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A drive with the scent of the sea in the air… it feels great, doesn’t it? In this article, we’re introducing the perfect tracks to accompany a drive along the coastline.
When it comes to BGM for cruising by the ocean, many people might think of summer tunes, but this time we’ve picked out not only summer songs, but also sea-themed driving tracks you can enjoy year-round.
One of music’s charms is how it sets the mood for any scene—whether you want to create a romantic vibe on a date, hype things up with friends, or quietly drive alone.
Enjoy your seaside drive with some wonderful sounds.
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Running Along the Coastline: Classic and Latest Songs (1–10) to Listen to While Driving by the Sea
Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
This is a classic song that lightly captures the sense of freedom and open-hearted romance you feel by the beach in summer.
Released in June 2002, the track blends bossa nova and samba rhythms with hip-hop, creating an innovative sound that transcends traditional genre boundaries.
The lyrics brightly portray the unique exhilaration of summer—tanned skin, a longing for the sea, and the flutter of seeing someone in a bikini.
Also included on the album “TOKYO CLASSIC,” it became the first million-selling record in Japanese hip-hop.
It’s the perfect tune for seaside drives, summer festivals, or relaxing by the pool.
Scooping the Sea (House ver.)Hoshino Gen
This is a track by Gen Hoshino with an irresistible, soothing sense of weightless drift.
Its house-style arrangement, different in flavor from the original, transports you to a summertime seaside scene.
The lyrics, which depict fleeting memories like water slipping through your fingers and emotions that sway, intertwine with the polished sound to create something achingly beautiful.
Included on the single “Crazy Crazy/Sakura no Mori,” released in June 2014, this piece is perfect for unwinding in a sentimental mood at summer’s end.
It’s sure to become one of your favorite seaside songs.
Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY
This song by PUFFY, a charming female duo known for their effortless, natural style, feels like a portrait of enjoying the summer seaside.
As with their debut single “Asia no Junshin,” the lyrics are by Yosui Inoue and the music by Tamio Okuda.
The exhilaration of driving toward the ocean comes through straight away in both the sound and the vocals.
The lyrics, which seem to value the sound of the words themselves, are also striking—there may not be any grand meaning, yet the sense of rising excitement is powerfully conveyed.
It’s a track that somehow makes you crave crab and evokes a refreshing kind of heat.
sparkleFuji Kaze
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii that feels like it’s searching for the shining moments in everyday life.
The electronic sound is striking, with a strong, pulsing beat that lifts your spirits.
Written specifically as the theme for Honda’s VEZEL commercial, it evokes a refreshing atmosphere, like cruising along a coastal road.
The content conjures the image of life as a journey, and the song carries a relaxed yet uplifting feel that suggests a sense of joyful adventure.
Sunshine GirlOmoinotake
If you’re looking to play an emotional seaside driving song from midday into dusk, we recommend Sunshine Girl.
It’s a track by the piano trio band Omoinotake—also known for EVERBLUE, the theme song of the anime Blue Period—and it’s included on their 2017 first mini-album, beside.
With a stylish, 80s-inspired vibe that evokes classic city pop, it sets a wonderful mood whether you’re listening alone or on a date.
The lyrics, which depict a fleeting summer romance, also heighten the excitement and make your drive even more exhilarating!
sea glassSaucy Dog
This song by the three-piece rock band Saucy Dog captures episodes set by the summer seaside.
Despite its simple arrangement, the refreshing yet powerful sound evokes the momentum of youth and leaves a striking impression.
In contrast to that bright sound, the lyrics portray the heartache of a summer heartbreak.
They express the pain of looking back on shared memories and the resolve to carry them forward and move on, making the breezy atmosphere of the music feel as if it further accentuates the sense of longing.
Nagisaimase
A danceable track by imase inspired by 1980s city pop.
Sung from a female perspective, it portrays a romance that blends strength and vulnerability, brought to life by imase’s skillful vocals to heighten the emotional mood.
Released in May 2023, it’s also included on imase’s first full album, “Bonsai.” The song became familiar as the theme for ABEMA NEWS’s program “ABEMA Prime.” It’s a perfect pick for those who want to enjoy a seaside drive in a calm atmosphere.