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)
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.
tenderback number
One song that lets you feel their early musical style, “tender.” This track encapsulates the early hallmarks of back number with its loud sound and arrangement.
Some listeners may feel put off by intense-sounding songs.
While it’s true that the track maintains a loud feel throughout, the vocal line itself is quite simple.
There aren’t drastic pitch jumps, so as long as you can hold your long tones, anyone can sing it.
If you want to sing it even better, raise the key by one or two steps so that a natural shout comes out in the higher range.
Heaven’s Doorfumika
Included on the 2013 album “POP SISTER.” Winner of the RecoChoku Audition Grand Prix.
A singer born in 1989 from Fukuoka Prefecture.
This song is what gave her the break to debut.
I think her sweet, clear voice suits the slowly unfolding ballad very well.
TELL MEhide
hide from X JAPAN.
He was also active as a solo artist, and at the time he was wildly popular—not only among women but also among men.
I imagine many men in their 40s were fans.
Among hide’s songs, the one I especially recommend is TELL ME.
It’s a straightforward rock track, but the vocal line is simple without complex pitch changes.
The range is narrow too, so even those who can’t sing very high should be able to handle it without any trouble.
Telephoneiri feat. 5lack
A coming-of-age song by iri and SLACK that captures a neo-pop sound while blending in textures from disco and jazz.
With a high-sense, contemporary mood that shines through, it’s crafted to stir the urge to listen in September.