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 picks from popular hits across generations! (11–20)
In the distant skyNEW!DEEN
DEEN’s 14th single, a song that captures the bittersweet feelings of a long-distance relationship.
Released in February 1998, it was featured in a commercial for Japan Telecom’s “Super LCR,” which drew attention with actress Tomoko Yamaguchi’s appearance.
The frustration of only being able to connect by phone—and the pure longing to hear a loved one’s voice—is delicately expressed through Shuichi Ikemori’s clear, resonant vocals.
On nights when you’re thinking of someone dear who lives far away, lend your ears to this lyrical world.
Tokyo HotelNEW!Kenichi Mikawa
Beyond the shoulder of a sleeping lover, the nightscape of Tokyo Bay stretches out.
Kenichi Mikawa’s “Tokyo Hotel” is a classic mood kayō that depicts a sorrowful parting in a hotel room like that.
Proper nouns like the Rainbow Bridge reflect the protagonist’s loneliness as if in a scene from a film, tightening the listener’s chest.
Mikawa’s rich, velvety low voice conveys a story of an adult farewell, where lingering attachment and self-mockery intertwine, and it resonates deeply.
Released as a single in March 2000, the song was also included in the best-of album “Kenichi Mikawa Best 16” in May of the same year.
It’s the perfect number for a night when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
TOKYO GIRLNEW!Perfume
This song feels as if it reflects the city’s glitter and the bittersweet truths of the people who live there.
Perfume’s signature futuristic technopop blends with disco-style beats to create a polished dance tune.
Released in February 2017 as their 23rd single, it was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Tokyo Tarareba Musume,” in which member A~chan appeared by voice, and was later included on the album “Future Pop.” Its glamorous yet slightly lonely melody will resonate even more when you listen on your way home from work amid the crowds, or while gazing at the night skyline.
lamplightYuga
This song was written as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “Tsuma, Shogakusei ni Naru” (My Wife Is a Little Girl Now).
It delivers, on a gentle melody, the message that no one is ever truly alone—we live alongside the feelings of someone precious to us.
Many listeners will likely see themselves in the lyrics, which say that the presence of a loved one is a sure light illuminating the night road.
Please give it a listen when you want to once again feel the presence of someone important to you.
Tokyo FlashVaundy
Vaundy, known for his highly original music, has earned strong support.
The first track he released digitally, in November 2019, is this urban, mellow number.
Its stylish sound blended with a comfortable groove makes you feel your heart grow lighter just by listening.
Looking at the lyrics, they depict superficial conversations and fleeting relationships, skillfully reflecting both the light and shadow of Tokyo’s glittering nights.
The song was also used as incidental music in ABEMA’s show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay” and is included on his first album, “strobo.” It’s a track that stays by your side at the end of the day, when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood and let your thoughts wander.
Tutti FruttiLittle Richard
It’s a truly historic number, often hailed as “the sound of rock ’n’ roll being born”! Surely there’s hardly anyone who hasn’t heard Little Richard’s explosive opening shout, as if an inexpressible impulse were bursting forth.
That cry doesn’t just sound fun—it also seems to express a yearning for liberation from deep within.
The anecdote that the track was recorded in October 1955 in just three takes over about 15 minutes speaks volumes about its ferocious energy.
Included on the classic album “Here’s Little Richard,” it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Belt it out at karaoke and you’re guaranteed a pure, exhilarating rush—no explanation needed!
Songs with titles that start with “To.” Introducing popular tracks spanning a wide range of generations! (21–30)
Under the clock towerhalogen
Halogen is a four-piece rock band from Miyagi Prefecture, with all members born in 2005.
Since forming in 2021, they’ve been active mainly in their hometown of Sendai, attracting attention with lyrics written in an authentic voice and a genre-blending rock sound.
Their talent was proven by an unprecedented feat: reaching the finals for two consecutive years in the teen gateway competition Senkou Riot.
In 2023, they also won the Grand Prix at the Miyagi Prefecture High School Band Battle.
Their sound—combining vocalist Shota Ono’s clear yet resilient voice with an ensemble that reflects their sincere personalities—is truly captivating.