A drive song that girls can’t help but hum

Dramatic Loveiri

Dramatic Love

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.

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Charonnegoto

Negoto – Charon [Official Music Video]

This song was used in an au LISMO! commercial.

Sachiko Aoyama, the vocalist who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, has said it was the first time she consciously created a song for others to listen to.

With a powerful yet pure voice, she delivers a catchy melody with straightforward lyrics.

Perhaps because she wrote it in her teens, the direct expression of young love makes it a very refreshing track.

HappinessAI

AI – Happiness

When you think of the singer-songwriter AI, you think of a musician with an incredibly appealing, resonant lower-to-mid vocal range who delivers cool songs.

This signature track of hers, released in 2011 and used in a Coca-Cola commercial, has since become firmly associated with Christmas.

With its sparkling sound, AI’s energetic vocals, and lyrics that radiate happiness and brightness, this song is sure to make you feel cheerful and excited behind the wheel!

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Bunny GirlAKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Bunny Girl (Lyric Video)

You’ll be captivated by its stylish sound arrangement.

Released in October 2024, this track became a major hit, garnering over 15 million plays on TikTok.

With AKASAKI’s youthful vocals, it vividly portrays the romantic push-and-pull that unfolds with the start of the night.

Its pop melodies and brisk beat make it perfect for winter drives.

Highly recommended as background music when cruising down illuminated night roads.

Heavy rotationAKB48

[MV full] Heavy Rotation / AKB48 [Official]

When you’re going for a drive with someone you’re interested in, it’s hard to decide what songs to play, right? For those people, I recommend “Heavy Rotation.” It’s a song released in 2010 by the idol group AKB48 and is known as one of their signature tracks.

The refreshing guitar riffs and driving, fast-paced melody are striking.

The lyrics are full of charm, evoking the beginning of a romance.

If you use this song as the background music for a drive date, it’ll naturally give you something to talk about.

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LADY NAVIGATIONB’z

B’z / LADY NAVIGATION

From B’z, who have continued to lead Japan’s rock scene, this track is just perfect for a drive.

The rhythmic cutting by none other than Tak Matsumoto—TAK MATSUMOTO to the world—feels incredibly satisfying, and Koshi Inaba’s vocals are guaranteed to give you a rush.

Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – "Osaka LOVER"

Many of DREAMS COME TRUE’s songs are great for getting you pumped on a drive! This well-known track “Osaka LOVER,” written for the USJ attraction Hollywood Dream – The Ride and also featured in a commercial, was released in 2007 as their 38th single and centers on a long-distance romance.

Told from the perspective of a woman traveling to visit her boyfriend who lives in Osaka, it conveys the feelings of a woman in love.

It’s super catchy and a perfect pick for driving.

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