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

Making mistakes at work, love not going well… As we go through life, everyone experiences times when they can’t help feeling down or troubled.

At times like these, many people surely turn to their favorite music to lift their spirits.

In this article, we’ve researched uplifting English-language songs that can help you regain your energy and stay positive, bringing you a diverse lineup from the latest hits to timeless classics!

All the tracks feature easy-to-listen-to melodies, so they’re great for newcomers to Western music as well.

Be sure to check it out!

Playlist

[2025] Go for it! Popular Uplifting and Motivational Western Songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		Since the 2010s, the best-selling boy…
2	Bad DayDaniel Powter		Many years have passed since its release in 2005...
3	I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic		A positive vibe that forgets your worries and enjoys the present.
4	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		Riding the emo boom of the 2000s, in 2005…
5	Fight SongRachel Platten		An American singer-songwriter, Re...
6	FlowersMiley Cyrus		Overcoming the pain of heartbreak, toward self-affirmation and independence…
7	Good LifeKehlani & G-Eazy		A heartwarming cheer song that celebrates success and friendship...
8	I bet my lifeImagine Dragons		Their 2012 debut album topped the U.S. cha...
9	Counting StarsOneRepublic		Released their debut album in 2007…
10	BREAK MY SOULBeyoncé		Powerful beats and lyrics brimming with a sense of liberation leave a strong impression...
11	Hold the GirlRina Sawayama		Lina Sawayama’s heart-touching masterpiece
12	Call on MeBebe Rexha		An American singer-songwriter, Bi...
13	RoarKaty Perry		Dubbed the “Princess of Pop,” 2…
14	Just Give Me a ReasonP!nk		A powerful b… with emotional depth and a universal capacity to evoke empathy
15	Wake Me UpAvicii		In 2018, the Swedish [artist/DJ/etc.], who sadly left this world...
16	Girl on FireAlicia Keys		A powerful anthem that sings of women’s strength and passion…
17	Give It A WeekDaniel Seavey		Daniel’s raw, candid portrayal of the conflicts of love…
18	We Are The ChampionsQueen		Even now, beyond the 2020s, the blockbuster film “...
19	Good LifeOneRepublic		Positive message and refreshing melody...
20	RainbowKe$ha		Kesha’s album Rainbow, huh...
21	Viva La VidaColdplay		As if, through an overarching realism, the world were...
22	So WhatP!nk		It drew attention with its powerful beats and defiant lyrics...
23	F**kin’ PerfectP!nk		With a flashy look and blunt, no-holds-barred remarks, Shin...
24	HappyPharrell Williams		Since the 1990s, the producer team has...
25	Piano ManBilly Joel		If I had to choose one song by Billy Joel, it would be...
26	I Need To Be In LoveCarpenters		The best singing voice in the world is in this song...
27	Galway GirlEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s rap is about to explode…
28	King KuntaKendrick Lamar		Anyway, it's a funky rap. The rapper and…
29	POWERKanye West		One of the most talented artists, Kanye...
30	Better DaysYellowcard		Yellowcard's new song, a hymn of hope and new beginnings
31	Hey JudeThe Beatles		One of the greatest songs in the world. In this song, Paul...
32	What A Man Gotta DoJonas Brothers		The Romante... that became hugely popular from the 1970s to the 1980s
33	This Is MeThe Greatest Showman Cast		Based on the life of a 19th-century showman, hi…
34	Not AfraidEminem		Eminem’s ... released in 2010
35	All You Need To Know ft. Calle LehmannGryffin, Slander		To the DJ duo SLANDER, who are also DJs, a...
36	PhysicalDua Lipa		In today’s pop scene, riding the biggest wave of momentum is…
37	Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande		A dream collaboration between Ariana Grande and Zedd...
38	Special (feat. SZA)Lizzo		With self-esteem and empathy for others as themes, each individual…
39	I HopeGabby Barrett		In August 2020, the long-awaited debut album...
40	RejectsGood Charlotte		Good Charlotte’s new song sings of rebellious spirit
41	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		The hero born in New Jersey, USA...
42	The BeginningSnow Patrol		The album released in May 2024, “…”.
43	My Songs Know What You Did In The DarkFall Out Boy		The rock band Fall…, which is hugely popular in Japan as well,
44	AlrightSam Fischer, Meghan Trainor		“Alright” is a cheer-up song for people who feel anxious.
45	You Might Like ItJason Mraz		A positive song that gives you the courage to chase your dreams.
46	Be Who You AreJon Batiste, J.I.D, NewJeans, Cat Burns, Camilo		A moving song that supports your true self
47	Movin on UpPrimal Scream		This awesome rock number has lyrics that are incredibly tear-jerking…
48	I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUE		I think this intro is one of the best songs…
49	BraveSara Bareilles		An inspiring song that celebrates the courage to speak up
50	Wild HorsesThe Rolling Stones		You could say it’s one of the greatest rock ballads of all time…
51	Miss Me MoreKelsea Ballerini		Kelsea Ballerini was born in 1993...
