Upbeat Western Music Songs Ranking [2025]

FlowersMiley Cyrus43rank/position

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

Miley Cyrus’s song powerfully sings of independence and self-love.

You can feel the strength to move forward after heartbreak, and listening to it before a sports match will boost your motivation to believe in your own power.

Released in January 2023 as the lead single from the album “Endless Summer Vacation,” the track drew attention with its distinctive sound that blends pop, R&B, and soul.

The American artist first shot to fame as the star of the Disney Channel hit series Hannah Montana and has continued to evolve as a musician ever since.

Packed with Miley’s multifaceted expressive power, the song teaches the beauty of living true to yourself.

It’s a track that fills you with the courage to face life’s challenges.

I Wanna Dance With SomebodyWhitney Houston44rank/position

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Official 4K Video)

An encouraging song that stands by loneliness and gives you the courage to face forward.

It’s a heartwarming track released in 1987 by Whitney Houston from the United States.

With a bright, catchy melody, it expresses the universal wish to connect with someone on nights when you feel alone.

Skillfully blending elements of pop, dance-pop, and R&B, it topped the charts in 18 countries and won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 30th Grammy Awards.

In 2022, its title was also used for a biographical film about her life.

It’s a song that can fill you with hope when you’re feeling down or looking to meet someone.

A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey45rank/position

Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Official Visualizer]

This track made waves with its innovative approach of blending American country and hip-hop.

Shaboozey’s distinctive musical style is on full display, skillfully capturing the feelings of modern listeners who want to break free from everyday stress.

Released in April 2024, it became a major hit, peaking at No.

3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It also set an astounding record by holding the No.

1 spot on the country chart for 27 consecutive weeks.

It’s a recommended listen when you’re exhausted from work or relationships and want to lighten your mood.

This song is packed with Shaboozey’s appeal—why not give it a try?

American IdiotGreen Day46rank/position

Green Day – American Idiot [Official Music Video] [4K Upgrade]

This is a song by Green Day, a globally popular punk rock band known for producing numerous hit songs.

It channels frustration with war and the injustices of American society into a bright, energetic, fast-paced track—sure to lift your spirits, no doubt.

Midnight SkyMiley Cyrus47rank/position

Miley Cyrus – Midnight Sky (Official Video)

“Midnight Sky” is a song by American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus, released as a single from her 2020 album Plastic Hearts.

Blending disco and synth-pop reminiscent of the 1980s, its catchy sound showcases her deep, husky vocals.

It also drew attention because Cyrus herself directed the music video.

With lyrics that portray a strong woman asserting “I don’t need to be loved by you,” it’s a track I especially recommend to women feeling down after a breakup.

Stand By YouRachel Platten48rank/position

Rachel Platten – Stand By You (Official Video)

This song by American singer-songwriter Rachel Platten is one I want you to listen to when you feel like no one is on your side.

The powerful way Rachel sings, “I’ll be by your side no matter what,” gives you the courage to realize you’re not alone.

Separate WaysJourney49rank/position

Journey – Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (Official HD Video – 1983)

This is the theme song played during TBS network broadcasts of Japan national baseball team games, such as the Premier12 and the World Baseball Classic.

Its grand melody and intro boost the motivation of the warriors heading into the game and further heighten the excitement of clashes between nations.