[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 (31–40)
7th TriggerUVERworld
It’s a fiery track—a song about never wanting to lose, never being able to lose.
I absolutely want people who want to get fired up while driving to listen to it; if this doesn’t pump you up, that’s just wrong—you must not lose.
The key change at the end will fire everyone up.
StreroStory of the Year
Thanks to its speed, SCREAM is perfect for driving.
Among their songs, SOTY—Story of the Year—definitely cranks the hype way up! It’s what you’d call a total “ten-age” (hype-up).
This track bursts with a feel-good guitar riff right from the intro.
The snare roll before the chorus seals the deal, and by the time the chorus hits, you’ll be flooring the gas with full throttle energy.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
A rock number that unleashes the intensity of blazing flames, with exhilarating guitar sounds and overwhelming vocals! Released in July 2019 as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force, this track is loved as one of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature songs.
Its lyrics—resonating with those who, despite anxiety and restlessness, wish to keep moving forward—are perfectly matched with its energetic sound.
Put it on your speakers during a long drive, and you’ll feel a refreshing rush that makes the travel time something to look forward to.
Rainy Driverimase
A track that captures shifting emotions along with the view that opens up beyond the Shuto Expressway.
As the rain begins to fall, a subtle shadow creeps into their relationship.
That ambiguous sense of distance is strikingly conveyed through the clear vocals and urban pop sound.
Raindrops seen from the car window slipping between buildings, the cold, resonant patter of rain—such moments rise up like scenes from a film.
Perfect for a rainy-day drive, or whenever you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
FAIRY TALEASPARAGUS×BEAT CRUSADERS
A track from the tribute album for ASPARAGUS and BEAT CRUSADERS.
It opens with a guitar riff that evokes the fresh greenery of spring.
The wistful, nostalgic melody of the chorus is sure to grab listeners by the heart.
[Classics] A roundup of songs you want to listen to while driving—music you can’t help but hum along to (41–50)
Dramatic Loveiri
A perfect song for a nighttime drive with an urban vibe—through neon-lit streets or along the highway—is “Dramatic Love.” It’s included on singer iri’s 2018 album Juice, where she delivers vocals rooted in R&B and soul.
The track features a sound in which a melody that feels like it melts into a glossy world intertwines with her moody voice.
Paired with lyrics that evoke a mature love story, it’s a mellow love song that gently warms the chill of winter.
1sec.10-FEET
This is “1sec.” by the Kyoto three-piece rock band 10-FEET.
Am I the only one who feels like I have to start running during the A verse? There aren’t many songs that make you want to run so naturally, are there? It even makes me want to drive in circles to the left.