52	C’est si bonLouis Armstrong		I remember it being used in some commercial…
53	Love Me MoreSam Smith		When my heart feels like it's about to break, Sam Smith's songs keep me going.
54	I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic		Getter and OneRepublic’s upbeat song
55	ChiquititaABBA		What I personally think of as a cheer song is one that, from the latter half of the track...
56	Fly GirlFLO		FLO is a positive R&B group that empowers women.
57	Day By DayBelmont		Singing of the strength and hope to overcome the battles of everyday life…
58	Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan		Cheppel Rohn’s cheer song and self-expression
59	I Had Some Help feat. Morgan WallenPost Malone		A song co-written by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen
60	Let’s Get It StartedThe Black Eyed Peas		A dance track packed with positive energy
61	About Damn TimeLizzo		Lizzo's upbeat songs lift the spirits.
62	NobodyOneRepublic		American pop rock band, OneRe…
63	Drunk On A PlaneDierks Bentley		The relaxed melody lightens my heart…
64	Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin		If you're middle-aged or older, there's no way you haven't heard this song…
65	PerfectThe Veronicas		Encouraging songs to listen to when you're feeling down
66	Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		Ms. Ariana Grande and Ms. Lady Gaga...
67	Don’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia ft. John Martin		Somehow, the days just keep not going well...
68	I’m In The Mood For DancingThe Nolans		One of the songs that lifts my spirits when I listen to it, and...
69	I’m Backgirl in red		A novel focused on self-discovery and spiritual healing...
70	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		Pop music that depicts courage and growth
71	Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		The hit American audition show in its home country, ‘A…’
72	my futureBillie Eilish		Breaking various records, the modern music sc—
73	You Rock My WorldMichael Jackson		When I was in high school, I was a big fan of Michael Jackson...
74	On Top of the WorldImagine Dragons		A positive masterpiece by Imagine Dragons
75	Daft PunkPentatonix		An incredible groove that you’d never believe is a cappella…
76	UnstoppableSia		An anthem that encourages living strongly as your true self
77	Revolution songNoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds		Just how abnormal Noel Gallagher is...
78	Open Up WideChase		Introduced by the author's trumpet teacher…
79	Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain		The lyrics, which celebrate a confident attitude and individuality, are striking...
80	Go The DistanceMichael Bolton		Michael Bolton, nostalgic for the middle-aged and older generations...
81	VictoriousPanic! At The Disco		The Appeal of Music That Portrays a Boxer's State of Mind
82	Fading Like A FlowerRoxette		This female vocalist was, in the era of the ’80s…
83	TornAva Max		An eccentricity reminiscent of Lady Gaga and pop...
84	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		The content of the lyrics is, “What we’re feeling for each other is…”
85	A Good, Good Day At LastOK Go		After passing through a long darkness, a light of hope shines in.
86	Shut Up And DanceSophie and the Giants		The British artist who released a new song in May 2024...
87	AFRAID TO DIEP.O.D. (featuring Tatiana Shmayluk)		Find the courage to live through the powerful songs of P.O.D.
88	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		Effortlessly leaping over the boundaries of the country genre...
89	Second ChanceShinedown		Shinedown’s hope-filled ballad
90	Bad LifeSigrid, Bring Me The Horizon		An anthem born from their meeting
91	Can’t Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewis		An inspiring song that conveys courage and hope
92	ChampionsNLE Choppa		The song released in February 2023 is/was...
93	Martha DivineAshley McBryde		The kind of kocchi… you’ll want to blast at full volume while speeding down the road.
94	Stop Your CryingSpiritualized		Songs with the nuance of “don’t cry” are in Japanese music...
95	Take It EasyThe Eagles		The legendary American rock band, the Eagles…
96	Swing For The FencesElton John & Brandi Carlile		An anthem of hope and courage, supporting the LGBTQ community
97	Hall of Fame ft. will.i.amThe Script		Rising up when things aren’t going well in work or love...
98	The Hindu TimesOasis		A classic mid-period Oasis song. Only their early work was abnormally good…
99	LifelineAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys' new song is impressive.
100	Titanium ft. SiaDavid Guetta		Speaking of David Guetta, France...
101	Face Off (feat. Joey Cool, King Iso & Dwayne Johnson)Tech N9ne		Leveraging experience from the underground scene...
102	live and let diePaul McCartney		It’s like Paul, now solo, redeeming his tarnished reputation...
103	Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s disco-pop × country song
104	HeroMariah Carey		This is the American songstress, Mariah Carey…
