[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)
I want to forget.Mitsume
Marked by its translucent melody, this track was released in April 2023 as a pre-release single from the EP “Drive EP.” Mitsume’s delicately woven sonic world leaves a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.
The earnest wish to forget someone—even just for a brief moment—gently accompanies the listener.
Played during a drive, it offers a sense of cleansing, as if the passing scenery through the car window washes over you.
SHIKIBU feat Awa Dancerrekishi
A track with an impressive growling bass line from the intro and soothing chorus by Awa no Odoriko (Chatmonchy).
The music video features Rekishi dressed as Murasaki Shikibu playing a game of tag through the streets of Kyoto.
You’ll probably spot some familiar locations!
[Standard] A roundup of songs you want to listen to while driving—music you'll find yourself humming (101–110)
travelingUtada Hikaru
As the title suggests, this is the perfect track for a road-trip drive.
The moderate tempo and rhythm will lift your spirits and make the drive fly by.
When you’re cruising down the highway at night, it’s guaranteed to match perfectly with the city lights and streetlamps along the road!
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
Makes you want to drive along the summer coast; a song I want people who came of age in the ’90s to hear.
It makes you want to hit the road while remembering those impossible loves from back then—the sunset, the ripples on the shore, it all brings back that July of that year.
July 1stHamasaki Ayumi
As the title “July 1st” suggests, this is a song with a strong sense of exhilaration that’s perfect for summer drives.
Especially when you’re headed to water activities like the sea or a lake, the vibe of the track matches the setting, making it more memorable—and likely to become a favorite tied to those memories.
Welcome to the Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance
It’s such a classic that it needs no explanation.
The opening’s prologue-like, striking section is famous, but once the tempo picks up, it’s definitely perfect for driving with that sense of excitement! It might also be fun to use it for checking your luggage and getting the engine ready during the intro, then hitting the road right when the tempo speeds up!
YokazeHentai Shinshi Kurabu
This is a song whose wistful vocals over a lo-fi beat really sink into your heart.
You can picture yourself in a car speeding down the highway at night, letting the wind rush in through the window as you try to blow away your daily worries and anxieties.
The balance between rap and singing by Hentai Shinshi Club is exquisite, crafting a story-like world with a mellow vibe.
Released in April 2020, it was included on the album “HERO” the same year, and it was also used as the walk-up music for Rakuten Eagles player Hideto Asamura.
It’s a warm, mature track you’ll want to listen to while driving, when spending time alone, or on a quiet night with someone special.