Cheer songs in Western music recommended for men: world-class masterpieces and popular tracks.
Somehow, when it comes to so-and-so kinds of Western music, I can’t help but want to compare the difference in direction with Japanese music of the same genre—and I’m going to do that this time too.
In Japanese music, there are many artists who sing supportive songs gently or in a pop style, whereas in Western music there are a lot of hype-you-up anthems that feel like they’re shouting, “You can do it!!!”
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Cheer-up Western Songs Recommended for Men: World Classics and Popular Hits (31–40)
Wake UpMr. BIG
A catchy, upbeat rock song by the highly skilled Mr.
Big, included on the album produced during Richie Kotzen’s tenure.
It has an overall bright vibe, and the tambourine used in the arrangement highlights its breezy feel.
Welcome to the black paradeMy Chemical Romance
While this song grapples with the heavy theme of death, it somehow feels brisk, conveying resilience and strength.
Even if a loved one collapses, I will keep moving forward guided by my own convictions—that is the mission assigned to me, just one individual among all humanity in this vast world.
The message sung here gives much to ponder.
YMCAVillage People
This number is super famous in Japan thanks to Hideki Saijo’s Japanese cover “Young Man.” It’s the Village People’s 1978 hit.
If you were a regular at discos, your body might start moving the moment you hear this song.
Everyone, let’s make the letters Y-M-C-A with our arms and get pumped up!
What A Man Gotta DoJonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are a sibling band whose catchy musical style has won them fans among listeners all over the world.
Many people in Japan may be familiar with them as well.
Among their works, What A Man Gotta Do is an especially popular track, embraced particularly by younger generations as a bright, upbeat song.
The true charm of this track lies in its vibes and lyrics.
The passionate vibes born from its cheerful melody and the relatable lyrics are sure to give you a push forward!
The ManAloe Blacc
A track released as a digital download in 2014 by American vocalist Aloe Blacc.
It was inspired by Elton John’s 1970 track “Your Song.” The track was used in commercials such as those for the 2014 MLB All-Star Game.
Cheer-up Western songs recommended for men: World-famous masterpieces and popular tracks (41–50)
I Will Not BowBreaking Benjamin
A song by Breaking Benjamin, a hugely popular alternative rock band in the United States.
It’s also well known for being used as the ending theme of the Bruce Willis–starring film Surrogates.
The intense vocals—like raw emotion put directly into voice—and the somewhat melancholic melody evoke the “negative” side that everyone experiences in sports.
As a sports anthem, it’s a track you’d want to send to someone when you want them to keep fighting without giving up.
I Stand AloneGodsmack
If you want to cheer on sports with hard rock, we recommend “I Stand Alone.” This track is by Godsmack, a rock band from Boston.
Known for intense genres like alternative metal and heavy metal, they’ve enjoyed massive support in the heavy metal scene since their debut in the 1990s.
This song is packed with the band’s hard-hitting energy.
If you want an anthem that instantly changes the atmosphere, be sure to check it out.