[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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[Classic Picks] Songs You Want to Listen to While Driving—A Collection of Tunes You Can’t Help but Sing Along To (111–120)
Full driveKANA-BOON
This is KANA-BOON’s most hype song.
If you listen to it while driving, you might get so pumped up you could cause an accident.
It feels like it packs in everything that’s great about off-beat rhythms.
Just like the title says, it lets you go “full drive” into the beyond.
[Classic] A roundup of songs you want to listen to while driving—music you'll find yourself humming (121–130)
MapsMaroon 5
As expected, every Maroon 5 song is perfect for a drive, but this time I’m pushing this one.
It has just the right vibe for a night drive or an upbeat, heart‑pounding ride.
It’s the perfect track for that “here we go!” moment—right before a date or just before meeting up to head out.
Deadman’s Galaxy DaysTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
From TMGE, also known as THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT—the garage rock band that represents Japan—this later-period hit is perfect for a drive.
The late Futoshi Abe’s guitar riff screaming from the intro is striking, but above all, Yusuke Chiba’s vocals sound undeniably cool throughout.
Trace OrionUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A wistful, beautiful song you’ll want to play on repeat during a night drive.
It makes you want to listen under a sky full of stars—ideally with your girlfriend.
The tempo is upbeat, the bassline is mesmerizing, and the guitar solo is a must-hear.
Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~Mr.Children
It’s a classic Mr.Children song that depicts the romantic push-and-pull of students.
The chorus melody feels somehow nostalgic and brings back memories of those days in love.
It’s a track you’ll want to play on a drive with the close friend who once was your rival in love—sure to get the reminiscences flowing.
Jumping Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones
From the hard rock legends, The Rolling Stones, here’s a track that evokes the feeling of driving.
It was also used in a drama starring SMAP’s Takuya Kimura, which made it instantly famous.
This shows how rock music resonates across the world, regardless of generation.
againYUI
A classic by YUI, with an up-tempo chorus that gets your adrenaline pumping—a song about wanting to overcome reality.
It’s a track I want anyone with a goal to hear; it makes you want to start running.
Listen to it to unleash your inner strength—you can set it free.