Great for karaoke too! Upbeat songs that will get you hyped
Upbeat songs can make you feel great, whether you’re listening to them or singing along.
When do you feel like listening to an upbeat track?
Some people use their favorite song to recharge when they want to lift their spirits or psych themselves up.
It gets your heart bouncing and boosts your motivation!
Of course, sometimes you want to discover something new that’s different from your usual playlist.
In this article, we’re sharing plenty of classic upbeat songs and hype tracks that you’ll definitely want to check out!
They’re also perfect for belting out at karaoke!
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Also great for karaoke! Energetic, mood-boosting songs (91–100)
PRESENT (Japanese ver.)Mrs. GREEN APPLE
The rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s track “PRESENT” is incredibly stylish.
Their hard-hitting guitar rock like “Inferno” is fantastic too, but it’s exciting to discover yet another cool side of them.
It’s also fresh that there are two versions of the lyrics—one in English and one in Japanese.
It’s stylish, but of course it doesn’t forget to make you dance.
One of its biggest charms is that it’s so catchy you find yourself naturally keeping the beat as you listen.
MusicSakanakushon
Rather than a wholesome vibe, this track has the slightly shady yet fun feel of a music video—an uptempo song you can groove to just right.
Released as a 500-yen one-coin single, it’s even called “Sakanaction’s perfected form” by fans—a highly accomplished, super groovy tune.
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
Shin Takarajima is one of Sakanaction’s most popular songs.
Released in 2015 as the band’s 11th single, it also drew attention for its music video, whose vibe feels wildly different from the song itself.
Even people who don’t know much about Sakanaction have probably heard this track.
The tune has a steady, understated feel, yet it’s incredibly catchy—both to sing and to listen to—and it just feels good.
It’s the kind of number that makes your body start moving before you know it.
trutharashi
Arashi is a five-member idol group so beloved nationwide that calls for their reunion continue to this day.
Their 23rd single, “truth,” released as a double A-side with “Kaze no Mukō e,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Maou.
Its classical ensemble, mysterious lyrics, and energizing beat make it a perfect pick for stress-relief karaoke.
It’s a recommended track for when you want to get pumped up, featuring a beautiful blend of dark arrangement and catchy melody.
Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI
In contrast to its poppy, bouncing melody, this song carries a profound message and is included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s landmark 2010 April release, EARTH.
Told from the perspective of small lives like flowers and insects, it’s a sharply satirical take on the deceit behind the human chants of “peace” and “freedom.” It really hits you with the question: if they could speak, what would they cry out? The album featuring this track won the Runner-up Grand Prize at the CD Shop Awards, earning high praise for its musicality.
It’s catchy and easy to sing—perfect for getting hyped with friends—yet its deep worldview will make people take notice.
Why not shake up the karaoke mood with this surprising pick?
TOMORROWBiSH
TOMORROW is a May 2020 track by the six-member idol group BiSH.
While their signature is a rock sound, this song—paired with a music video in which the members play as a band—leans even more into rock and hardcore.
At the same time, it includes the kind of orchestral arrangement characteristic of BiSH, creating a moving ensemble.
It’s a song rock band fans can enjoy, and it suggests that the ‘punk band without instruments’ is far from slowing down.
Nothing but idiots.Jin Dogg
Jin Dogg is a rapper from Osaka who’s fluent in Japanese, Korean, and English.
It’s a track with a languid trap sound and cathartic, scattershot shouts that feel great.
The energy of Osaka overflows to the point of being overwhelming.