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Your heart pounds, palms damp with sweat.
What happens when we try to express that universal feeling of urgency through music?
A tense, fast tempo with synthesizers, irregular rhythms that mirror inner turmoil, and an exhilarating drum beat that blasts away the anxiety.
In this article, we introduce music that will resonate with you—from tracks that brilliantly capture the feeling of panic to invigorating songs that set a restless heart free.
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[Songs that portray a sense of urgency] Masterpieces that sing of inner turmoil & invigorating tracks that blow away anxiety (1–10)
Raran RhapsodyWANIMA
A WANIMA track packed with pounding-heart urgency, sweaty palms, and unstoppable passion.
Like stars shining in the pitch-black night guiding the way, its danceable beat and exhilarating, fast-paced sound blow away the suffocating feeling of anxiety.
Included on the EP “Sorry Not Sorry,” it was also used as the theme song for episode 6 of the Amazon Original drama “Oshi no Ko.” Released on December 2, 2024, its sound deftly weaves together elements of rock, dance, and punk, giving a powerful push to your first step toward your goals.
Love is the slave of chaos.Ushiro kara Haiyori Tai G
My feelings won’t reach them…
This song by Ushiro kara Haiyoritai G expresses the turmoil of being tossed around by love.
It portrays a young girl in love who wants to send her feelings from the far reaches of the universe, all within a distinctive soundscape of synthesizers and metal.
Released in April 2013 as the opening theme for the anime “Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W,” it reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned overwhelming support from anime fans.
When your emotions are overflowing or spinning in circles, this track will gently give you a push forward.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
A heart-tugging, feel-good song that comically portrays a man’s bittersweet lingering feelings after being dumped.
This gem wraps zippy comebacks to the one he can’t forget, tender affection, and regrets over letting himself be overlooked in quirky performances and a poppy sound.
It skillfully captures the panic of heartbreak in a dance tune that fuses kayōkyoku with Eurobeat.
Released in October 2009, it was later featured as a House Foods commercial song in March 2011.
From daydreaming about holding hands and dancing together to aching at the memory of sweet nothings once shared, this Golden Bomber signature track resonates deeply with anyone who can’t move on from a breakup or can’t help wondering how their ex is doing now.
doppelgängerCreepy Nuts
Set over a tense, hard‑hitting beat, this is a tour‑de‑force from Creepy Nuts that portrays the wavering and split of the self.
It depicts the inner alter ego—or mask—that everyone carries as a “doppelgänger,” sharply capturing the modern psyche’s inner conflict.
Melodic hooks intertwine exquisitely with unstable rhythms to vividly express a churning state of mind.
The track was written as the theme song for the film Under Ninja, released in January 2025.
It’s the perfect song for facing the many faces within yourself—or for releasing the unease and urgency inside your heart.
PlazmaYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu has written an original song—its swiftly shifting tension and energy being its greatest appeal—as the theme for the feature film Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
Carrying a message of “challenging beyond oneself” and “the energy to expand possibility,” its grand sound is sure to gently push forward those who feel impatient or anxious.
Released to the world alongside the film in January 2025, this work marks Yonezu’s first collaboration with the Gundam series.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you feel restless or when you want to believe in your own potential.
REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION
This track is defined by its powerful mixture rock sound.
It’s a song by MAN WITH A MISSION released in January 2025, serving as the lead track for their 15th-anniversary EP.
The driving guitar riffs and pounding drums leave a strong impression, and the lyrics—centered on the courage to face challenges and overcome fear—resonate with listeners.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to take a new step forward or boost your motivation.
Turn up the volume and enjoy!
stainMakishimamu Za Horumon
I think the song starts off slowly and then suddenly speeds up.
The vocals come in abruptly, but they blend in without feeling out of place, so it really works as a song—and I simply think that’s amazing.
The bass and the male death growls are strong, but the tempo is very fast and it’s easy to listen to.