Perfect for sports or driving! High-energy, fast-paced tracks that will get you pumped
When you’re driving, out for a run, or just want to get pumped up, you crave songs with a sense of speed, right?
They’re also essential for extreme sports like snowboarding and skateboarding.
But even if you say “up-tempo, energetic tracks,” a lot of people probably feel like, “It’s so hard to find them!”
So in this article, I’ll introduce songs with a exhilarating sense of speed that are perfect for a variety of situations.
Try listening while imagining which scenes they’d fit best.
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Recommended for sports and driving! High-energy, fast-paced songs that pump you up (71–80)
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A song by [Alexandros] characterized by a driving rock sound and striking lyrics.
Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it served as the theme song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.
The track portrays the protagonist’s growth and inner conflict.
Symbolizing the band’s new lineup, it received high praise from many fans and won the JASRAC Bronze Award in May 2023.
It’s a perfect song for boosting your motivation before a game or when you’re about to take a new step forward.
orthodox approachSUPER BEAVER
The four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER shakes the hearts of today’s listeners—often said to live in a stress-filled society—with rock sounds that feature refreshingly straightforward lyrics and compositions.
It’s a catchy number with lyrics that cheer on those who are giving their all, and melodies and chord progressions that grab the ear.
When you’re doing something no one has accomplished before, people often won’t acknowledge the process until you actually achieve it; even so, the song’s unwavering resolve to keep taking on challenges head-on—essentially putting the band’s own style into words—becomes its driving force.
It’s a track that gives you courage when you’re facing something in sports.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWMPS
Songs that serve as movie theme songs often feel familiar and are fun to listen to.
RADWIMPS’s “Zenzenzense” became a huge hit in 2016 as one of the theme songs for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “Your Name.” Its refreshing sound and lively rhythm match the film’s imagery and give you an exhilarating feeling that makes you want to start running.
THANXWANIMA
WANIMA won overwhelming support from young people with songs that match upbeat lyrics, catchy melodies, and lively beats.
Among their tracks, if you want to feel pure speed, we recommend “THANX.” Its very fast beat gives you a sprinting sensation just by listening, and the catchy melody is irresistibly appealing.
Stop-and-Question by Police ~Twice in One Day~Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
A rock number that depicts a quirky slice of everyday life set in Osaka with furious death growls and gritty, hard-driving guitar tones! It’s a track where melodic hardcore and pop-punk fuse in a perfectly balanced way.
The lyrics brimming with Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s signature humor, paired with shouts that straightforwardly vent frustration, grab listeners’ hearts and don’t let go.
Included on the album “Tank-top Flower for Friends,” released in March 2023, this song is bound to ignite explosive energy at live shows.
It’s the perfect track to blast when you want to blow away everyday haze or when you’re craving a little shared understanding.
take me higherV6
A song where a driving, high-velocity rhythm and powerful melody unite to elevate any drive scene.
V6’s fourth single, released in September 1996, captured the hearts of many viewers as the opening theme for the tokusatsu drama Ultraman Tiga.
Fusing J-pop with Eurobeat, the track topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, marking V6’s third consecutive No.
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Its acrobatic dance performance is another highlight, showcasing the group’s formidable stage prowess.
It’s the perfect track when you want to grip the wheel and blaze down the highway, or when you need an energy boost.
With this music, your everyday drive will instantly transform into an extraordinary adventure.
Las VegasB’z
A thrilling rock tune that gives you a powerful push, reminding you that life is a once-in-a-lifetime gamble! Breaking free from a dull routine, the protagonist makes up their mind—“the die is cast”—and dives into the future, sending adrenaline surging.
This track opens the March 2015 album EPIC DAY and also served as the theme song for the world’s fastest motorsport.
If you want to change something or take the first step, let this song give you courage—and take the leap.