[2025] Go for it! Popular Uplifting and Motivational Western Songs

PhysicalDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Physical (Official Video)

In today’s pop scene, the fastest-rising young top star is undoubtedly Dua Lipa from the UK.

Her brilliant second album, Future Nostalgia, released in 2020, became a global hit and won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards, showcasing an unstoppable momentum.

Among the tracks on the album—heavily inspired by ’80s retro disco and funk—the standout “Physical” especially bears the imprint of the decade.

Featuring a lyric that directly quotes a line from Olivia Newton-John’s 1981 smash hit of the same name, it’s an incredibly energetic, dance-inducing banger.

Lipa herself calls it “definitely the craziest song” and “a fun, danceable track,” and its powerful vocals and lyrics about passionate love are sure to blow away the blues.

Highly recommended for those moments when you’re hesitating to take that one last step forward.

Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Break Free (Official Video) ft. Zedd

The song is “Break Free,” a dream collaboration between Ariana Grande and Zedd.

Ariana Grande’s clear, outstanding vocals are a perfect match for Zedd’s booming track! Since they’re both hugely popular, this is an irresistible song for fans, isn’t it?

Special (feat. SZA)Lizzo

Lizzo – Special (feat. SZA) [Official Audio]

A powerful song themed around self-esteem and empathy for others, celebrating each person’s unique value.

Packed with Lizzo’s trademark confidence and positive energy, and enriched by SZA’s outstanding vocals, it draws out even greater depth and resonance.

Released in February 2023, the track won a Grammy and secured a spot at Fuji Rock Festival.

It has the effect of blowing away everyday setbacks and anxieties, making it a perfect anthem when you want to regain your self-confidence.

I HopeGabby Barrett

Gabby Barrett – I Hope (Official Music Video)

In August 2020, Gabby Barrett released her long-awaited debut album.

She became a finalist on the popular U.

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audition show American Idol in 2018, and is a rising young singer who drew major attention for her emotionally rich, mature voice beyond her years.

She co-wrote her debut single I Hope, which was released in 2019 and became a huge hit.

Beyond the instantly captivating allure of her stunning vocals, the lyrics—laying bare her straightforward emotions toward an ex—are striking.

Maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea to let her powerful voice speak for those messy, unresolved feelings.

RejectsGood Charlotte

Good Charlotte – Rejects (Official Video)

This is the opening track of Good Charlotte’s first album in seven years, from the American rock band that helped define pop-punk’s golden era.

Its energetic sound, reminiscent of the early 2000s, marks a compelling return to their roots that longtime fans will love.

The lyrics, which sing of the struggles and defiant spirit of “misfits” who don’t fit society’s idea of normal, carry a message about the importance of staying true to yourself.

The song serves as the lead single from the album “Motel Du Cap,” set for release in August 2025, and their high-octane performance on a popular show also drew plenty of buzz.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to break through the status quo or need the courage to stand up to injustice!

It’s My LifeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

Bon Jovi, the world-famous rock band and heroes hailing from New Jersey, USA.

For a group that has continued to turn out universally known anthems, the song that ushered in a new golden era in the 2000s was It’s My Life.

With its talk box–driven guitar riff and name-drops in the lyrics, it’s often called the 2000s version of Livin’ on a Prayer—a massive hit in its own right.

When Jon Bon Jovi belts out “It’s my life,” his energetic voice carries overwhelming conviction, especially if you know the band’s history: their extraordinary success in the ’80s and the twists and turns they overcame in the ’90s.

As the lyrics suggest, this song gives you the courage not to leave things to luck, but to seize life with your own hands.

The BeginningSnow Patrol

Snow Patrol – The Beginning (Lyric Video)

A song by Snow Patrol included on the album The Forest Is The Path, released in May 2024.

It delves deeply into the themes of love and time, written by frontman Gary Lightbody as he confronts his own experiences.

The complex emotions of trying to overcome past failures and anxieties to build a new relationship, combined with the band’s characteristically expansive soundscape, resonate with listeners.

The lyrics, which portray the difficulty of self-acceptance and the subtleties of human relationships, are likely to strike a chord with many living in the modern era.

It’s a track that can give you courage when you’re feeling down or standing at a crossroads in life.