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! Upbeat, hype-boosting songs (11–20)
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
This is the fourth track by ONE OK ROCK, a band that has come to represent the contemporary Japanese rock scene.
While it’s easy to focus solely on vocalist TAKA’s distinctive, internationally styled singing, this is an exhilarating number packed with highlights: guitars that shape the song’s imagery, a bass line that surges and weaves, and tight drums that create a groove with modern rhythmic patterns.
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK
This is a high-energy party song by KEYTALK, a four-piece band based in Shimokitazawa.
Its cheerful sound, which carries a hint of traditional Japanese flavor, and lyrics that urge you to dance will put listeners in a great mood.
Shut up.Ado
At just 18, singer Ado made a sensational debut, wielding a palette of vocal colors and astonishing singing ability.
“Usseewa” is her debut track, and its blunt, aggressive lyrics stirred controversy.
Reading the lyrics, the language is rough, but it’s full of sentiments you can’t help but relate to.
It’s a song that clears away the kind of anger and frustration you usually can’t say out loud, just by listening.
Many people use karaoke to blow off steam, and this track is perfect for that!
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Highly recommended for anyone with an unrequited crush—or anyone who has a friend in that situation—is back number’s “Takane no Hanako-san.” It’s a song that candidly sings about the feelings of a protagonist in the thick of one-sided love, and the lyrics are so realistic that you might feel squirmy because they hit so close to home when you listen! Listening to or singing a song that perfectly matches your feelings can be encouraging and give you courage, right? This track is a pep song that gives a push to anyone experiencing unrequited love!
FlamingoYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s song “Flamingo.” Has there ever been a Japanese-language track with such a suspicious, slinky groove you can dance to? It’s a danceable yet downer-tinged tune that stands up to overseas bands, and the lyrics—using Japanese so deftly it’s almost infuriating—are superb.
Humor and little tricks are scattered throughout, so the more you listen, the more you discover; once the melody sticks, you can’t help but hum it—it’s that catchy.
I think it’s a song you can enjoy by moving your body freely, however you like.
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
It’s a song by JUDY AND MARY that also gained popularity when it was used as the opening theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Like this track, many of Judy and Mary’s songs feature straightforward messages and are irresistibly bright and catchy—that’s their hallmark, isn’t it? Put on some powerful tunes and have a great time!
Also great for karaoke! Upbeat, high-energy songs (21–30)
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
An irresistibly exhilarating melody paired with lyrics that hit you right in the heart! Known as one of Vaundy’s signature songs, it was also featured in a commercial for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish frozen food line.
Since its release in May 2020, it has steadily gained attention and become a massive hit, surpassing hundreds of millions of streams.
The lyrics capture the bittersweetness of youth and feelings about an unimaginable future, resonating with many listeners.
It’s perfect for hyping up a karaoke session—sing it with friends and you’re sure to make unforgettable memories!