Songs that hype you up just by listening—recommended tracks from timeless classics to the latest releases
On your commute to work or school, when you just can’t get motivated, or when you want to hype things up at karaoke—there are plenty of moments in daily life when you need songs that lift your spirits!
From tracks by popular bands with sharp, standout guitar sounds to buzzworthy J-pop and tunes by beloved singer-songwriters, this article is packed with recommendations that will boost your mood.
Whether it’s high-energy, fast-paced songs, tracks with heavy, powerful soundscapes, or lyrics that fire you up, we’ve got everything from timeless classics to the latest hits.
They’re all perfect for raising your excitement, so be sure to use this as a reference!
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Songs that lift your mood just by listening – recommended tracks. From classics to new releases (71–80)
From Me to Youflumpool
This is the fifth major-label single by flumpool, a four-piece rock band from Osaka formed primarily by childhood friends from kindergarten.
The song was used as the theme for the film “Kimi ni Todoke” and as the ending theme for the news program “Super J Channel,” and it can be considered one of flumpool’s signature tracks.
With its high-toned vocals and an uplifting sound that feels like the view opening up before you, it’s a song that can clear away low spirits and leave you feeling refreshed.
DynamiteBTS
Released as a digital single in 2020, it was BTS’s first song with all lyrics written in English and it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
This bright, lively disco-pop track was created with the hope of delivering positive energy to people around the world.
Packed with positivity, its catchy pop rhythm sticks in your head after just one listen, and as you find yourself humming along, your mood naturally starts to lift.
Ribbon feat. Kazutoshi Sakurai (Mr.Children)Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
Songs with bold horn sections are perfect for when you want to get pumped up, right? If you’re looking for tracks like that, I recommend Ribbon by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
This song drew attention for featuring Kazutoshi Sakurai from Mr.
Children on vocals.
Its bright, fun sound will lift your spirits.
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s “Yoru ni Kakeru,” released as a digital-only single in 2019.
Although it became available in 2019, the song was a massive hit and could well be called one of the defining tracks of 2020.
Ikura’s vocal prowess and that indescribably captivating voice are part of its charm.
With its sense of speed and buoyant tempo, it makes you want to skip along as you listen.
It’s the perfect song to boost your mood, so take it with you on your commute to work or school.
CLAP CLAPNiziU
NiziU is a nine-member girl group that made their name known to a wide range of listeners when their pre-debut release “Make you happy” suddenly became a big hit.
Their third single, “CLAP CLAP,” is a track whose driving melody and ensemble will raise your spirits.
It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going when you sing it together at karaoke with friends.
This refreshing pop tune will lighten your mood and shake off that heaviness in your body when you wake up.
Music HourPorno Graffitti
This is PornoGraffitti’s third single, released in July 2000.
It has a vibe that’s perfect for driving, and it’s a song you often hear on the radio.
The lyrics, featuring a DJ reading listener letters and other playful touches, give it a really comical feel, and the chorus gets so hyped you’ll want to jump up on the spot! It’s the perfect track when you want to boost your energy.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
This exhilarating uptempo track fuses everything from a jazzy ensemble to a fast-paced guitar sound.
Official HIGE DANDism’s seventh digital single was provided as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
Released in April 2022, it surpassed 100 million total views on YouTube in just a year and three months.
It’s a song that helps your heart face forward—perfect for your first commute or trip to school in the morning, or whenever you need a refresh.