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 starting with “Te”. Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (301–310)
If we hold hands, it’s goodbye.toa
It’s a fast-paced, jazzy track that starts with a drum roll.
Created by Toa, a popular Vocaloid producer also known as the author of “Patchwork Staccato,” it was released in 2015.
The melody is catchy, so it can sound upbeat, but the lyrics depict a breakup with someone you love and the somewhat throwaway feeling that comes with it.
It’s cheerful yet sad—the contrast really gets you.
The walking bass feels great.
Angel forecastdōmeki
Doumeki is a compelling artist who fuses indie rock with shoegaze.
They began activity in 2023 and quickly drew attention with the band-format EP “Tenshi Yohou” released in May 2024.
Marked by noisy guitar textures and an emotive vocal style, their songs often delve into themes like loneliness and inner conflict.
The heavy sound and emotional lyrics resonate powerfully with listeners.
If you’re seeking fresh music or something that truly pierces the heart, don’t miss this.
Palm-Sized Wonderlandnekobōro
It’s a very mysterious piece.
It contains many elements and will change its character greatly depending on the listener.
The sound, which makes heavy use of electronic tones and piano, and the crisply articulated vocals leave a strong impression.
The lyrics are abstract and suggestive.
As you follow the words, time slips by before you know it—this is a song with that kind of unusual charm.
A moderate relationshipnoboru↑P
For those who find that the harder they try to forget, the more they think about the person they like, the song you should listen to is “Moderate Relationship.” Created in 2019 by Noboru↑, a Vocaloid producer who crafts music across genres from rock to ballads, it features a striking contrast between dazzling synth tones and a passionate band sound.
Hatsune Miku’s heartrending vocals convey the purity of young love.
It’s a rock number that portrays the tightening feeling in your chest when, even up close, the person you love feels far away.
Heaven and HellHitoshizuku P × Yama △
The hard rock-style sound arrangement is insanely cool! It’s a track by Hitoshizuku and Yama△, who have created many popular works like “Bad ∞ End ∞ Night,” and it was released in 2013.
The intense yet catchy, easy-to-groove-to vibe is totally addictive.
The humorous back-and-forth between Rin and Len is another highlight.
The playful lyrics—“Choose heaven or hell!”—also leave an impression.
Highly recommended when you want to hype up a karaoke session.
It might be perfect as the first song to sing.
Telephone No. 1fukurouzu
Included as the third track on the first mini-album “Telephone No.1,” released in 2013.
It’s a poppy, colorful, and cute love song with a memorable opening that starts with a telephone ring.
Thinking of inviting her on a picnic date? How about giving her a call? Sadly, they disbanded in 2017.
Let’s hold hands.makomina
The duo unit MakoMina, who also became popular for their “Twin Dance,” released the love song “Let’s Hold Hands” in 2016, which portrays feelings for an older schoolmate and the ups and downs of romance.
You can really picture a girl in love: boldly shouting her love to the person she likes, getting excited as she and her girlfriends share updates about how things are going—it’s all so vivid.
It’s an adorable song, perfect for women who have a crush on an upperclassman.
Since it’s also a dance track, you can have fun with your friends too!
