[2025] A Collection of Iconic Western Songs That Teach the Meaning of Life

RoarKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Roar

In Japan, where the mindset of “following the crowd” is strong, many people may have long since given up on living freely as they please.

You often hear the saying, “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down,” right? But trying to live without standing out can feel stifling and exhausting.

At times like that, listen to this song by Katy Perry.

It’s about a protagonist who undergoes a transformation from the life they’ve led until now.

I hope you’ll listen when you need courage or motivation! It’s one of her most popular tracks.

Good LifeOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Good Life (Official Music Video)

OneRepublic is a band that has won fans around the world with a sound that blends pop and rock in a superb balance.

If you regularly keep up with overseas rock bands, you’re surely familiar with them.

Their song “Good Life” is especially notable among their works for its optimistic, forward-looking lyrics.

Like the protagonist in the song, we’d all love to live our one and only life to the fullest, without regrets.

It’s a classic that makes you feel brighter just by listening to it.

Put A Little Love in Your HeartJackie De Shannon

Jackie DeShannon – Put A Little Love in Your Heart

A track released in 1969 by American singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon.

It reached No.

1 on the South African charts.

In 1988, it was covered by Annie Lennox and Al Green and used in the film Scrooged.

If tomorrow never comesGarth Brooks

Garth Brooks – If Tomorrow Never Comes (live 1989)

A track released as a single in 1989 by American country music artist Garth Brooks.

It became a hit in countries such as Canada and reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

It has become one of Garth’s signature songs.

Good LifeKehlani & G-Eazy

Kehlani & G-Eazy – Good Life (from The Fate of the Furious: The Album) [Official Music Video]

This is a powerful song that gives a strong push to those who keep chasing their dreams.

The lyrics woven by G-Eazy and Kehlani are filled with the joy of success earned through hard work and gratitude for past struggles.

Released in March 2017, it drew attention as the theme song for the film The Fate of the Furious.

This work teaches the importance of staying true to your beliefs.

It’s a track that lets you feel the greatness of overcoming setbacks and living authentically, so I highly recommend it to those striving toward their dreams or searching for themselves.

Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors

American Authors – Best Day Of My Life

American Authors are a New York–born rock band that has won popularity with their distinctive sound mixing indie rock and folk rock.

As graduates of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, their music is highly sophisticated and has been loved by many listeners from the 2010s to today.

One of their classic songs is Best Day Of My Life, which depicts the determination to never give up on your dreams no matter what anyone says.

If you’re feeling anxious about moving to a big city, listening to this song might give you courage and motivation.

BiscuitsKacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves – Biscuits (Official Music Video)

A track that sings encouragement for living.

It was released as a digital download in 2015 by American country music artist Kacey Musgraves.

It reached No.

21 on the U.

S.

charts.

The music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld.