[Cheer Song] Songs to Listen to During Your Commute
Everyone’s morning commute looks different—some drive, others take the train or walk—but many people probably listen to music during that time, don’t they?
On days when your head isn’t fully awake yet, you want to switch your mood by listening to refreshing songs or tracks that boost your motivation!
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs we hope you’ll make your companions on your commute to work.
We’ve gathered not only work-boosting anthems, but also songs themed around mornings and new beginnings.
Let’s listen on the way to work and tackle the day together!
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[Cheering Song] Songs to Listen to During Your Commute (1–10)
Wake up!AAA
Titled “Wake up!”, this song is perfect for the morning commute.
It’s a popular track by AAA and was also used as a theme song for the anime ONE PIECE.
True to its title, it features a refreshing, high-energy sound filled with a sense of speed—listen to it in the morning and it will blow away your drowsiness, making you think, “I’m going to give it my all today!” Plus, the lyrics are packed with words that give you the courage to keep moving forward, making it a song that lifts your spirits and fills you with positivity.
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
When your commute feels depressing, it might be because work is overwhelming or you’re facing a tough assignment.
How about listening to this song in the morning at times like that? As the title “Ame nochi Hareluya” suggests, the lyrics carry a warm message: “Any hardship will pass someday,” and “Until then, I’ll be by your side to support you.” It’s deeply moving.
The melody has Yuzu’s signature gentle, soft feel, so it’s sure to soothe your heart.
Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai
For working adults, this is the perfect song to listen to during the morning commute—the time that marks the start of the day—to boost your motivation to give it your all! It’s a track by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, popular for its powerful vocals, rich tone, and relatable lyrics.
As the title “Song of Beginnings” suggests, it features a catchy, bright sound centered around the theme of a fresh start.
Reading the lyrics as you listen will definitely lift your spirits, but even if you just have it on in the background, it’s the kind of energetic song that makes you feel upbeat.
[Cheer Songs] Tracks to Listen to During Your Commute (11–20)
coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Mr.Children
As the title suggests, this Mr.Children song is a warm track that brings color to days filled with nothing but work.
When you’re working every day, it’s easy to lose sight of your purpose and feel your motivation drop, wondering, “What am I working for?” In those moments, listening to this song will make you feel, “The work I did is surely helping someone.” Try listening to it during your commute and let it add some color to your day.
Fight! SalarymanKetsumeishi
A hip-hop group that commands a major presence on Japan’s music scene, Ketsumeishi offers a pep song to all office workers.
True to its title, “Fight! Salaryman,” the lyrics are packed with relatable depictions for anyone working at a company, blending humor while cheering on salarymen who work for their companies and their families—definitely worth a listen.
At the same time, its funky, upbeat groove makes it a track that can lift your spirits even if you’re just letting it play in the background without focusing on the lyrics.
Hello To The Worldieiri reo
It’s a bright, forward-looking song that’s so characteristic of singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri—one of her signature tracks! The lyrics and title evoke a sense of a fresh start, and with former Superfly member Koichi Tabu joining as producer, it’s been crafted into a breezy, upbeat rock tune.
That’s why it’s perfect for listening during your morning commute! This song is sure to give you the energy and motivation to power through the day.
Highly recommended for those mornings when you’re just not feeling it.
I don’t want to work.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
During the morning commute, many working adults probably feel that familiar “I don’t want to work” mood.
Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s song ‘Hatarakitakunai’ puts that universal feeling into music.
It very simply speaks for how we feel on the way to work, and as you listen, you may find yourself thinking, “Well, I do have to work, so I guess I’ll give it my all today…” By the way, toward the end, the lyrics turn brighter with lines like “I hope tomorrow will be a good day,” which adds a touch of hope.