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! (391–400)
Angel Clubze
Set to the sound of youthful anxieties and hopes, its heart-touching melody is captivating.
Created by Kore-san, this piece is perfect for middle school students.
Released in May 2023, the new track features the clear, translucent vocals of Yumeno Kessho POPY.
It’s packed with emotions unique to adolescence—school life, friendship, and budding romance.
Through scenes of friends spending time on the rooftop, the song gives you the courage to look forward, even while carrying worries and uncertainty.
Recommended for those just getting into music or for times when you want to sort out your feelings.
The more you listen, the more it stays close to your heart.
LetterKiyama Yusaku
Singer-songwriter Yusaku Kiyama, who rose to fame for his emotional and powerful vocals.
Since HOME, there may be many people who aren’t familiar with his other songs.
For those listeners, I recommend Tegami, a track that expresses gratitude to his parents.
While the lyrics look back on memories and thank them—much like other songs of this kind—what sets it apart is its format: the narrative within a letter unfolds directly as the lyrics.
It’s easy to immerse yourself in its world, so be sure to give it a listen.
Songs with titles starting with 'Te'. Perfect for Shiritori karaoke or song title Shiritori! (401–410)
Welcome to HeavenToukyou Jihen
Tokyo Jihen is the band fronted by Ringo Sheena.
From their album Discovery, I’d like to introduce Welcome to Heaven.
This track is distinguished by its sultry, jazz-tinged sound.
Being entirely in English also lends it a stylish atmosphere.
The lyrics portray someone falling into despair after losing the one they love.
That makes the title readable as an ironic twist—or as a hint at what unfolds afterward.
Nuances can vary by translation, so it’s worth comparing a few versions.
Heaven’s DoorMatsutōya Yumi
The title track from the 1990-released album “Heaven’s Door.” Born in 1954.
A singer-songwriter from Tokyo.
It’s a song about ecstasy in general.
Amid an upbeat, feel-good rhythm and a melody brimming with the pop sensibility characteristic of New Music that conveys a cosmopolitan vibe, you hear Yumi’s vocals.
It can be called a quintessential track.
Geniuses are created by their times. I think great works are born when an individual’s vibration and the era’s vibration align perfectly.Matsutōya Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya, who continues to build her own world with incredible taste, speaks with real conviction.
No matter how talented someone is, if they aren’t accepted by their era, they won’t be called a genius.
She herself must deeply feel that one’s existence is validated by those who accept them.
On the flip side, there are people who are confident yet not recognized and say things like, “Finally the times have caught up with me.” There are also cases where a person’s talent is only understood after they’re gone, which shows how difficult it is to be recognized in real time.
Angel’s WinkMatsuda Seiko
Singer-songwriter Ami Ozaki provided the song—and she says she’s deeply attached to it—Angel no Wink (“Angel’s Wink”).
The way it shifts from a ballad-like intro into an up-tempo pop number is wonderful, but what’s especially interesting is the lyrics, where the perspectives of an angel and the female protagonist alternate.
I recommend reading the lyrics before you try singing it.
There’s not much to worry about when performing it; if you follow the melody’s natural development, it should come smoothly.
The overall vocal range is high, so if you’re not set on the original key, adjusting the key is one option.
The Imperial March: Darth Vader’s Theme with No MotivationKurikōdā Karutetto
An unconventional recorder ensemble.
They’re highly recognized for providing music to children’s TV shows and for their cover versions of famous films, dramas, and pop songs being used on television.
This track, too, is often featured on variety shows.
Although the original is supposed to be a cool, solemn piece, the band excels at drawing out a charming sense of “unfortunate-ness” depending on the instrument’s timbre—something they’re particularly good at now.