Top 10 songs best for commuting [Philkotse collection]

Everyone must have had experienced taking public transport at least once in their life. If you’re lucky enough, your trip may have been a breeze and you didn’t have to deal with any problems.

But if not, you may have to deal with standing on a bus or train or your legs numb because you can barely sit while in a PUJ. But if you don’t have your own vehicle, taking public transport isn’t such a bad idea.

To lighten your mood for a longer commute, check out these song suggestions for a commute.

 This article from Philkotse.com will give you the top 10 list of songs perfect during your commute. 

1. "Say My Name" by ODESZA feat. Zyra

This upbeat song from ODESZA is a lyrical-electric song released in 2014. It has a great beat that’s bound to uplift your bored spirit that’s stuck in traffic. It even has a bit of participation from Zyra to further better the arrangement.

Here are some lines from the song

“I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you

So take a chance, take a chance, oh yeah

I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you

So take a chance, take a chance, oh yeah"

This upbeat song from ODESZA is a lyrical-electric song released in 2014

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2. "Geronimo" by Sheppard

Sheppard’s Indie pop song, Geronimo, once became one of the most played songs on the internet. This song has a light beat, a catchy rhythm and a tune that you can also dance to.

The lyrics are also easy to memorize but its best you keep the song to yourself. That is, unless, you feel like swaying other passengers with your dance moves.

Here are some lines from the song

 “When I lost it

Yeah you held my hand

But I tossed it

Didn't understand

You were waiting

As I dove into the waterfall”

Sheppard’s Indie pop song, Geronimo, once became one of the most played songs on the Internet

3. "Icona Pop" by I Love It feat. Charli XCX

Charli XCX’s songs have a certain charm in them that makes you just want to get up and dance. Hopefully, it also keeps you entertained while you’re stuck in traffic on your way wherever - without having to get your groove on.

 Here are some lines from the song

“I got this feeling on the summer day when you were gone

I crashed my car into the bridge, I watched, I let it burn

I threw your shit into a bag and pushed it down the stairs

I crashed my car into the bridge”

Charli XCX’s songs have a certain charm in them that makes you just want to get up and dance

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4. "Chandelier" by Sia

There are absolutely no doubting Sia’s natural talent and hardcore singing skills. You can listen to one of Sia’s greatest hits while you’re on your way home or to work. It’s not only catchy. It also has a great music video that features a young blossoming dancer in the industry.

Here are some lines from the song

“I'm the one "for a good time call"

Phone's blowin' up, they're ringin' my doorbell

I feel the love, feel the love”

It has a great music video that features a young blossoming dancer in the industry

5. "Prayer in C" by Lilly Wood, The Prick and Robin Schultz

If you want something that’s less electric, less banging and little to no belting at all, this is a great song choice for you. It has noticeably peaceful background music with minimal and simple lyrics.

Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz - Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Remix) (Official)

The song “Prayer in C” was released in 2010”. This song is perfect if you want to listen to music that’s not too overwhelming to the ears.

Here are some lines from the song

“You, You never said a word

You didn't send me no letter
Don't think I could forgive you
See our world is slowly dying
I'm no wasting no more time
Don't think I could believe you“

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6. "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" by Mike Posner

This is one of the one-hit wonders of the last generation. In fact, you may have very well heard it before everyone else got tired of it. Again, this is one of the less hyped-up types of a song with less beating drums and high-pitched voices.

It’s mostly Mike Posner pondering about his wrong decisions in life. But he put it in a very fetching song for everyone to hear.

Here are some lines from the song

“Now you don't wanna be high like me

Never really knowing why like me

You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone

You don't wanna ride the bus like this

Never knowing who to trust like this”

This is one of the one-hit wonders of the last generation

7. "Miss Independent" by Ne-Yo

We included this song because, c’mon, who doesn’t know Ne-Yo? Well, if you don’t know him, you’re sure to get good vibes out of his 2008 hit “Miss Independent”.

It is categorized under the contemporary RNB genre. This makes it more suitable if you’re already a fan of this type of music. Whether you just want to ignore traffic or to block the chatter of other passengers without giving yourself a headache, this song is a perfect choice.

Here are some lines from the song

“Ooh there's something about

Kinda woman that can do for herself

I look at her and it makes me proud

There's something about her”

8. "Beautiful Girls" by Sean Kingston

Here is another entry under the contemporary / RNB genre. The song “Beautiful Girls” was once a radio hit in 2007. You can hear it playing on radio stations and even jeepneys.

If you’re looking for tunes to replace the negativity of the commute with good vibes, put this song on play. You may even have to tap on that replay button if you find the beat and tune suited to your taste.

Here are some lines from the song

 “Your way too beautiful girl

That's why it'll never work

You'll have me suicidal, suicidal

When you say it's over

Damn all these beautiful girls

They only wanna do your dirt

They'll have you suicidal, suicidal

When they say it's over”

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9. "Happy" by Pharrell Williams

This 2013 hit from Pharrell Williams may just make you feel what you’re supposed to in times of great traffic. It has a light-hearted tune that will make you just want to whistle to, or at least nod your head to.

It also has a nice, upbeat rhythm and clean lyrics that speak nothing but good vibes, positivity and yes, happiness.

Here are some lines from the song

“It might seem crazy what I'm 'bout to say

Sunshine she's here, you can take a break

I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space

With the air, like I don't care baby by the way”

It has a light-hearted tune that will make you just want to whistle to

10. "For Your Entertainment" by Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert is rarely known by the youngsters of these days. But around 2010, he has actually released quite a few songs that were loved worldwide.

His song,  “ForYour Entertainment” was released in 2009 and was played in Youtube over 41 million times. It was produced by Dr. Luke. The song lands under the contemporary R&B category.

Here are some lines from the song

“Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet

You thought an angel swept you off your feet

Well I'm about to turn up the heat

I'm here for your entertainment.”