105	Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion		Megan’s new song: a confidence anthem with a Japanese rapper
106	Count on MeBruno Mars		Many people go to karaoke with close friends...
107	Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Feat. Lady Gaga & Stevie Wonder)The Rolling Stones		The Rolling Stones and Gaga’s moving song
108	pick me upAlice Merton		A hopeful, upbeat melody is about to...
109	Born This WayLady Gaga		Lady Gaga, also known as Gaga-sama, whenever she…
110	Eye Of The TigarSurviver		A member of Chase was ki... in a plane crash...
111	The Sun Always Shines On TVa-ha		These three from Norway, in no time at all...
112	The Game Of Love ft. Michelle BranchSantana		There’s an amazing singing voice and guitar. This song…
113	Start AnewBeady Eye		Except for their early work, Oasis was called a 'trash work,' and it…
114	Never Catch Me ft. Kendrick LamarFlying Lotus		Electro music and hip-hop…
115	uncookedFour Year Strong		Four Year St… formed in 2001
116	Do OneFrank Turner		As a song with a fiery soul and a powerful message...
117	Across the UniverseThe Beatles		It’s one of the signature songs from the Beatles’ later period.…
118	Wash It AwayThe Ghost Inside		The Ghosts, who released a new song in February 2024…
119	You and MeArielle Paul		The person I learned about from the Amazon Prime commercial…
120	St. Elmo’s FireJohn Parr		It's a nostalgic song, so people in their 40s and older will be happy…
121	Deeper WellKacey Musgraves		Casey’s journey of self-discovery and personal growth...
122	Fool’s GoldFitz and the Tantrums		The title “Fool’s Gold” is wonderful…
123	Speed DriveCharli XCX		The Barbie movie track, Charli XCX’s disco-style
124	FilmAphex Twin		A group formed by Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto, Y…
125	I’m A ProblemCaity Baser		British pop singer, Katy …
126	Maybe Life Is GoodEm Beihold		A singer-songwriter from California…
127	Browing In The WindJoan Baez		A well-known Bob Dylan classic song, needless to say, Jo...
128	One More NightOnly The Poets		On singing nostalgia and joy for summer nights that have passed
129	Do It AgainSheryl Crow		A nine-time Grammy Award winner, with 500 million...
130	Next Semestertwenty one pilots		Twent… is known for its genreless musicality.
131	Back For GoodTake That		They’re the best idol vocal group. Ko...
132	What’s GoldenJurassic 5		When it comes to a straight-up hip-hop hype song...
133	Hold OnWilson Phillips		A beautiful, wonderful melody will surely reach you...
134	BrokenheartedKarmin		I especially want the young people who’ve stopped listening to music to hear it...
135	ISSA PARTY (ft.BabyDrill)Latto		A hip-hop song about enjoying a party
136	If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens		A breakup song that went mega-viral on TikTok
137	Mr RightMae Stephens, Meghan Trainor		A positive love song filled with a heartfelt message
138	October 25thSadie Jean		Sadie Jean, popular on TikTok, a bittersweet breakup song
139	Memory LaneZara Larsson		Courage to overcome the past with a mellow song
140	Best Year Of My LifeAlessandra		At a turning point in life, it gives you the courage to look forward…
141	TEXAS HOLD ‘EMBeyoncé		A fresh breeze in the world of country music...
142	Gamma RaysCassia		This work, in which the refreshing sound of the guitar resonates pleasantly, is…
143	Lady In RedChris De Burgh		Playing in the movie American Psycho…
144	Yeah Glo!GloRilla		GloRilla from Memphis has 2...
145	WhateveKygo, Ava Max		Ava Max’s powerful vocals and c...
146	Sunday ServiceLatto		Powerfully singing about the importance of living true to oneself…
147	Kick out the jamsMC5		To support rock lovers, an even more amazing…
148	BirdlandMaynard Ferguson		It’s an insanely energizing song. The original track is we…
149	Gracias A La VidaMercedes Sosa		This piece, composed by Violeta Parra, is fo...
150	RideMia Rodriguez		A track brimming with forward-looking energy and confidence...
151	True FaithNew Order		This is a movie called “American Psycho”…
152	ImagineThe Beatles		Who made the Beatles' 'Imagine'...?
153	SOULSUCKERWaterparks		...skillfully blending elements of pop-punk and emo...
154	NutrockerELP		Takayuki Tatsumi, The Philosophy of Progressive Rock
155	The RobotsKraftwerk		One of the songs I discovered through an introduction from the author’s friend, and I can’t forget it...
156	Every Little Bit HelpsLuke Combs		Suddenly, I felt like listening to some old-school country...
157	Who SaysSelena Gomez & The Scene		I heard this young woman's adorable expression and voice...
158	Resolution/RevolutionThe Linda Lindas		A punk song for people tired of modern society
159	I’m ALIVE!Becca		It’s a song that makes your heart leap as you listen, and the lyrics are too…
160	Telephone LineElectric Light Orchestra		The band closest to the Beatles, many...
161	Brand New StartPaul Weller		Britain’s greatest dandy says, “We can start over as many times as it takes…”
162	Walk This WayRun-D.M.C.		A track that represents the historic fusion of rock and hip-hop…
163	How Soon Is NowThe Smiths		When the author was studying abroad in Canada, the Su…