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 (1–10)
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A sharp, invigorating track where the exhilarating guitar sound and high-tone vocals combine to wake you up.
An energetic song that turns the heavy steps of your commute into a light, lively stride.
Kick your mood up from the morning, and your studies will flow all day.
Kaikai KitanEVE
As the title ‘Kaikai Kitan’ suggests, many people find themselves looping it over and over.
The song became widely known as the opening theme for the smash-hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, and it’s a bona fide hit.
Eve, a fan of the series himself, wrote this track specifically for it, and the world of Jujutsu Kaisen comes through vividly—making it truly worthy as the main theme.
Its sense of speed, along with an image of blowing away pent-up frustration and clawing your way back from setbacks, makes it feel like a song that lifts you up.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A lively, upbeat track where Alexandros’s light, high tones really shine.
It’ll get your body moving before you know it.
Spend your morning commute to school with this cool sound, and your spirits will lift—pulling out the motivation to study hard all day.
Prefacemakaroni enpitsu
I think many high schoolers like Macaroni Empitsu.
Their song “Hashirigaki” is the theme song for the animated film “Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! Hana no Tenkasu Gakuen,” making it a track that children will likely love as well.
But Maca-en’s lyrics often hit hard for adults who are long past their youth, and this song’s lyrics are especially piercing.
If you’re a high school student with lots on your mind, it might resonate with you even more.
Rather than simply hyping you up, it’s a number that lifts the feelings and motivation deep in your heart.
Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai, whose charm lies in vocalist Haruko Nagaya’s transparent, airy voice.
Their song “Hajimari no Uta” (Song of Beginnings) is one of Ryokushaka’s popular numbers, included on the 2017 mini-album “ADORE” and later on their first full-length album.
As the title suggests, it’s a fresh, exhilarating track perfect for mornings or for kicking off something new.
While acknowledging one’s own weaknesses, it inspires a positive mindset to overcome them, and its refreshing vocals and melody give you a gentle push forward.
DynamiteBTS
For those who want to boost their energy from the morning, I recommend this signature song by the K‑pop group BTS! It’s hip-hop with flowing English lyrics, yet it features a light, funky track.
Just listening to it makes you feel brighter and more upbeat.
That’s why I think even people who don’t usually listen to K‑pop will find it approachable.
On days when you’re still feeling sleepy, try listening to this song on your commute to clear your head!
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
A cheer song by SHISHAMO.
It says they worked from Monday to Friday, but for students, studying is their main duty.
If you listen to it on your way home on Friday while looking back on the weekdays you worked hard through, the exciting weekend feels even more exciting, and it makes you want to do your best again next week.