Drive Song Rankings [2026]

You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS43rank/position

RADWIMPS – You, Sheep and Blue [Official Music Video]

This song overflows with dazzling passion and a sense of exhilarating drive.

Included on the 2011 album “Zettai Zetsumei,” it was chosen as the theme for NHK’s soccer broadcasts and captured the hearts of many during J.League and Emperor’s Cup coverage.

It carries a powerful message: miracles aren’t something you wait for—they’re something you create with your own hands—encouraging a spirit of challenge.

The up-tempo rock sound and impassioned lyrics fuse beautifully, delivering a performance that shakes the listener to the core.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to feel the rush of summer or are striving toward a goal.

SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro44rank/position

Tatsuro Yamashita “SPARKLE” Music Video (2023)

That classic by Tatsuro Yamashita, which kicks off with that striking guitar cutting, seems to whisk listeners straight into the sparkle of summer in an instant, doesn’t it? Included on the masterpiece FOR YOU, released in January 1982, its sophisticated sound and resort-like atmosphere perfectly embody the catchphrase, “It’s summer, it’s the sea, it’s Tatsuro!” The album FOR YOU debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon chart, became a massive hit with around 700,000 copies sold, and won a Best 10 Albums award at the 24th Japan Record Awards.

Its timeless appeal continues to be loved—so much so that a music video was even produced in 2023.

It’s the perfect BGM to elevate that sense of freedom when you’re driving along the summer coastline!

Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu45rank/position

Macaroni Enpitsu “Hoshi ga Oyogu” MV

Powerfully voicing the anxiety of summer and the defiance of fate, this track is a true masterpiece of fast-paced summer rock.

Released by Macaroni Enpitsu in April 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering.” The lyrics portray feelings for a lost loved one, a sense of bereavement, and the struggle to confront destiny, carrying a profound message centered on a fate that vanishes fleetingly like fireworks.

With its robust rock sound, the song evokes the beginning of a story and a sense of uplift, making it a guaranteed mood-booster when listened to in the summer season.

DriveKetsumeishi46rank/position

Drive

The song I want you to listen to when going out by car with your partner is “Drive.” It was included on the 2005 album “Ketsunopolis 4” by Ketsumeishi, a music group known for delivering heartwarming tracks that soothe people’s hearts.

Its refreshing sound evokes images of tropical beaches.

The lyrics depict spending time with a loved one under a clear, sunny sky.

You’ll enjoy a lively drive accompanied by their skillful rap.

Be sure to add this summer tune to your playlist to brighten the atmosphere in your car.

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You are 1000%.1986 omega toraibu47rank/position

You are 1000%.

As BGM to color a summer drive, ‘80s city pop is an unmissable choice.

The debut single released in May 1986 by 1986 Omega Tribe is a quintessential masterpiece, its urbane, sophisticated soundscape blending exquisitely with the sweet, wistful vocals of Japanese-Brazilian singer Carlos Toshiki to set listeners’ hearts aflutter.

As the title suggests, it conveys a passionate, unwavering devotion that can’t be captured by percentages, resonating in your chest alongside shimmering synthesizers.

The track is also included on their debut album of the same year, Navigator, and was beloved as the theme song for the NTV drama “Shin: Netchū Jidai Sengen.” It’s a perfect match for cruising along the coast with the sea breeze on your face, or for a romantic twilight drive.

All Of MeJohn Legend48rank/position

John Legend – All of Me (Official Video)

A drive lets you immerse yourself in a world just for the people in the car, and depending on the BGM you choose, you can create an endlessly romantic atmosphere.

A midwinter drive with someone special, and you want it to be the best time ever… For those people, I highly recommend the exquisite ballad “All of Me.” It’s a track from the 2013 album “Love in the Future” by the globally renowned and widely loved, powerhouse R&B singer-songwriter John Legend, and it was dedicated to John’s wife, Chrissy Teigen.

It’s a straightforward love song to the point of being almost embarrassing, but John’s soulful voice pairs with a flawless, beautiful melody to move listeners whether they want to be moved or not.

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Booty ft. Iggy AzaleaJennifer Lopez49rank/position

Jennifer Lopez – Booty ft. Iggy Azalea

Released in 2014, this dance track features the female rapper Iggy Azalea, who also enjoys strong visual popularity as a model.

With its catchy, beat-driven sound and the duo’s sexy performances, the song garnered attention from all quarters.