[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 (31–40)
Dreamer DriversDISH//
DISH// is a band fronted by Takumi Kitamura on vocals.
For their collaboration project with Nissan, “Drive Letter,” they wrote Dreamer Drivers.
It’s a fast-paced rock song with lyrics that draw parallels between life and driving.
The track also carries a message of “let’s summon our courage and move forward into the future.” It’s very much in line with DISH//’s style of creating positive songs.
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.
winding roadNovelbright
Born in January 2025, Novelbright’s latest track is an uplifting anthem filled with strength and hope for facing life head-on.
It powerfully sings about the importance of believing in yourself and moving forward along life’s winding roads.
With its grand sound and refreshing melody, it resonates deeply and gently gives listeners a push forward.
Chosen as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s Drama 9 series “Dragon of the Court,” it’s also drawing attention for its music video directed by actor Hiroshi Tamaki.
Played during the exit scene of a school sports day, it would further amplify the children’s sense of accomplishment after the events and their excitement for taking the next step.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
This is a striking song with a grand narrative that likens life to an adventure.
The protagonist keeps moving forward, gazing up at the stars alone while holding precious memories close.
Their resilience in overcoming loneliness and setbacks, and their resolve to face forward with hope, is deeply moving.
SEKAI NO OWARI’s otherworldly sound blends beautifully with the symphonic arrangement.
Released in May 2013, the track was used as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!! and is also included on the album Tree.
It’s a song that stays by your side when you’re at a crossroads in life, when you want to find your own path, and when you’re ready to take a new step on your journey.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
This is a signature work by Tamio Okuda, with a refreshing melody and liberating lyrics that color the important moments of life.
The image of an endless road you can freely keep driving down harmonizes beautifully with the music’s freeing feel.
Released in June 1996, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and stayed on the charts for 16 weeks.
It gained attention as the song for Nissan’s Wingroad commercial and was also used in a McDonald’s Japan commercial in 2021.
Its sound, which stirs a pure urge to hit the road without a set destination, is perfect when you want to step away from the everyday and see new scenery, or when you want to elevate the mood of a drive.
[Cheering Songs] Tracks to Listen to During Your Commute (41–50)
sparkleFuji Kaze
This song features a driving rhythm and a positive message that truly strikes a chord.
Its uplifting outlook in the face of hardship and its emphasis on cherishing bonds with loved ones resonate alongside a refreshing melody.
Fujii Kaze’s light, flowing vocals convey both tenderness and strength, as if gently embracing the many scenes encountered on life’s journey.
Released in May 2021 as the theme song for Honda’s new VEZEL commercial, it was also performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen that December.
Perfect not only for drives and trips but also for everyday outings, this heartwarming track brightens moments spent heading somewhere new or sharing time with someone special.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
An encouraging song that heals the fatigue of weekdays and stays close to your heart.
Released by SHISHAMO on their February 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4,” the song became widely known after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.
Inspired by watching matches of Kawasaki Frontale, the soccer club from the band’s hometown of Kawasaki, it vividly portrays people who, despite being swamped by work or studies during the week, are uplifted by the “heroes” they meet on the weekend and move forward with a fresh outlook.
The anxieties and setbacks we feel in life—and the strength to overcome them—resonate alongside an approachable melody.
It’s a song that stands by you in moments when you’re tired from work or study, or when you hit a wall, giving you the push to keep going by looking up to someone’s example.