Uplifting Western songs to listen to when you're going through tough times. World classics and recommended popular tracks.
From among the world’s most uplifting Western songs, our studio staff introduces recommended classics and popular tracks.
This is a heartwarming playlist we want you to listen to especially during tough times!
Uplifting Western songs to listen to when you're feeling down: World classics and recommended popular tracks (1–10)
Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, a pop-rock singer, released this hit song in 2011! “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” literally means that hardships make a person stronger, and its lyrics are filled with hints on how to enjoy life even through the tough days spent alone.
Let It BeThe Beatles
Among the Beatles’ songs, this is a very famous one that virtually everyone knows, isn’t it? “It’s okay to be yourself” may sound clichéd, but in tough times, simple words like these really resonate.
No matter the situation, this is a song that lets you take a breath, don’t you think?
Bad ReputationAvril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne, the Canadian singer-songwriter who reigns over the scene as the “Queen of Pop Punk.” This song debuted in December 2012 for promotional use and was selected as the theme for the animated film ONE PIECE FILM Z.
Its defiant spirit—belting out that she doesn’t care about bad press—perfectly syncs with the Straw Hat crew’s belief in pursuing freedom.
A cover of Joan Jett’s classic, the track is an undeniably cool punk rock number that fuses powerful guitar sounds with a driving, fast-paced beat.
It peaked at No.
8 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and was later included on the album Goodbye Lullaby.
When you need the courage to face something head-on, this high-energy song is sure to give you a powerful push.
What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong
A timeless classic among classics, What a Wonderful World! Strictly speaking, it was written as a prayer for world peace during the time of the Vietnam War.
When I listen to songs that wish for peace in the world, they make me feel like my own worries aren’t such a big deal after all!
Good VibesHRVY, Matoma
This is a collaboration between English singer HRVY and Norwegian producer Matoma that gently stays by your side when you’re feeling down and wraps you in uplifting energy.
With warm lyrics that seem to say, “There’s no night that won’t end,” the song gives listeners a gentle push forward.
Matoma’s expansive tropical house beats blend with HRVY’s bright, soaring vocals to create pure good vibes.
Released in September 2020, it’s the kind of track that can let a little sunshine into your heart on days when nothing seems to go right.
It’s My LifeBon Jovi
It’s one of Bon Jovi’s signature songs and a global hit! At first glance, it seems like a track that flaunts the lifestyle of a rock star, but it’s actually an anthem with an encouraging message: never give up and keep challenging yourself.
Dancing QueenABBA
It’s a signature song by the Swedish pop group ABBA.
The tune alone can really lift your spirits, and the lyrics are also very encouraging! The words, in particular, seem perfect for cheering up a young girl when she’s going through a tough time.