Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ke’ (け),” what tracks come to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of any off the top of your head, right?
Even after doing some research, I got the impression they’re surprisingly hard to find—but I did come across some surefire hits, timeless favorites, and hidden gems.
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ke” (け)!
Feel free to use this as a reference when you’re wondering which songs start with “Ke” (け), or as a starting point for choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (1–10)
You pure motherfuckersKishidan
As a CD single from Kishidan, this is their first new track in an incredible 5 years and 8 months.
Written by Show Ayanokoji, it serves as the theme song for the drama “Donketsu,” airing from April 25, 2025! It’s a hot, rough-and-ready rock band sound that’s quintessentially Kishidan and perfectly matches the yakuza-themed world of the drama.
The melody line is very straightforward, and with the same chorus melody recurring, it shouldn’t be hard to memorize.
Also, as you’d expect from a Kishidan song, the vocal range isn’t too high, making it comfortable for male singers.
It sounds coolest when you sing with a clenched-fist, power-through vibe! Just be careful to keep your throat relaxed and not tense up.
Using gestures helps you naturally loosen up and makes it easier to sing.
Be sure to learn the choreography and have fun singing along!
makeup removerKayoko Yoshizawa
A singer-songwriter who captivates listeners with her distinctive storytelling, Kayoko Yoshizawa delivers a memorable number here.
In this song, the act of removing makeup is layered with the protagonist’s aching wish to wash away the memories of an unforgettable love.
The world she creates—where sly humor that makes you chuckle coexists with a heart-wrenching melancholy—is truly her forte.
The track first appeared on the indie mini-album “Majo Zukan” released in June 2013, and a rearranged version was later included on the album “Tokyo Zekkei,” released in February 2016.
It’s the perfect song to play at day’s end as you reset yourself; it’s sure to gently stay by your side.
Makeup doesn't suit me.Yoshimi Iwasaki
This is a song by Yoshimi Iwasaki filled with a warm message that affirms an unpretentious relationship—something you’d never guess from the title.
The song expresses the protagonist’s feelings as they tell their lover, “You’re beautiful just the way you are.” Iwasaki’s clear, translucent vocals blend comfortably with the light, urban sound crafted by Ami Ozaki.
Released in October 1982 as her 11th single, it features sophisticated sound design by leading creators of city pop, a charm that remains undiminished today.
Listening to it while facing your bare self before putting on makeup might help you learn to love yourself as you are.
It also makes a perfect BGM for an unadorned day spent with someone special.
Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (11–20)
Cape Canaveraldragonfly
This work captivates with a sound where electronica and R&B intersect.
It’s a track by Tonbo from March 2017, with lyrics by f and vocals by ONE.
The composition is superb: it unfolds from a restrained first verse into a wistful pre-chorus, then surges with emotion in the chorus.
The lyrics use space and rockets as motifs, poignantly depicting the regret and distance of a love that, once set in motion, can’t turn back.
It’s a perfect song for introspective moods.
A future drawn with an eraserNei.
An emotional rock number with a rush of momentum that pierces the heart.
Created by Vocaloid producer Nei.
, with the music video releasing in September 2025.
It expresses anxiety about an uncertain future that seems to be drawn and erased, and yet a wish that refuses to abandon hope.
The crisp sound packed with catchy guitar riffs and the twin-vocal synergy of Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto are incredible! It’s a song that blows away those frustrating feelings!
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Since the opening of Phase 2 in 2022, the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has released numerous buzzworthy works.
This song was chosen as the theme for the drama “Even Just on Sunday Nights…”.
Its message, brimming with affirmation—“Whatever will be, will be”—is filled with a positive power that helps ease worries in both work and private life.
In December 2023, it won the 65th Japan Record Award.
The ensemble woven from brisk band sounds and gorgeous strings conveys the warmth of self-acceptance depicted in the lyrics.
It’s a refined cheer-up song you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling down.
CAREFREElo-key design
Lo-key design is an R&B/soul unit consisting of singer salto and a trackmaker.
They formed after the trackmaker was moved by salto’s voice during their college years.
Their debut EP DESIGN, released in October 2019, shot straight to No.
1 on iTunes’ Japan R&B/Soul album chart.
Centered on R&B and neo-soul, their mellow grooves are pleasantly smooth, with hints of hip-hop and city pop that define their sound.
Their track PERFECT BLUE was selected for a J-WAVE program, and their monthly listeners on Spotify tripled within a few months, steadily growing their fanbase.
If you’re looking for sophisticated, chilled-out music, you’ll definitely get hooked.