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! (251–260)
Take-offViViD
This is the indie debut single by ViViD, a five-member visual kei rock band that disbanded in 2015.
Released as a made-to-order limited edition, the track is packed with highlights—from its catchy melody and driving pace to its numerous dynamic shifts.
The A section features a spacious, expansive guitar sound with delay; the B section brings a heavy rhythm evocative of alternative rock; and the chorus delivers a fast-paced rock feel driven by off-beat rhythms.
As a debut single, it showcases the broad musical range of the band.
Take It Easy feat. Tsubaki (Prod. GeG)WILYWNKA
A track featuring WILYWNKA, a rapper born in Osaka in 1997, and Tsubaki, a rapper from Okinawa.
With urban guitar and a languid rhythm that somehow makes you want to move, it’s the perfect song for guys slogging through crappy everyday lives.
The two of them deliver a barrage of verses that are gritty, cool, and strikingly memorable.
It’s exactly like the carefree fun of rappers men look up to—ideal for a laid-back, hot summer.
TerminerWejdene
Terminer, the latest track by rising French R&B star Wejdene, is a moving song centered on heartbreak and self-renewal.
Released on January 26, 2024, it vividly portrays the emotional turbulence that follows betrayal and disappointment.
Wejdene’s crystalline vocals blend seamlessly with the supple beat, gripping the listener from start to finish.
Since her 2020 smash hit Anissa, she has enjoyed immense popularity—especially among teens—but this release presents a more mature artistic side.
It’s a perfect song for anyone trying to recover from a breakup or those who admire a strong female figure.
TECHNOPOLISYellow Magic Orchestra
A signature track by Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), who dominated the 1970s music scene with their innovative electronic sound.
Its futuristic cityscape, crafted with synthesizers and drum machines, captivated music fans worldwide as an early pioneer of technopop.
Included on the 1979 album Solid State Survivor, it reached No.
1 on Japan’s Oricon chart and became a major hit, selling over one million copies.
The futuristic musical style and lyrics themed around urban life reflected the era’s optimism about technology.
Foreshadowing the digital age, the song remains as compelling as ever today.
Teenage LoveZeebra
This track is included on Zeebra’s third album, “TOKYO’S FINEST.” It’s a long-running hit that ranks among his most popular works and remains a beloved classic among fans.
It’s a slightly bittersweet love song about reuniting with a teenage sweetheart after several years, only to realize they can’t go back to how things were.
It conveys a conviction to keep those memories in one’s heart.
At a time when J-rap hadn’t yet taken deep root in Japan, it helped break new ground for the scene.
Take On Mea-ha
Included on the 1985 album “Hunting High and Low.” A three-member pop band from Norway formed in 1982.
The music video, directed by Steve Barron, used a blend of live action and rotoscoped animation, was frequently aired on MTV, and helped the song become a hit.
Since Morten’s vocal range is quite wide, I think it’s tough to sing.
Milky Wayaiko
This song is striking for its heart-jolting drums and shimmering guitar tones.
The lyrics, though tinged with sadness, carry a gentle warmth, capturing the delicate nuances of being in love so vividly that simply listening brings back sweet, bittersweet memories.
It’s a track from aiko’s album “Akatsuki no Love Letter,” released in November 2003, and its lyrics feel like a snapshot of an ordinary moment shared by lovers.
It’s the perfect song for a summer night—one that makes you want to listen shoulder to shoulder with someone you love under a starry sky.