for a past that will never return.
A captivating song that gently embraces those troubled by love, offering courage and hope.
TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTSSALON MUSIC
Hitomi Takenaka of Salon Music is an artist from Hachinohe City.
Salon Music is a New Wave–style alternative unit, offering sounds that range from pop and techno to grunge and heavy rock.
They have garnered support from a very wide audience both in Japan and abroad, and have influenced many artists.
Angel and DemonSEKAI NO OWARI
Among SEKAI NO OWARI’s songs, “Tenshi to Akuma,” released in November 2010, is often cited as one of the easiest to sing.
The lyrics, which touch on bullying and justice, are also striking.
People who encountered the song during their school days have said things like, “Now that I’m an adult, I understand that righteousness alone isn’t justice,” and “Every time I listen, I want to be more tolerant of everything.” Not only is it easy to sing, but it’s also a song packed with lessons we should learn while living in modern society—one you should definitely try singing at karaoke.
Song of Transfer (School Transfer Song)SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-member girls’ rock band with experience performing on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Their raw, unfiltered rock sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Asako Miyazaki’s feminine voice, making for an exceptionally pleasant listening experience.
“Tenkō no Uta” (Song of Transferring Schools) is a slow-tempo rock track—calm and easy to listen to.
The lyrics clearly reflect candid feelings about transferring schools.
It’s not exactly a bright song, but you can feel a warm sense of friendship in it.
Memories with friends come flooding back one after another.
