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 recommended for karaoke! Upbeat, hype-raising songs (191–200)
Point of No ReturnCHEMISTRY
This vocal unit has long been celebrated for their overwhelming vocal prowess and stunning harmonies.
Among their many ballads, this track stands out as a rare remix version—upbeat and exceptionally well-crafted.
FUN! FUN! FUN!GENIC
It’s a poppy, energetic dance track that sings about the excitement of everyday life.
Created by GENIC, it was released in October 2024.
It’s also featured as the commercial song for Laguna Ten Bosch, a popular resort in Aichi Prefecture, and the track shimmers like an illumination display.
Its brisk rhythm and refreshing melody are captivating, and you’ll find your body naturally starting to move as you listen.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of enjoying the present, carry a youthful, positive message that warms the heart.
It’s the perfect song for when you’re feeling down or need a boost of energy.
Everybody, good job!M!LK
It’s an upbeat, high-energy track that lifts your spirits just by listening.
Released by M!LK in October 2024, this song is a pep anthem that blows away everyday fatigue.
It carries a message that says “It’ll all work out,” giving you a push when you’re feeling down or need a boost.
With its lively rhythm and powerful melody, it energizes listeners of all kinds.
Rooted in dance-pop with a bright sound, it’s something people of all ages can enjoy.
And if you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to get everyone hyped!
Drinking DanceHoshino Gen
A memorable number that was featured in the Ukon no Chikara commercial, with Gen Hoshino himself appearing and dancing.
The lyrics and melody, which make you feel like you want to drink to your heart’s content and play to your heart’s content, lift your spirits.
Many people probably find themselves wanting to start dancing when they hear this song.
Also great for karaoke! Upbeat, high-energy songs (201–210)
KiND PEOPLEBiSH
An up-tempo track that sings BiSH’s own brand of kindness.
It’s their seventh single, released in November 2019.
The surging guitars seem to depict the heart’s fluctuations, and everything—from the lyrics that reflect the mindset of a group on a winning streak to the heartfelt cries that stand by the listener—gently pierces you.
99Superfly
A powerful rock number that vividly evokes the image of a solitary genius surgeon who never fails.
Released in November 2016 as Superfly’s 22nd single, many of you may remember it as the theme song for the hugely popular drama Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, Season 4.
It feels infused with an unshakable conviction, no matter what happens, and an indomitable spirit that constantly strives for the top.
If you listen to this song—about the resolve at that very moment when you’re just one step away from perfection—during a crucial time when you want to believe in yourself, it will surely give you courage!
Our Canon (VS. Chevon)Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
This is the theme song for the Sunday drama airing in the April 2025 season, “Dame Mane! – Managing a Hopeless Talent –.” As with most dramas, the timing when the theme song kicks in near the end is just perfect, and since this song has no intro, I was moved every time by vocalist Mayu Tanikinu’s gentle voice.
As you listen, the unison one octave below in the chorus really stands out.
This serves as an important foundation in the low end! The way the chorus comes in after the C section with call-and-response is also lovely, so I’d love to line up the timing and sing that part too.
Basically, the harmony is sung one octave below, so it might be too low for some women, but be careful not to strain your throat.
