[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 Songs] Tracks to Listen to During Your Commute (21–30)
Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon

It’s a song by the five-member rock band Sakanaction.
Released in 2016 as their 12th single, it was featured in a commercial for the cosmetics brand ANESSA.
The fast four-on-the-floor beat really puts a spring in your step.
database feat.TAKUMA(10-FEET)MAN WITH A MISSION

If you just want to get hyped up for work, this is it! It’s the third track released in 2013 by the wolf band MAN WITH A MISSION.
The participation of TAKUMA, the vocalist of 10-FEET, became a hot topic.
It’s a song that conveys a determination to fight.
It was used as the theme song for the anime Log Horizon.
CHARMWANIMA

WANIMA is a rock band known for its powerful melodic hardcore sound.
This song is included on their 2018 album, “Everybody!!”.
It’s especially recommended for anyone who finds themselves thinking, “Ugh, I don’t want to go to work today…” It’s an uplifting, feel-good anthem that gives you energy.
MY COLORPerfume

This is a song about modern society, where we can connect with people all over the world through mobile phones.
It’s included on the album “JPN,” released in 2011.
You can feel the excitement in the song as it makes you wonder what kind of future awaits us next.
rose flowerkururi

With its quiet guitar, simple drums, and gentle keyboard riff, this song is a soothing listen.
It’s the seventh single released in 2001 by Quruli, a band from Kyoto.
It’s a fan favorite—when the intro starts at live shows, the crowd cheers.
Miki Furukawa of SUPERCAR joins on backing vocals.
KatachiTokumaru Shūgo

This is a track from Tokyo-born musician Shugo Tokumaru’s 2012 album “In Focus?”.
Its sparkling acoustic sound is striking.
The music video, which animates paper cutouts, is a must-see.
SHIKIBU feat. Awa no Odoriko (Chatmonchy)rekishi

A comical song inspired by Murasaki Shikibu.
It’s the first single released in 2015 under Rekishi, the solo project of musician Takafumi Ikeda.
Despite what the title and lyrics might suggest, the track is marked by a reverb-heavy, deeply moving sound.
Chatmonchy contributes to the chorus.


