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.
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Songs with titles starting with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (21–30)
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
A four-piece band, King Gnu, leading the music scene with their alternative sensibilities and pop flair.
The song’s exhilarating sound and its impulsive message about charging forward without settling for the status quo are striking.
It’s included on their third album, CEREMONY, released in January 2020, and drew attention when the members appeared in a commercial for Sony’s WF-1000XM3, for which it served as the CM song.
With total streaming plays surpassing 100 million, this enduring track has been loved for a long time.
It affirms the unfinished parts we all carry and has the strength to turn even anxiety into power—something that could be a huge source of energy for those about to attend an entrance ceremony.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to face forward with all you’ve got, giving you a push as you dive into a new environment.
Tell memilet
This work, driven by milet’s husky yet translucent vocals that pierce the heart, is a captivating track whose fluent phrasing makes the boundary between English and Japanese disappear.
Its blend of electronic sound and a dreamlike worldview draws you in with an earnest message—wanting to know the reason behind someone’s tears.
Included on her fifth EP released in February 2020, it also became a hot topic as the special theme song for the anime Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia.
The sound co-produced by milet and Ryosuke “Dr.R” Sakai is nothing short of stunning.
Listen to it on nights when you’re carrying feelings you can’t put into words, and it will surely stay close to your heart.
Though it’s challenging to perform, if you can sing it with genuine emotion, you’re sure to earn the respect of those around you.
Take It BackReiko
Singer-songwriter REIKO, who has Filipino roots and a remarkable sense of groove, is drawing attention.
Blending a track that feels like a modern reconstruction of ’90s New Jack Swing with an empowering message urging those who might lose themselves in a new phase of life to “take back control,” this is a bona fide killer tune.
Released in April 2025, Take It Back is positioned as the first installment of an “R&B trilogy,” created in collaboration with producer Sam is Ohm.
Its irresistible, body-moving exhilaration and REIKO’s soaring vocals make it perfect for mornings when you’re diving into a new environment or moments when you want to step forward with confidence.
Let yourself sink into the rhythm and give it a listen.
Reach to the heavensMatsutōya Yumi
Singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya—affectionately known as “Yuming,” and renowned for continually unveiling fresh sonic visions with each era—delivers this track from her 40th original album, “Wormhole / Yumi AraI,” released in November 2025.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “When We Were Little, There Was a God,” it also drew attention as her first drama theme for the network in about nine years.
Using AI technology to recreate her vocal timbre from the Yumi Arai era and layering it with her current voice, the resulting harmony resonates deeply with listeners.
Its grand soundscape, where past and future seem to intersect, feels perfect for a seaside drive or for quiet nights of contemplation.
TAKE ME HOMEMAN WITH A MISSION
A rock tune brimming with MWAM’s signature sense of speed, featuring all-English vocals and a driving beat! Included on the album “Beef Chicken Pork,” released in February 2014, it packs the power to instantly amp up the energy at live shows.
The music video is also known for being filmed at Nekoma Ski Resort in Fukushima Prefecture, making it a perfect match for snowy mountains.
You can practically picture them enjoying snowboarding—this track is guaranteed to lift your spirits not only in the car on the way to the slopes, but also as the perfect soundtrack while you ride.
Tip Taps TipHALCALI
With its bouncy beat and exhilarating melody, the pleasant resonance is irresistible! Among HALCALI’s works, this particularly melodious track was released as a single in December 2005.
Composed by Yusuke Tanaka, known for his work with YUKI, it’s a highly polished song in the realm of vocal-driven hip-hop.
Beloved as the ending theme for the anime Eureka Seven, it’s also included on the album Cyborg Oretachi.
The duo’s rap and vocals riding the light, brisk rhythm will lift your spirits just by listening.
It’s the perfect number for a sunny stroll or a leisurely weekend drive!
Ternero FighterM!LK
This is an uptempo track that fuses an intense love for “milk” with a burning drive to charge toward the future.
Depicting a young calf dreaming of becoming something great, the song was released in May 2017 as M!LK’s sixth single.
Its selection as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm” in May drew attention, and it reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It later became a fan favorite included on the album “King’s Milk.” At live shows, call-and-response is essential, and the moments when the entire venue becomes one are breathtaking.
If you’re about to take on a challenge or just need an energy boost, listening to it will give you that push.
If you want to get hyped without overthinking it, how about this one?