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 tracks (51–60)
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
This is a King Gnu song characterized by a sound that conveys intense passion and energy.
It portrays pure, powerful love that deeply moves listeners.
Released in December 2021 as the theme song for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, it received high acclaim across many music charts.
In December 2022, it ranked first in the Oricon Yearly Combined Singles Ranking for the 55th Annual Rankings.
The lyrics express a resolve to devote everything to a loved one and a determination to overcome suffering.
It’s a recommended track when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important or need the courage to face difficulties.
I can still go on.Abe Mao
When it comes to singer-songwriter Mao Abe, I think the main appeal of her music falls into two broad categories: on one hand, her charming songs with a soft, fluffy vibe, and on the other, her hard-hitting tracks that make the most of her strong, cool vocals.
This song is the latter—a striking band sound, with Abe herself singing while playing an acoustic guitar.
With songs like this, the acoustic guitar often gets buried in the mix, but here you can clearly hear its tone, which is a personal favorite point of mine.
With its exhilarating rock flavor, this track might be one of the most fast-paced in her catalog.
GOIN’ ONLolita
The essence of Eurobeat woven from a rush-filled synthesizer riff and powerful vocals.
LOLITA’s singing invites you into a heart‑pounding, extraordinary adventure.
Handled by Elena Gobbi Frattini, this track captures the passion and bittersweetness of love, seizing listeners’ hearts with its captivating melody and never letting go.
Featured on the October 1998 album “Super Eurobeat Vol.
92,” it sparked buzz and has appeared on numerous compilation albums, continuing to enchant fans for many years.
Perfect for driving or party BGM, it’s a track that guarantees excitement on the dance floor and is ideal when you want to fire up the crowd or lift your mood.
CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta
“Kamisama, Boku wa Kidzuite Shimatta” might sound like a song title to those who don’t know, but it’s actually a popular band known for their distinctive masked look.
One of their signature hits is “CQCQ.” The vocalist’s unique tone and the rhythmic drums create a driving sense of speed—it’s the kind of sound that makes you want to start running.
Recommended for sports and driving! High-energy, fast-paced songs that get you pumped (61–70)
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
The song that drew attention for the collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet was produced as the theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.
It fuses a powerful rock sound with milet’s clear, resonant vocals, singing of the strength of bonds and the courage to face hardship.
Released as a single in May 2023, it received a huge response both in Japan and abroad, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s a track that encourages not only anime fans but everyone who keeps taking on challenges.
Highly recommended for boosting your motivation or listening before an important match.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
A signature pop number by SHISHAMO with a striking brass intro.
It was featured in a Docomo commercial.
It’s steadily caught on, getting lots of radio play, and it gently pushes people forward—young and old alike.
The overwhelmingly relatable lyrics and the band’s stable yet driving sound are heart-fluttering.
The throbbing bass is cool, too.
It’s an anthem for everyone running with the weekend hero as their support.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
An energetic, fast-paced anthem filled with passion.
This signature song by WANIMA gives a powerful push to anyone who wants to move forward.
Its uplifting message and powerful sound are perfectly balanced.
Released in August 2016 as the theme song for Nivea Kao’s “8×4” commercial, the track was also shaped by the impact of the April 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, carrying a heartfelt tribute to the band’s hometown.
It’s the perfect song not only for walks and jogging, but also for taking a new step or boosting your motivation.