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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Great for sports or driving! Uplifting, fast-paced tracks (111–120)
Dear, boyHump Back
This track by Hump Back pierces the heart with its powerful vocals and straightforward lyrics.
Released in June 2018 as their major-label debut single, it was also selected as the ending theme for “Buzz Rhythm 02” for June 2018.
Emphasizing the importance of chasing your dreams and giving you the courage to bounce back from setbacks, this song is sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
It’s a must-listen for anyone taking on new challenges or striving to make their dreams come true.
Recommended for sports and driving! High-energy, fast-paced tracks (121–130)
Thunderous applauseLiSA
A rock song I’d like to introduce for boosting fighting spirit is “Issei no Kassai.” It’s a track LiSA wrote specifically as a theme song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Set to an up-tempo sound, the lyrics express the mindset of athletes driving toward victory.
It also portrays the negative feelings players face before a match, making it relatable while lifting your energy.
Another highlight is the sampling of soccer chants, which makes it easy to join in and shout along.
Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION
A rock number brimming with overwhelming speed and energy! A signature work by MAN WITH A MISSION that sings of the courage to stand by your convictions and face adversity.
Released in October 2015, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
Featuring powerful strings and a distinctive two-beat sound, the song made a strong impact, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and earning Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s also included on the album The World’s On Fire and continues to be a live staple.
When you want to forge your own path or overcome a major obstacle, listening to this track is sure to give you a push forward.
STAY YOUTH FOREVERNorthern19
The song “STAY YOUTH FOREVE” cranks your hype so high you can’t help but throw your fist in the air.
It’s by Northern19, now an essential name when talking about melodic hardcore! Lightning-fast beats and killer chorus work that grab every kid’s heart, plus ultra-catchy melodies that make you want to hit repeat again and again.
It’s the perfect ignition track for when you want to slam the gear all the way up—whether you’re driving or out for a run.
With this level of heat, it feels like you could go anywhere!
Beyond wordsguddō mōningu amerika
An upbeat number that gets your heart racing from the very first da-da-da-da.
It’s got that signature Good Morning America energy and an incredibly refreshing sense of speed! And the guitars are insanely cool! It’s so popular that it took first place in the fan poll held to coincide with the release of their best-of album.
It’s included on the album “I Was Always Looking at the Sky.” While it’s a full-throttle, fast-paced track, it also seems perfect for lying down on a rooftop and listening to it leisurely.
The First Steprakkuraifu
The swirling, flowing guitar riff in the intro is just insanely cool! It was used as the opening song for the TV anime Cheer Boys!!.
It’s included on the album Life is beautiful.
PON’s vocals and guitar, along with the shout-along parts layered over the chorus melody, give you a strong push to power through busy days.
The band’s sound, full of speed and dynamism, really grabs your heart.
Movin’ onSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This time it’s a track by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS that’s making waves with its “drive dance.” The choreography that looks like you’re driving a car is striking, but the tempo is fast and the dance is said to be more difficult than ever.
In this song, the drum’n’bass-style drum phrases you hear after the first chorus feel exhilarating and give it a real sense of speed! It’s a cool yet catchy track that plays to their strengths, and it’s perfect for driving or sports.
