Exciting and energizing—a track that pumps you up.
Don’t you often listen to music when you want a little motivation or want to get your energy up?
If you’re especially into music, you probably even have a favorite playlist full of songs that hype you up.
In this article, we’ve put together a ton of killer tunes that will fire you up and get everyone’s fists in the air just by listening!
It’s the perfect playlist for when you want a huge boost of energy or need to psych yourself up.
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Exciting, gets you pumped up. Songs that raise your hype (1–10)
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
It’s a Shonan no Kaze track that stirs the soul along with the heat of summer.
With its powerful beat and exhilarating chorus, just listening fills you with energy.
Released in June 2007 as their sixth single, it features a distinctive sound that incorporates the traditional Caribbean music “SOCA.” Loved by many as a summer anthem and a favorite at karaoke, it’s a great pick when you want to get pumped up or motivate yourself.
Turn up the volume and you’ll surely feel your spirits lift!
I couldn’t care less.Urufuruzu
Speaking of Ulfuls, they have lots of lively, upbeat songs, so many people probably listen to them when they want to get pumped up, right? I’d like to recommend this song “Doudemo Yosugi” to people who are overthinking because they’re worried or unsure.
That’s because the lyrics are so positive that they hit you straight in the heart.
Combined with Tortoise Matsumoto’s powerful vocals, the song will give you energy.
The members’ bright expressions in the music video boost your spirits even more!
Full driveKANA-BOON
That ripping guitar riff really gets you pumped! It’s one of KANA-BOON’s signature songs, released as their third single in May 2014.
A high-speed rock tune built around a four-on-the-floor rhythm, it’s the kind of sound that fires you up on its own.
You’ll feel your body start to move as you listen.
The positive lyrics are encouraging, making it perfect for before a sports match or an important challenge.
It’s also great as a sing-along anthem to cheer everyone on.
Get excited, get hyped. Songs that raise your energy (11–20)
Kaikai KitanEVE
When it comes to male singer-songwriters who are hugely popular with the younger generation, Eve immediately comes to mind! This song was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime adaptation of Jujutsu Kaisen, a series that Eve himself was also a reader of.
With Eve’s gentle vocals and mysterious vibe, it comes together as a high-energy rock sound that feels like a blend of light and darkness.
The music video is an anime tie-in featuring characters from Jujutsu Kaisen, making it an irresistible treat for fans as well!
Hungry PrideMakishimamu Za Horumon
Speaking of hype songs, we can’t forget Maximum the Hormone! Their live shows are especially insane, right? I bet a lot of people crank up the energy at karaoke with their tracks too.
“Hungry Pride” really gets the crowd going with the band’s signature striking lyrics and a blisteringly fast vocal delivery that’ll almost tie your tongue.
It’s a catchy hard rock number that’s perfect for boosting your mood.
Choo Choo TrainEXILE
From its release up to now, when it comes to upbeat songs everyone can get hyped to, it has to be “Choo Choo TRAIN”! The stylish lyrics that blend English and Japanese, paired with the exhilarating dance sound, are irresistible.
I think the contrast between the calm rhythm in the first verse and the energetic rhythm in the chorus is the key to the excitement.
If you like dancing, singing and dancing to it at karaoke or as a party performance will liven up the place even more.
Be sure to enjoy the music to the fullest!
Shut up.Ado
A song by Ado, a female singer who made her major-label debut while still in high school.
The raw honesty hidden in the heart and the public facade expressed on the surface are portrayed with striking realism, and the bluntly straightforward lyrics resonated with the times and became a hot topic.
While the intense impact of the lyrics tends to draw attention, Ado’s expressive power and vocal ability—unbelievable for a teenager—further elevate the song’s completeness, which surely contributed to its massive success.
It’s an outstanding track that heralds the birth of a new-era artist.
