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! (41–50)
Teenage BlueEVE
Teenage Blue, written as the ending theme for the TV anime Blue Box that began airing in October 2024, is a rock tune that blends the headlong rush unique to youth with a heart-tightening poignancy.
Its lyrics portray the brilliance of days devoted to club activities and love, along with the transience of time that will one day slip away—resonating deeply not only with current students but also with adults who once lived through that season.
It’s a perfect song to sing with friends at karaoke during graduation season.
Take a pictureNiziU
Graduation season brings a sudden surge of chances to take photos with friends and partners.
Seeing smiles and scenery through the lens often makes you want to preserve that moment forever.
Bright dance tracks by NiziU are perfect companions for those tender yet warm feelings.
The title track of their single released in April 2021 is also included on the album “U,” and it drew attention as a Coca-Cola commercial song.
The lyrics overflow with a message to treasure this irreplaceable moment and etch it into your heart.
Even if graduation separates you, looking back at the photos will always bring back the sparkle of that time.
When you’re capturing memories with someone special, play this song and snap the perfect shot!
Telecaster B-Boysurii
That crisp guitar sound feels great! This track is by Surii, also known for “Junky Night Town Orchestra,” with a short version released in April 2019.
Its bouncy rhythm and memorable phrases are packed into 60 seconds—truly a quintessential “one-minute Vocaloid” piece.
In 2020, a long version was included on the album Pandemic, and it was also added to the rhythm game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.
Hatsune Miku.
Highly recommended when you want to get pumped up!
TetrisHiiragi Magunetaito
This track stands out for its playful arrangement that incorporates a Russian folk melody and for Kasane Teto SV’s cute vocals.
Released in November 2024, it’s a piece by Hiiragi Magnetite.
The brisk beat and chiptune-inspired sound are uplifting, yet the lyrics depict the psyche tossed about by today’s information-saturated society and emotions tormented by self-loathing.
The gap between the poppy sound and introspective lyrics reveals something new with every listen.
Try singing it at karaoke with your fellow Vocaloid fans!
Too late caution＝LOVE
The title track of =LOVE’s 3rd single, depicting a forbidden romance set at an all-girls school.
Released in May 2018, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Producer Rino Sashihara penned the lyrics, weaving tense, gripping words to portray a girl’s turmoil as she wavers between society’s “rightness” and an uncontrollable love.
Why not give it a listen when you’re harboring feelings you can’t tell anyone about?
Tell Me BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Known as one of their early signature numbers that rapidly boosted the band’s popularity.
Centered around Satoshi Fujiwara’s soulful vocals and piano, the track blends tension with a driving sense of speed.
The overall vocal range of “Tell Me Baby” spans only one octave, from C4 to C5.
The melody is rhythmical with rhymes, so if you sing while understanding the lyrics, you’ll naturally lock into the groove.
As your timing aligns with the rhythm, accents will emerge organically, making it very easy to sing—so it’s recommended to use your whole body expressively when performing!
Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Ikeda Eraiza
Angela Aki’s “Tegami ~Haikei Juugo no Kimi e~” was chosen for a commercial that portrays a feeling many people share: liking to be alone but disliking loneliness.
In the CM, Elaiza Ikeda is shown performing the song with just her voice and a guitar in front of a train station, and the vocals you hear are actually by Ikeda herself.
The lyrics depict an exchange of letters between your 15-year-old self and your grown-up self.
The way the adult self offers advice to the troubled 15-year-old is sure to resonate as a message to many teenagers.
It’s one of those essential ballads that every teen should absolutely hear.
