Drive Song Rankings by Western Female Singers [2025]

We Found Love feat. Calvin HarrisRihanna36rank/position

Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris

From the hugely popular realm of EDM, here’s a track by the DIVA herself, Rihanna, in collaboration with the stylish prince of the EDM scene, Calvin Harris.

It’s a song you’ve probably heard not only in clubs but also in apparel shops.

With this, your drive—and your love life—are sure to accelerate passionately!

Hands To MyselfSelena Gomez37rank/position

Selena Gomez – Hands To Myself

It’s a song that starts quietly, yet sings of an uncontrollable, powerful feeling for someone you love.

Its pleasant rhythm sticks in your ears.

You’ll also find yourself captivated by Selena Gomez’s beautiful, sexy vocals, known for her many romances.

It’s a track adult women can relate to as well.

I Cry For YouShy Rose38rank/position

Shy Rose – I Cry For You [HQ]

The wistful sound of the piano really touches the heart.

It’s a track by the Italian musician Shy Rose, released in 1987.

The melody and sound are simple, but thanks to her vocals, it feels deep.

It seems perfect for a solo drive.

Back to DecemberTaylor Swift39rank/position

Taylor Swift – Back To December

If you’re looking to make the most of the season by playing winter songs on a drive, I recommend “Back to December”! It’s included on Taylor Swift’s massively successful 2010 album Speak Now.

A global singer-songwriter whose down-to-earth lyrics resonate widely, Swift lays bare the feelings of a narrator who regrets breaking up with a lover, making this a quintessential Taylor-style ballad.

It’s said to be about her brief relationship with actor Taylor Lautner, and even while knowing they can’t go back, she tenderly sings about the happy memories and the aching wish to return to that December when they said goodbye and start over.

If you’ve had a similar experience, you’ll surely relate.

It’s the perfect song to play when you’re driving alone, looking back on bittersweet memories.

Blank SpaceTaylor Swift40rank/position

Taylor Swift – Blank Space

This is a song that’s sure to get the girl talk flowing if it’s playing on the way to a shopping trip with your girlfriends.

It’s very Katy Perry—she excels at songs that capture the cringey side of young love—and its message of wanting to love honestly and freely is perfect for a girl in love.

Snow on the Beach (ft. Lana del Rey)Taylor Swift41rank/position

Taylor Swift – Snow On The Beach (Lyric Video) ft. Lana Del Rey

One of the real joys of driving is taking in dreamlike scenery like night views and sunsets.

A song that can further enhance that ethereal atmosphere is “Snow on the Beach (ft.

Lana Del Rey).” It’s performed by Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey.

The song leans strongly into Lana Del Rey’s aesthetic, and its lyrics are bittersweet, depicting someone walking along a snowy beach while thinking of a loved one they’ve lost.

StarlightTaylor Swift42rank/position

Taylor Swift -Starlight lyrics video

Taylor Swift is famous for making music based on her own romantic experiences, but this song was reportedly written after she happened to come across an old photo of the Kennedys as a young couple dancing, and imagined how wonderful that night must have been.

Evoking images of gazing up at a starry sky, this track is perfect for a romantic nighttime drive with your partner.