[Standard] A Collection of Songs You Want to Listen to While Driving—Tunes You'll Find Yourself Humming
What kind of music do you play when you go for a drive? On the highway, you want tracks that pump you up, and when cruising through the night scenery, you might prefer something with a moodier vibe.
The perfect BGM changes depending on your companion, the scene, and how you feel that day.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended tracks to listen to while driving! If you read to the end, you’re sure to find at least one song you’ll want to add to your playlist.
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[Classics] A roundup of songs you want to listen to while driving—music you'll find yourself humming (91–100)
Joyfulikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari is popular across a wide range of listeners.
Since this song was often played on TV as a Pocky commercial tune, many of you have probably heard it.
If everyone sings this high-energy track together, true to its name “Joyful,” you’re guaranteed to have a fun drive!
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A fun drive with friends—singing together and adding some simple choreography—would definitely be a blast, right? In that case, how about this song by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, which is hugely popular among young people? With easy lyrics and simple moves, it’s sure to get everyone in the car excited.
Wings Named YouKobukuro
It’s a classic song by Kobukuro—one that says winning and losing isn’t everything.
A single line from the lyrics takes me back to a time when I was pure at heart.
It reminds me that not everything up to now was a mistake.
It’s a song I want to listen to with the friends who once shared the same dream.
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It’s the ultimate summer song! I want to listen to it while driving along the coast—the fresh, breezy chorus is pure exhilaration.
It’s a song that makes you want to unwind and savor your days off after being worn out by work.
I hope working adults can spread their wings with it.
It’s perfect for a drive with your coworkers.
Awo AwoChirinuruwo Waka
This is a song by Yuu from ex.
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It starts with a simple, monotonous drumbeat and tells of wavering, day-to-day life, evoking the feeling of summer.
It’s a song that, even though everything we’re doing feels ridiculous, makes you wish it could go on forever.
Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti
This song is Haneuma Rider, so it might be different from a car drive, but in terms of “going,” it’s the same.
The fresh, pleasant vocals are striking.
As the lyrics say, it might be nice once in a while to just go with the flow and drive without thinking about a destination.
MelissaPorunogurafiti
I think everyone has heard the chorus at least once.
The bassline in the intro gives you a sense that something’s about to happen.
It’s definitely a song you should listen to when you go for a drive with friends who love anime—if everyone belts out the chorus together, it’ll absolutely hype things up.