Cheer songs sung by female Western artists. World-famous classics and popular hits.
The morning after a day off.
Your steps can feel heavy before heading to school or work, right? We’ve gathered a selection of uplifting English songs by female artists that are perfect for those slightly gloomy mornings.
Add them to a playlist and give them a listen on your way to school or work.
Have a great day and take care!
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Cheer songs by female Western artists: World-famous and popular tracks (11–20)
Sit Still, Look PrettyDaya
The song by Daya, an American singer-songwriter born in 1998, is a powerful anthem centered on women’s independence and self-affirmation.
True to her own words, “You don’t need to be someone’s accessory,” the track celebrates the courage to pursue your dreams without relying on others.
Released in September 2015, it reached No.
28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Platinum certification.
It also drew attention when Hailee Steinfeld covered it for the film Pitch Perfect 3.
This is a must-listen for anyone looking to find their own path when anxiety about the future or the weight of others’ expectations feels overwhelming.
Bad Blood ft. Kendrick LamarTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s signature work, which powerfully sings of the complex emotions of betrayal and friendship, is a track that lets you fully savor the overwhelming expressive power of the American-born artist.
This song portrays the deep wounds caused by betrayal by a close friend, as well as the strong will to rise again in spite of it.
Through her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, it achieves an innovative sound where pop and hip-hop are beautifully fused.
Released as a single from the album 1989 in May 2015, it became a massive hit, reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It is a must-listen for anyone who has been deeply hurt in their relationships or wants to keep moving forward in difficult times.
PowerLittle Mix
An ambitious release from Little Mix that powerfully sings of women’s empowerment over a bold electropop sound.
Its uplifting message about the importance of self-affirmation and confidence beyond gender resonates deeply.
Released as a single from the album “Glory Days” in May 2017, it became a major hit, peaking at No.
6 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2018, it was selected as the official theme song for WWE’s first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble, drawing attention in the sports world as well.
With its dynamic rhythm that boosts positivity, it’s the perfect track for a pre-workout or pre-game mood lift, or for practicing cheer dance.
No Broken Hearts ft. Nicki MinajBebe Rexha
Bebe (BB) Rexha is an Albanian-American artist whose popularity is skyrocketing right now.
Her husky voice is a pleasure to listen to.
This featured track with Nicki Minaj is about dancing the night away at the club rather than crying.
RoarKaty Perry
Katy Perry brings us a song packed with a powerful message about rediscovering our inner strength.
Featured on her album Prism, this track from the American singer is a rousing anthem that traces the emotional journey of overcoming hardship and reclaiming one’s true self.
Set to a buoyant sound, the lyrics awaken inner courage and underscore the importance of speaking your mind with confidence.
Released in August 2013, it topped the charts in both the U.
S.
and the U.
K.
Beloved in the sports world as well, it was performed at the Super Bowl and used as Serena Williams’s theme song at the 2014 US Open.
It’s the perfect track when you want to move forward with confidence or boost your spirits.
Goodness GraciousEllie Goulding
While a calm-song image like Love Me Like You Do is becoming established, Ellie Goulding also has many EDM-style tracks.
The protagonist wants to hug the man she’s interested in, but can’t.
Behind her incessant phone calls is likely a desire for him to turn his attention to her.
Cheer songs sung by foreign female artists. World-famous and popular songs (21–30)
Fight SongRachel Platten
As the title suggests, this is a genuine “cheer song.” Rachel wrote it when she was pursuing a professional path but was on the verge of giving up because things weren’t going as she hoped.
It’s a song that encourages herself to keep singing with an unwavering spirit that refuses to quit.
And with this song, she finally achieved her dream.