Recommended songs for a drive (for people in their 30s)

beautiful worldSPECIAL OTHERS

SPECIAL OTHERS – beautiful world 【MUSIC VIDEO SHORT.】

SPECIAL OTHERS have established a solid reputation as an instrumental band.

How about “beautiful world,” included on their acclaimed 2012 album Have a Nice Day? Beginning with silence, sounds gradually layer upon one another, eventually unfolding into a grand soundscape that seems to guide the listener into another world.

When you want to step away from the busyness of everyday life, I think this track can help you do just that.

Eye to EyeSuchmos

Suchmos “Eye to Eye” (Official Music Video)

Suchmos has long captivated many listeners with a musicality that fuses a wide range of genres including rock, jazz, and soul.

How about their lead track Eye to Eye from the EP Sunburst, completed after a long hiatus? The song sings of a steadfast resolve to rise again, carrying one’s own pride in their heart.

It’s so characteristic of them to bottle a quietly burning intensity within such a refined ensemble.

Be sure to give it a deep, attentive listen.

SPACE BOYDave Rodgers

DAVE RODGERS / SPACE BOY [Initial D]

A signature track by Italy’s DAVE RODGERS, bursting with a sense of speed that feels like racing through space! This work masterfully fuses a driving four-on-the-floor beat with a catchy melody.

It was included on the album “Super Eurobeat Vol.

87” in April 1998 and released as a 12-inch single on the A-Beat C label in October of the same year, quickly becoming a fan favorite.

Notably, it was featured in Episode 1 of the cult Japanese anime Initial D, earning massive acclaim as the soundtrack to its car racing scene.

Put this track on while driving the highway or winding mountain roads, and you’ll swear your beloved ride has transformed into a racing machine.

A must-hear that grabs the hearts of drivers seeking an extraordinary thrill!

Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro

Burning Friday Night

A song that paints a nighttime scene of sharing whisky and loneliness has been released by Lucky Kilimanjaro.

It features an upbeat rhythm inspired by 80s city pop and disco, with glossy, synth-driven textures that leave a strong impression.

The lyrics carefully depict the Friday-night mix of exhilaration and solitude, along with the longing for human connection.

Included on their first mini-album, FULLCOLOR, released in July 2015, the track resurfaced on social media in 2023, garnering renewed attention and surpassing 10 million streams as a revival hit.

It’s perfect as background music for settings with a mature vibe, like nighttime drives or bars.

For those carrying loneliness yet striving to look ahead, it’s sure to be a song that stays close to the heart.

DriveWANIMA

WANIMA「Drive」OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Riding on a high-velocity, exhilarating sound, this gem of a rock number sings of the strength and resolve to keep moving forward.

The track WANIMA created portrays an attitude of accepting past failures and setbacks while using them as fuel to sprint into the future.

With straightforward feelings and down-to-earth words, the lyrics stand by those wrestling with doubt and anxiety, giving them a gentle push forward.

Released in May 2018, the song was written as the theme for the film OVER DRIVE, which opened in June of the same year, marking the band’s first movie tie-in.

It’s the perfect track for long drives, for times when you need to fire yourself up, or when you’re about to take a new step forward.