Western Music Wake-Up Song Rankings [2025]

California GirlsKaty Perry71rank/position

Katy Perry – California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

Among the many hit songs Katy Perry has given the world, California Gurls is one of the most popular.

With its very upbeat tone, it naturally lifts the listener’s spirits.

It’s a perfect track to start your day feeling refreshed.

Try EverythingShakira72rank/position

Shakira – Try Everything (Official Video)

This is a wake-up song by Shakira that approaches with a clear, energizing vibe through a catchy sound built on reggaeton rhythm styles.

With her stylish artistry and strong popularity, it lifts your mood with a fresh energy that’s perfect for listening in September.

Don’t Wanna KnowMaroon 573rank/position

Maroon 5 – Don’t Wanna Know (Official Music Video)

This wake-up song by Maroon 5 boasts immense popularity thanks to a sound style that seamlessly fuses catchy melodic sensibilities with a rich, deep sonic palette.

With its upbeat pop vibe that lifts your mood, it’s an urban-tinged track perfect for listening to in September.

I Don’t Wanna Live ForeverZAYN, Taylor Swift74rank/position

ZAYN, Taylor Swift – I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)

Many of you probably can’t get those powerful, soaring vocals out of your head.

The poignant duet by ZAYN and Taylor Swift expresses a deep longing for a lost love.

Released in December 2016, the song was produced for the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Darker.

Its melody, incorporating elements of electro R&B and electropop, is particularly striking.

The lyrics, portraying the complexities and passions of romance, will awaken emotions buried deep within.

Listen to it before heading out in the morning or during your commute, and you’ll be ready to start the day with energy.

CompanyJustin Bieber75rank/position

Justin Bieber – Company

This is a wake-up song by Justin Bieber, an artist whose catchy pop sound and kid-like vocals have made him stand out—and fueled plenty of gossip-driven popularity.

With a stylish, high-energy vibe, it’s a track that helps you wake up feeling refreshed, especially perfect for listening in September.

Don’t MatterAkon76rank/position

Akon – Don’t Matter (Official Music Video)

A wake-up song by Akon, whose hardcore hip-hop style is still easy to listen to and loved by a wide audience.

It carries a touch of brightness that elevates the mood, offering a refined listening experience with a sense of stability—perfect for September.

TreasureBruno Mars77rank/position

Bruno Mars – Treasure (Official Music Video)

This is a wake-up song by Bruno Mars that blends a luxurious, themed vibe with the track’s nu-disco feel and glamorous vocals, all amped up with a clubber-like sensibility.

Its bright mood enhances comfort, making it a stylish piece that shines especially as something to listen to in September.