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 (41–50)
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
Although it’s a love song by EXILE, the title ‘Michi’ (Road) makes it sound different when you listen to it on your way to school.
Even if the route is the same every day, with time some things change, and noticing the small differences can make commuting to school feel not so bad.
shikibu feat. Awa no Odorikorekishi
Heading to school while listening to lively guitar sounds and lyrics that make you chuckle can turn the start of your day into something wonderful.
Rekishi’s uniquely humorous songs put you in a bright mood on your way to school and inspire you to enjoy the entire day.
OtonokeCreepy Nuts
The opening sound for the TV anime Dandadan masterfully fuses the disparate elements of music and the supernatural, crafting an epic sonic world.
With Creepy Nuts’ razor-sharp rap and singular worldview, it breathes new allure into this occult-themed story.
Written specifically for the anime, which began airing in October 2024, the track showcases the full extent of DJ Matsunaga and R-Shitei’s exceptional skills.
Also included on the album Legion, it serves as a bridge connecting the distinct cultures of hip-hop and anime.
Its mysteriously compelling melodies and powerful beats make it a recommended listen even for those who don’t usually follow anime songs.
Whether in an after-school classroom or through earbuds on the commute to school, it’s sure to capture the hearts of middle schoolers seeking a fresh musical encounter.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.
It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.
The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.
This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.
It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.
PlasmaYonezu Kenshi
The world of Kenshi Yonezu woven from imaginative melodies and innovative electronic sounds.
Set against the backdrop of space, this work—depicting life’s choices and fateful encounters—was released in January 2025 as the theme song for the animated film “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.” It carries Yonezu’s signature delicate sensibility and straightforward passion, familiar from albums like “diorama” and “BOOTLEG.” Alongside its high-energy musicality, the lyrics powerfully convey the courage to step into new worlds and the drive to face the unknown, leaving a deep impression.
It’s a song I especially recommend to younger listeners who are determined to forge their own path.
50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism
In a competitive society where we’re expected to keep running endlessly, Official HIGE DANDism’s new song delivers a message about cherishing yourself.
Set to a grand sound that incorporates gospel elements, it questions a modern world that constantly demands perfection.
It emphasizes honoring your own pace and saving your full strength for the moments that truly matter—an idea whose gentle resonance has struck a chord with many listeners.
Created in December 2024 as the theme song for the film Cells at Work!, the piece conveys the importance of caring for ourselves, just as the body’s cells maintain the whole while acting independently.
It’s a song we hope college students starting a new chapter and anyone embarking on fresh challenges will listen to.
Offering hints for loosening your shoulders and moving forward in your own way, it’s a heartwarming anthem of encouragement.
Flowing voicemei-chan
An exhilarating, fast-paced up-tempo track sung by Mei-chan, a singer who’s also active as a member of the YouTuber group Niku Chomolungma.
As the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Our School Broadcast,” it’s a sparkling tune that perfectly captures the spirit of youth.
The androgynous high-tone vocals are soothing, and even on slightly gloomy mornings, it feels like they’ll bring a refreshing breeze your way.
Don’t miss the pleasantly fizzy instrumental break that pops like carbonation.
It’s a song that blows away the haze and makes you want to take off running.
