[For Your Commute] Songs That Get You Pumped – Perfect Tracks to Start the Day
Dear students!
I think many of you pump yourselves up by listening to your favorite music on your smartphone while commuting to school by train or bus.
We all have days when we feel a bit down, right?
I used to be the same.
This time, I’ve selected songs by popular artists and bands—mainly those favored by junior high, high school, and college students—that seem likely to boost your energy when you listen to them.
Since Japanese rock is popular, I’ll introduce a mix of both classic and new tracks!
If you find a song you like, try adding it to your playlist!
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[For Your Commute] Mood-Boosting Songs and Perfect Tracks to Start Your Day (41–50)
Lush Life!clammbon
A bright, poppy track performed by the three-piece band clammbon.
Its arrangement repeats many short, distinctive phrases, making it a catchy “surume song” that sticks in your head after just one listen.
It feels like if you play it in the morning, you’ll be instantly drawn into its world.
Crocodile and ShampooMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A signature work by Momoiro Clover Z, who exude a unique presence even among idols.
This song is also famous as a festival-style anthem that fans can get hyped to together at live shows.
It’s a stress-relief track that helps you reset and face forward when you stumble over various things in modern life or run into a wall.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
A powerful cheer song that traces the emotional journey from searching for the meaning of life and hope to the resolve to take a new step forward.
ONE OK ROCK’s melodious rock sound blends perfectly with vocalist Taka’s emotionally rich voice.
Released in August 2012 as their seventh single, this track also drew attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin starring Takeru Satoh.
The protagonist’s determination to overcome past trials and move toward the future aligns beautifully with the movie’s story.
Listen to it while walking, and its driving beat and positive message will give you a push—it’s truly a perfect companion for your workout.
Perfect Day310
Born from scenes of refreshing mornings and dusky twilights, this song gently portrays the special moments hidden in everyday life.
310’s crystal-clear vocals deliver a warm message of encouragement to everyone working hard each day.
The track has been available since January 2025 as the opening theme for the anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Like Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss.” Composed by Ryutaro Fujinaga of Elements Garden, the piece beautifully blends a driving rock sound with a pure, graceful melody, tenderly resonating with listeners.
It’s the perfect song for when you’re worn out from work or need energy for tomorrow.
For those giving their all every day, it’s sure to bring comfort and courage.
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
A powerful anthem that brilliantly captures the radiance and restlessness of youth.
Its driving melody, carried by a brisk rhythm, stirs the heart, and the determination to keep moving forward despite the anxieties and impatience of being young is deeply moving.
Featured on the album “CEREMONY,” this track was used in January 2020 as the commercial song for Sony’s WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds, with King Gnu’s distinctively original sound drawing wide attention.
The deftly interwoven piano and guitar arrangement vividly conveys the urgency and inner conflicts of people living in a time-pressed modern world.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you need a push—during morning commutes, on the way to school, or when racing to meet a deadline.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A massive hit by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that delicately captures the brilliance and bitterness of youth.
It begins with a gentle melody and evolves into a powerful, grand sound—perfect for waking up in the morning.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Boukyaku Battery,” it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
With this award, the band achieved the unprecedented feat of winning two years in a row.
The lyrics, which support the feeling of moving forward step by step despite anxiety and doubt, will gently push the backs of all those greeting a new morning.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
Starting with a sharp-edged guitar riff and driven by a powerfully fast rhythm that’s quintessentially 10-FEET, “The First Sense (Dai-Zero-Kan)” sets the tone.
As the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, its title is said to mean “the heart, thoughts, and feelings that exist before the five senses.” It perfectly matches the world of SLAM DUNK, evoking that tingling tension and gripping urgency where miracle-like power is born.
Let your heart dance to the emotional sound and turn up your own energy!
