Foreign songs you want to listen to in the morning: background music for the breakfast table
Even when you’re rushing to get out the door every morning, taking the time to eat breakfast helps you start the day feeling great.
We’ve gathered songs you’ll want to play as BGM when you wake up and during your morning routine.
With a lineup of fresh, light, and bouncy tracks, you’ll be heading out the door in high spirits.
Off you go—accompanied by music!
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Morning After DarkTimbaland ft. Nelly Furtado, Soshy
Timbaland, who has produced countless artists including the world-renowned singer Missy Elliott, excels at R&B-style songwriting and is also active as a rapper.
His 2009 release “Morning After Dark” is an exotic track that clears away your morning drowsiness.
It features a metallic beat reminiscent of house music.
Don’t miss Nelly Furtado and SoShy, who deliver skillful rap performances.
On sluggish mornings or down days, try listening to an upbeat track like this.
A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton
If you want to start your morning feeling bright and cheerful, I recommend the song “A Thousand Miles.” It’s the signature track by American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton, released in 2002.
It has enjoyed multiple revival hits in Japan as well.
The beautiful piano in the intro is a sound almost everyone has heard at least once.
Pay attention to the grand, classically inspired band arrangement, too.
Her vocals—powerful yet delicate—are sure to soothe you.
How about welcoming a refreshing morning with pop music that embraces a range of emotions?
MemoriesWeezer
With powerful guitar riffs and energetic drums that sweep away morning drowsiness, this is a refreshing track by Weezer.
Within its nostalgic lyrics, you can feel the adventurous spirit and freedom of youth.
Released in August 2010, the song drew attention through its tie-in with the film Jackass 3D.
Members of Jackass also appear in the music video, which features impressive skateboarding trick scenes.
Add it to your morning routine, and you’ll likely start the day with a positive mindset.
If you listen on a gloomy morning, it’s sure to lift your spirits.
Club TropicanaWham!
A classic by Wham! known for its gentle texture: despite being a catchy pop song, the lyrics come through clearly and without any snark.
Its fresh, daytime-perfect vibe feels delightful and lifts your spirits.
Western WindCarly Rae Jepsen
If you want to lift your mood in the morning with a gentle, translucent number, Western Wind is just the thing.
It’s a track released digitally in May 2022 by Canada’s celebrated pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen, and her performance of it at the massive music festival Coachella 2022 also made waves.
Carly’s healing vocals—so dreamy you could almost float away—seem perfect for waking up to.
There’s also a breezy freshness, like being carried by the wind.
Even on mornings when you tend to feel tense, it helps you relax and gives you the sense that everything’s going to go just right.
Wake Me Up!SPEED
SPEED’s “Wake Me Up!” makes you feel fresh in the morning.
It gives you that same refreshing sensation as after washing your face, and it’s one of SPEED’s classic songs.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to tackle whatever lies ahead from the morning on.
Heart of the SunriseYES
A song written by Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, and Chris Squire.
It is a complex and spiritual piece with varying tempos, and Jon Anderson has cited it as one of his favorite Yes songs.
The vocals do not appear until around 3:40, making it one of the longest intros in rock history.