Top International Drive Songs Ranking [2025]

Don't Stop Me NowQueen50rank/position

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

This is one of Queen’s many hit numbers, a band whose popularity exploded back into the spotlight with the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody! The late Hideki Saijo also covered this song! He actually had a fondness for Japan, and he even released songs sung in Japanese.

Be sure to check those out too! Sadly, Freddie Mercury passed away at the young age of 45, but the masterpieces he created continue to lift the spirits of many people today.

Don’t Stop Me Now, in particular, is the kind of track that makes you want to blast it through your car stereo and go for a drive!

Just A DreamNelly51rank/position

Nelly – Just A Dream (Official Music Video)

This song is “Just A Dream” by Nelly, released in 2010.

It’s about a man consumed by sadness after the lover he adored leaves, realizing he can’t go back to how things were.

The intro guitar is gritty and cool, and Nelly’s vocals are so smooth and heartbreaking.

It’s the perfect track to play when you’re driving alone, lost in your thoughts.

Ocean DriveDuke Dumont52rank/position

Duke Dumont – Ocean Drive

A gentle track released as a digital download in 2015 by British DJ and producer Duke Dumont.

It was inspired by the 2011 film “Drive.” The song topped the charts in countries such as the United States and Poland and became a hit across Europe.

Its nu-disco, sultry bassline is perfect for a nighttime drive—and, true to its title, it’s great to listen to on the way back from the beach!

Lush LifeZara Larsson53rank/position

Zara Larsson – Lush Life

Lush Life was released in 2013 by Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson.

Her light, fresh vocals are fantastic, but that’s not her only charm.

In fact, she’s super playful! Her Twitter and Instagram often feature plenty of self-deprecating jokes, and they’re pretty hilarious! We just can’t take our eyes off her going forward!

One Call AwayCharlie Puth54rank/position

Charlie Puth – One Call Away [Official Video]

A representative song by Charlie Puth, its gentle melody resonates in the heart.

It fills you with strength and warmth even on cold days.

The song’s structure is solid, so it’s not tiring to listen to.

It’s a track that will soothe your heart during long drives.

thank u, nextAriana Grande55rank/position

Ariana Grande – thank u, next (Official Video)

With a refined singing voice that is languid and tinged with melancholy yet undeniably present, paired with a modern, sophisticated track, the superb classic “thank u, next” is a song that global pop star Ariana Grande released without prior notice on November 3, 2019.

It became Ariana’s first No.

1 on the Billboard charts, and along with lyrics that thank past lovers, bid them farewell, and declare her resolve to step forward on a new path, it stands as a pivotal masterpiece in her career.

Neither clinging to the past nor forcing a false positivity, this graceful, elegant breakup song might be the perfect soundtrack for winter—a season that bridges the end of one year and the start of the next.

Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina AguileraMaroon 556rank/position

Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera (Official Music Video) ft. Christina Aguilera

This is a song released in 2011 by the popular American band Maroon 5 in collaboration with songstress Christina Aguilera.

The “Jagger” mentioned in the title and lyrics refers to Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, and the music video also features many clips of him.

Comparing a relationship between a man and a woman to driving a car, this track is perfect for a drive date.