Recommended music for high school students to listen to during their commute
Students! How do you spend your time on your commute to school? Many of you probably listen to your favorite music during longer stretches on the train or bus, or while you’re waiting around.
Among the many ways to get to school, we’ve handpicked energizing tracks, popular songs, and standout commuting tunes that will lift your spirits from the moment you wake up until you arrive at school! From Japanese rock to a variety of hit songs, there’s plenty to choose from.
Just listening can boost your mood and make you want to move—setting you up for a fun day! Be sure to charge yourself up by listening to the songs you love.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
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Recommended music for high school students to listen to during their commute (31–40)
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
It’s the perfect song to listen to on the way home from school.
It was even used on Ponkickies, so I think few people don’t know it, but if you start walking to the brisk beat from that intro guitar riff, the day’s fatigue will blow away and you’ll feel ready to do your best again tomorrow.
GeeekAooo
The second installment of rock band Aooo’s three-month consecutive release project is the single “Geeek,” set for release in August 2025.
The lyrics were written by vocalist Riko Ishino, with composition by bassist Hikaru Yamamoto.
Rather than viewing loneliness negatively, the song radiates a cool heat that embraces it as “freedom.” It inspires you to value your own world without being swayed by those around you.
A cool rock tune that turns time spent alone into strength.
spell of resurrectionsumika
A rock track with sumika’s distinctive worldview.
The intro riff is cool, and listening to it in the morning will boost your energy.
Even when things are unpleasant or tough, it makes you want to hang in there, bounce back every day, and keep doing your best.
prophetic dreamsupittsu
It’s a Spitz instrumental whose opening lyrics fit perfectly.
I think everyone has had the experience of dashing out with bedhead and heading to school.
If you listen to a song filled with morning scenes anyone can relate to on your way to school, you can set off with a warm, cozy feeling.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
A laid-back yet rock-infused song by Tamio Okuda.
High schoolers might not have many chances to listen to him, but this track is easy to get into and one I really hope you’ll hear.
It inspires a feeling of cherishing the present—filled with freedom and youth.
Recommended music for high school students to listen to during their commute (41–50)
SUNHoshino Gen
A catchy, poppy Hoshino Gen track that’s perfect for the morning.
The flowing rhythm will put a spring in your step.
If you start your day with this song, it feels like you’ll have a really good day.
Again 2yuzu
For Yuzu, it’s an upbeat, lively, rock-tinged track.
It gives you the feeling that it can blow away the worries and anxieties unique to high school students.
Whether at the start of the day or on the way home thinking, “Let’s do our best again tomorrow,” it’s a song that will firmly give you a push forward.