Cheer up! Uplifting Western songs: tracks that make you feel motivated just by listening
In today’s world, with endless sources of stress like economic downturns and natural disasters, it can feel overwhelming.
Whether you’re a working adult or a student, there are moments when anyone can feel down.
This time, we’ve selected a collection of uplifting English-language songs that will give you a boost when you need it most.
From inspiring lyrics to melodies that simply energize you, we’ve picked a wide range—from the latest tracks to timeless classics—so be sure to check them out!
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“Cheer Up!” Uplifting Western Songs: Tracks That Make You Feel Motivated Just by Listening (21–30)
Miss Me MoreKelsea Ballerini
A passionately powerful track that makes energy bubble up from the bottom of your heart: Kelsea Ballerini’s “Miss Me More.” It’s not a song about loving someone else—it’s a song about loving yourself.
Rather than stifling who you are, it teaches you the strength to embrace yourself fully and how to cultivate self-love—a supremely powerful number!
I Wanna Dance With SomebodyWhitney Houston
Whitney Houston’s iconic song “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” was released in 1987 as the lead single from the album “Whitney.” With its exhilarating beat and energetic melody, the track instantly lifts listeners’ spirits.
While the lyrics portray the loneliness of longing for love, the gentle build in tension and the catchy chorus have kept it beloved by many to this day.
It’s especially recommended when you want to break free from constraining routines or need a boost of motivation.
Why not tap into its fresh energy?
“Cheer up!” Uplifting Western songs: Tracks that make you feel motivated just by listening (31–40)
Live While We’re YoungOne Direction
It’s a classic from when 1D was at the peak of their popularity, released in 2012.
Watching the music video, you can really feel the youthfulness as the five of them have a blast camping together.
When you’re stressed, it might be good to cut loose and make some noise like they do.
Just listening to the song is enough to lift your spirits and hype you up.
Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding
It’s a song released in 2015, sung by the singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding.
It’s an easy-listening track that makes you feel refreshed.
The chorus really moved me.
I think it’s such a great song that you’ll want to listen to it over and over again.
Good VibesHRVY, Matoma
This is a collaboration between English singer HRVY and Norwegian producer Matoma that gently stays by your side when you’re feeling down and wraps you in uplifting energy.
With warm lyrics that seem to say, “There’s no night that won’t end,” the song gives listeners a gentle push forward.
Matoma’s expansive tropical house beats blend with HRVY’s bright, soaring vocals to create pure good vibes.
Released in September 2020, it’s the kind of track that can let a little sunshine into your heart on days when nothing seems to go right.
You Belong With MeTaylor Swift
It’s a song released by Taylor in 2009.
The lyrics overflow with pure feelings of love, describing how the boy she has a crush on already has a girlfriend, but she believes they should be together because she understands him best.
The music video follows the lyrics, and it’s a must-see as Taylor comically plays both the plain girl with a crush and the boy’s girlfriend.
It’s a recommended song that will lift the spirits of anyone nursing a crush.
Do You RememberJay Sean ft. Sean Paul, Lil Jon
Love always comes with its share of worries.
Especially when you want to get back together with an ex and can’t find the right answer, it can make you even more anxious.
For anyone feeling that way, I recommend the song “Do You Remember.” The lyrics depict a man trying to persuade his former girlfriend to reconcile, but rather than being bittersweet, the track is powerful and upbeat.
Even the melody alone can lift your spirits, so be sure to give it a listen.