[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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[Cheer Songs] Tracks to Listen to During Your Commute (11–20)
Dream FighterPerfume
This song, which sings about the ambition to keep climbing higher toward your goals, is one of Perfume’s most popular cheer-up tracks.
Their signature four-on-the-floor beat feels great and is sure to lift your spirits if you listen in the morning.
What’s more, the lyrics are incredibly reassuring, encouraging you with a powerful “You can do it!!” even when you feel like you might falter after all your hard work.
If you’re on the verge of discouragement at work, start your day with this song and let it give you courage!
Critical HitRADWIMPS
Among RADWIMPS’ songs, this is the one I recommend as a go-to anthem.
Its music video, themed around a baseball game, is memorable, and the lyrics tell the story of a batter who, despite what could be called reckless adversity, steps up to deliver a game-changing hit.
For those working as adults, isn’t every day a series of challenges? I want people who are fighting those tough battles to listen to this track.
The song has RADWIMPS’ signature sense of speed, and if you play it on your commute, it will definitely lift your mood!
PopNishino Kana
A great recommendation for working women is this pop number that’s so quintessentially Kana Nishino.
The melody has a bright, uplifting vibe that can boost your mood just by listening, but the lyrics portray the life of a busy working woman who comes home after giving her all at work and can do nothing but sleep.
Many women will surely read the lyrics and deeply relate.
Even in those low-stimulation, routine days, it inspires a positive feeling to burst out “Pop!” just like the title suggests.
Let’s listen to this song today and do our best!
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
This song is Aqua Timez’s first major-label single and remains their signature track with enduring popularity.
It was also the theme song for the film Brave Story, so I think many people know it even if they’re not fans.
Its message—accepting your weaker self and recognizing that everyone feels pain and anxiety, so let’s push forward together—will likely soothe the hearts of working adults struggling with their jobs.
It’s especially recommended for those who want to listen to something fresh and gentle in the morning.
flareSuperfly
Superfly’s “Flare,” which was the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series Scarlet.
When you think of Superfly’s Shiho Ochi, the image of her powerful vocals is strong, but the gentle, soothing voice she showcases in songs like this is also captivating.
In this track, she conveys a spirit of “I won’t lose!!,” making it perfect to listen to every morning on your way to work.
If you boost your motivation with this song, you’ll be able to give your all at work today, too.
FeatherNujabes
It’s a stylish hip-hop track featuring beautiful, resonant piano.
Created by Tokyo-born trackmaker Nujabes, it was included on his 2005 album “Modal Soul.” It’s the kind of song you’ll want to play first thing in the morning to reset your mood.
[Cheering Songs] Tracks to Listen to During Your Commute (21–30)
MEGA SHAKE IT !Kyūso Nekokami
Many people probably want to blast away their gloom and stress during their commute with some up-tempo tracks that pump them up.
For those folks, I recommend the rock band Kyuso Nekokami’s “MEGA SHAKE IT!” The title is pronounced “Mega Shaki,” and it was also used in a commercial for the energy drink Mega Shaki.
It’s crafted into an up-tempo, danceable rock number—the hallmark of their music—and I think it’s a perfect song to blow off stress and lift your spirits.