Popular Motivational Songs: Western Music Artist Rankings [2025]

On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez29rank/position

Jennifer Lopez – On The Floor ft. Pitbull

An electro-house dance tune that paints a feverish night on the dance floor.

Born from a star-studded collaboration between American artist Jennifer Lopez and rapper Pitbull, this track brilliantly fuses Latin pop with club music.

Since its release in February 2011, it has topped the charts in more than 18 countries worldwide and achieved an astonishing 8.

4 million downloads.

Also featured on the album LOVE?, the song captures the exhilaration of a party celebrating youth and freedom, infused with a universal message of connecting people around the world through dance.

Its refreshing energy makes it perfect as background music for cheer dance routines and school sports festivals, and it’s an ideal number to amp up glamorous events.

WhateverOasis30rank/position

Oasis – Whatever (Official Video)

Oasis’s classic song “Whatever.” Noel Gallagher, who handles songwriting for Oasis, is known for writing abstract lyrics without deep meaning, but this piece was co-created with Neil Innes, so the lyrics carry deeper significance.

The title is slang for “whatever,” and the lyrics emphasize the importance of living freely and being yourself.

Exam season can be mentally demanding; listening to this song to refresh yourself might be a good idea.

The GreatestSia31rank/position

Sia – The Greatest (Official Video)

It’s a cheer song packed with the message, “I’m the best—don’t give up.” The English is straightforward, so it should be easy for us to understand.

You can also sense the song’s intent through its title.

It’s a long-lasting hit that people keep coming back to when they need to fire themselves up for the future.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling a bit negative—like when you can’t get motivated to study or when work isn’t going well.

SugarMaroon 532rank/position

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

This is the song “Sugar,” released in 2014 by the hugely popular electropop band Maroon 5.

With its catchy melody and romantic lyrics, it’s a track that will put you in a happy mood.

Swaying your body to the comfortable groove is sure to ease your nerves.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those who tend to get stage fright.

True ColorsCyndi Lauper33rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Official HD Video)

Cyndi Lauper’s 1986 song “True Colors,” which captivated the world, feels like a gentle whisper in your ear when your heart is heavy.

You can truly feel how music can wrap you in warmth.

Loved across the globe, including in the United States and Australia, this song still has the power to move people today.

Its lyrics carry a strong message of respecting diversity and individuality.

It conveys the importance of cherishing your true self and supports you no matter what you’re going through.

Its soothing, encouraging words cut through gloomy feelings and offer a ray of light.

You Might Like ItJason Mraz34rank/position

Jason Mraz – You Might Like It (Official Lyric Video)

Jason Mraz’s new track “You Might Like It” will surely be a source of support for young people trying to emerge from the long tunnel of entrance exam studies.

Set to an energizing folk-rock rhythm that sparks motivation, it sings about the possibility of becoming who you want to be and the courage and effort it takes to get there.

Yet it never feels pushy; there’s a certain tenderness in his voice that helps you relax.

The song is included on his eighth album, “Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride,” and the chorus—especially the line suggesting that if you keep moving toward your dream, you might even come to love the journey—will be a true encouragement.

POWERKanye West35rank/position

Kanye West – POWER

An energetic track characterized by a powerful beat and provocative sound has arrived from American rapper Kanye West.

Known as an innovative producer and winner of 24 Grammy Awards, he released this work as the lead single from the album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” in July 2010.

While exploring profound themes such as fame, power, self-awareness, and societal pressure, it stands out for its dynamic development created through a sample of King Crimson.

With 5,000 hours devoted to its production, you can feel the meticulous attention to detail throughout.

Performed at large-scale festivals like the VMAs and Coachella, this track is also a favorite motivational song for sports events and training, overflowing with a compelling energy that powerfully inspires listeners.