Western songs to blow off steam when you're frustrated. World-famous classics and popular hits.

HolidayGreen Day

Green Day – Holiday [Official Music Video] [4K Upgrade]

Green Day, a rock band that’s practically the originator of pop-punk.

This song is a live favorite in Japan as well, known for its upbeat, pop-punk vibe and straightforward rock sound.

Crank it up and you’ll forget all your irritation.

Break The RulesCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Break The Rules [Official Video]

An angry anthem embodying defiance and a longing for freedom was released in August 2014 by British singer-songwriter Charli XCX.

Brimming with resistance to authoritarian school systems and a youthful sense of liberation, the track stands out for its innovative fusion of electropop and punk rock.

Selected from the album Sucker, it climbed high on charts around the world and earned gold certification in Australia and Canada.

Embraced as a song symbolizing youthful rebellious spirit, it also drew attention for its music video set in school life and party scenes.

A rebellious, energetic track that everyone feeling stressed in the classroom or workplace should hear.

So WhatP!nk

P!nk – So What (Official Video)

This is a song by the American singer-songwriter Pink, whose lyrics boldly declare, “I lost my husband—so what?” and it’s exhilarating.

Based on her real-life experience of being separated from her husband at the time, the track depicts her clawing her way up from the depths of heartbreak, proclaiming, “I’m a rock star!” Its provocative lines, like the declaration “I’m not paying his rent anymore,” surely gave many listeners a satisfying rush.

Released in August 2008 as the lead single from the album Funhouse, it instantly became a hot topic.

It hit No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and even won an MTV award for “Most Addictive Track.” If you listen to it when you’re down from a breakup, it might help you look forward with a defiant “So what?” even if it feels reckless.

Fuck YouLily Allen

Lily Allen | Fuck You (Official Video – Explicit Version)

This is a track by Lily Allen from the UK that delivers a sharp counterpunch against discrimination and prejudice.

Set to glittering dance-pop, the lyrics are blistering as they cheerfully tell people with outdated views, “I hate you.” Released in July 2009, it’s included on the classic album It’s Not Me, It’s You, which topped the UK charts.

Haven’t you ever felt that helpless anger at an unfair society or at people’s heartless words? Performed as a political protest at festivals in 2022, it remains an anthem that speaks for those who are still fighting.

Put it on when you want a cathartic release—it’ll blow away that pent-up frustration.

What the HellAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – What The Hell (Official Video)

A pop-punk masterpiece that powerfully conveys anger and defiance.

Canadian artist Avril Lavigne released this track in 2011 as the lead single from her album Goodbye Lullaby.

Blending bubblegum pop with synth-pop, the song is packed with her refusal to be constrained by society’s expectations.

Her protest-like vocals and punk rock sound cut sharply into the listener’s heart.

Having sold over six million copies worldwide and earning high praise at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards, this track has become an anthem for everyone seeking freedom.

It’s the song to play when you want to reclaim your true self or when you find yourself questioning society’s norms.

FUCK YOUCeeLo Green

CeeLo Green – FUCK YOU (Official Video)

A cathartic, upbeat revenge song by American artist CeeLo Green that brilliantly transforms explosive anger into brightness.

The lyrics comically portray the anger and sarcasm of a man who’s been betrayed when his lover chooses a wealthy guy, and they mesh perfectly with a soulful, pop-leaning melody.

Released in August 2010, the track broke into the top 10 on charts in 13 countries worldwide and became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart.

It was also nominated for a Grammy and won Best Urban/Alternative Performance.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone nursing a broken heart or looking to blast away pent-up frustration.

Scentless ApprenticeNirvana

Nirvana – Scentless Apprentice (Visualizer)

Its overwhelming sound, swirling with anger and hatred, showcases the very essence of Nirvana’s musicality.

Featured on the album In Utero, this track was inspired by Patrick Süskind’s novel Perfume and powerfully conveys feelings of social alienation and loneliness.

Produced by Steve Albini in September 1993, it achieves a raw yet delicate sonic texture.

The band also took on the unusual challenge of creating it collaboratively as a full group, making it one of the most experimental and ambitious works in their history.

Even for those new to Nirvana, it’s a track that offers a quintessential experience of grunge music.