Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
When it comes to songs that start with “To,” what songs come to mind for you?
There are plenty of classic tracks titled “Tokyo,” and you can probably think of many song titles that begin with words like “Time” (Toki) or “Friend” (Tomo) as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs that start with “To.”
Use this as a handy guide not only for song-title shiritori, but also when you’re stuck choosing songs for karaoke shiritori, where you link the last letter of each song title to the next.
All right, let’s dive in!
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Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing popular tracks across generations! (481–490)
TokyoTetsukaze Tōkyō
Tetsukaze Tokyo is a rock band based in Sendai.
Formed in 2018, they drew attention when the music video for Gaitō to Apāto, released during their senior year of high school, became a hit, along with tracks uploaded to the music distribution site Eggs.
Their music features a heavy rock sound infused with warm guitar arpeggios, often evoking scenes that are wistful and emotional.
They are a band that delivers driving rock numbers in live performances, offering songs that resonate with the anxieties and loneliness of youth.
dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This is a song that expresses the feelings of a young man who longs for Tokyo.
It portrays the protagonist struggling with the gap between dreams and reality, set to a moving melody.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression and stir the listener’s heart.
Released in October 1988, it was used as the theme song for a TBS television drama.
It was also included on the album “Showa” and has been loved by many.
It’s guaranteed to liven up karaoke at company parties and class reunions.
To a friendKanjani∞
Despite experiencing repeated member departures, Kanjani Eight, a five-member idol group steadily rising in esteem as a rock band, continues to garner acclaim.
Selected as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai” (My Story Is Long), this work was released on November 27, 2019, as their 43rd single.
Its powerful rock sound and driving melody are striking, and the lyrics—centered on the importance of friendship and mutual support—resonate deeply.
As a song symbolizing the launch of their new five-member lineup, it has evoked strong empathy among fans.
It is truly an anthem of encouragement for life, one that pushes forward those grappling with setbacks and anxieties.
thank-you addressHikou Shoujo Kansokutai
It’s a graduation song composed as a poetry reading.
Created by Hikō Shōjo Kansokutai and released in 2023.
First, you’re drawn into a soundscape set against everyday sounds.
Then the lyrics quietly soliloquize memories of student life—nothing particularly special is being said, and yet, strangely, it brings you to tears.
Surely that’s because you can’t help but naturally substitute your own experiences as you listen.
It would be wonderful if we could always hold on to what we felt in those moments, just like in this song.
Being just friends is fine.Takahashi Yumiko
Yumiko Takahashi, lauded as the last orthodox idol of the 20th century and acclaimed both as a singer and an actress, released her 13th single, “Tomodachi de Ii Kara” (“I’d Be Fine Just as Friends”).
The song was chosen as the theme for the second installment of the TV drama ‘My Little Lover,’ in which she starred.
Its lyrics, which depict someone wrestling with their feelings while hiding them from the person they like, are likely to resonate with anyone who has experienced a bittersweet unrequited love.
With a narrow vocal range and a not-too-high key, it’s a sentimental pop tune that women in their 40s—the generation that grew up with it—will especially enjoy singing.
Ama divers of TobaToba Ichirō
A warm song that gently embraces the sea of one’s hometown.
Ichiro Toba’s powerful vocals vividly portray the proud way of life of the ama divers.
Released in May 2024, the lyrics were written by Tetsuya Takeda.
The words, carefully weaving together the divers’ daily lives and their feelings for their families, will warm the listener’s heart.
Even as they work in constant danger, their thoughts are with their loved ones—something many people will surely relate to.
It’s a track we especially recommend to those living away from home or thinking of someone dear.
Tokyo EnkaKurokawa Shinichiro
This work by Shinichiro Kurokawa, known for his appealing, soaring high notes.
Set in Tokyo’s traditional downtown, it captures the melancholy characteristic of enka by portraying the city’s bustle and people’s emotions, while also leaving an impression with its lively rhythm and bright atmosphere.
Released in February 2022, it captured the hearts of many enka fans.
Its natural vocal delivery—deemed “good enough” by the composer even at the demo stage—is a key charm.
The lyrics, depicting Tokyo’s scenery and human relationships, are sure to resonate with city dwellers.
Showcasing the full allure of the high register, this song is also recommended for those who want to test their vocal skills at karaoke.