[2025] Great Lyrics! A Collection of Uplifting Western Songs That Touch the Heart

Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video)

It’s a motivational song by Bobby McFerrin, widely loved for its memorable whistled intro.

The straightforward lyrics—telling you not to worry and that you can be happy—are wonderful.

It’s a classic that resonates directly, carried by his gentle, sweet vocal percussion.

Fix YouColdplay

Coldplay – Fix You (Official Video)

A gemlike ballad that stays close to the heart, delivering healing and hope.

Released by the popular British band Coldplay in September 2005, this work carries a warm message for those bearing deep sorrow and a sense of loss.

Featured on the album X&Y, it begins with a quiet piano melody and unfolds into a grand, expansive sound.

From its performance at the Live 8 concert to its use at Steve Jobs’s memorial, it has moved people in many settings.

It’s a song to hear when you want the courage to overcome sadness and move forward.

elevate our mindsLinda Williams

Linda Williams – Elevate Our Minds (1979 Arista)

This is a classic by Linda Williams, whose distinctive piano riff has been sampled by many artists.

It establishes an uplifting sonic energy that matches the message that music purifies and elevates our troubled hearts.

It’s an anthem that shows how its captivating melodic sense—drawing listeners into a deeper world—led to a major hit.

Second ChanceShinedown

Shinedown – Second Chance (Official Video)

A quintessential ballad from Shinedown, one of the defining American rock bands of the 2000s.

Its hopeful melody and the protagonist’s resolve to say goodbye to family in order to chase his dreams are deeply moving.

Released in September 2008 and peaking at No.

7 on the Billboard Hot 100, this song has remained one of the band’s signature tracks beloved around the world.

It was also featured on WWE’s popular program “Tribute to the Troops” and in promotional material for the TV drama Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, earning widespread support.

It’s a song that gently encourages those who feel hesitant about taking the first step toward their dreams or who have decided to embark on a new challenge.

Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

This song is characterized by its grandiose, majestic sound.

Released by the British rock band Coldplay in May 2008, it unfolds an epic narrative woven with historical and religious metaphors.

The lyrics, portraying the inner turmoil and self-reflection of a ruler falling from past glory, offer deep insights that reconsider the transience of life and the impermanence of power.

Featured in Apple’s iPod TV commercial, the song captured global attention.

At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009, it won Song of the Year, cementing its place as one of Coldplay’s signature tracks.

It’s a moving piece that resonates when you’re facing setbacks or loneliness, or when you’re about to take a new step forward.

RoarKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Roar

This song powerfully conveys the inner transformation of reclaiming one’s voice and discovering inner strength.

Released in August 2013 by American artist Katy Perry as the lead single from her album “Prism,” it became a global hit.

Alongside its powerful melody, it portrays the growth of a protagonist who once suppressed her true self out of concern for others’ opinions, gradually learning to assert her views with confidence.

Since its 2013 release, it has been featured at various sporting events, including the NFL and the US Open in tennis, and has continued to inspire many as an empowerment anthem.

When you want to move forward after a painful experience or need the courage to believe in your potential, this song will be a steadfast ally.

Yeah 3xChris Brown

Chris Brown – Yeah 3x

This hit song by Chris Brown delivers a refreshing message through flashy synthesizer sounds at the forefront of electronic music: if you let yourself go to the music, shout, and have fun, life becomes more enjoyable.

It’s a party tune and a highly popular anthem as well.