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! (331–340)
TechnopolisIerō Majikku Ōkesutora (YMO)
Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO)’s first single, released in October 1979 (Showa 54).
The sound of the word “Tokio,” which was likely created with a vocoder (a synthesizer that processes a voice through a microphone), is incredibly striking.
I still remember hearing this song on FM radio at the time and immediately rushing to the record store to buy it.
Listening again now to write this piece, I’m reminded of how captivating the sounds of those analog synthesizers were.
They have a certain organic expressiveness you don’t find in today’s digital synthesizers.
A classic of Japanese technopop—please enjoy!
Teardrop Detective AgencyImokin Torio
This is the second single by the Imo-Kin Trio, who achieved one of the biggest hits within Kin-chan’s family with High School Lullaby.
This one also did fairly well.
Its choreography is particularly entertaining, keeping viewers engaged without getting bored.
T.C.K.C.urutora sushi faiyaa
Its charm lies in the unique world it creates, woven from humor-packed lyrics and a sound that fuses various musical genres.
Showcasing Ultra Sushi Fire’s distinctive flair, this track is included on a single released in 2019.
At first listen, you might think it’s just a very cool song—but the chorus takes a wildly unexpected turn.
Sing it at karaoke, and its inventive lyrics and upbeat rhythm are sure to fire up the room in no time.
Heaven and HellOfufenbakku
Its exhilarating melody and lively rhythm make it perfect for a sports day finale.
Born in 19th-century France, this work originated from a story that satirically portrays the absurdities of human society through the gods of Olympus.
With its catchy phrases—familiar to almost everyone—and a performance full of vitality, it puts listeners in a joyful mood.
Premiered in Paris in October 1858, it went on to achieve 228 performances by the following year.
Since then, it has continued to be performed worldwide and used in a variety of settings.
The melodic line, in harmony with the rhythm of running footsteps, will create impeccable timing as an exit march for school sports festivals and athletic meets.
Take Me Home, Country RoadsOribia Nyūton=Jon
Take Me Home, Country Roads, released by John Denver in 1971.
It’s featured in this work as an insert song.
The original is sung by John Denver, and Olivia Newton-John is a cover artist.
In the film, Shizuku works on the Japanese lyrics for this song, right? The ending theme sung by Youko Honna, who plays Shizuku, is famous as well, so be sure to give that a listen too!
Songs with titles starting with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (341–350)
Letter to Heavenōru kyojin (kabā)
This is a single released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Master Kyojin—better known as part of the famous manzai duo All Hanshin Kyojin.
Kansai dialect has a certain brightness to it, but the repeated words “I want to see you” addressed to her late husband reveal her feelings as a wife, even as she bravely raises their two children.
Genius RockKarasuyasabō
Here’s an upbeat Vocaloid song you’ll want to listen to on repeat.
It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Karasuyasabou, also known for “Dance Dance Decadence,” released in 2017.
Cleverly weaving together terms from chemistry, it forms an addictive love song.
The protagonist says, “Since I’m a genius, I know you’re going to fall for me.” With such a confidence-filled personality, you can’t help but imagine what kind of love story will unfold.
