Recommended Western motivational songs for high school students. World-famous classics and popular hits.
Let’s listen to some uplifting Western songs! Each track has a kind of power you don’t often find in Japanese music, bursting with energy.
Many of them are easy to follow, so I highly recommend them.
If you also check lyric translation sites to look up the meanings, you might make some new discoveries.
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Cheer-up Western songs recommended for high school students: World-famous classics and popular tracks (1–10)
The A TeamEd Sheeran
It’s Ed Sheeran’s debut single, included on the album “+.” Although it deals with very heavy themes like drugs and prostitution, Ed sings it so beautifully.
It’s a thought-provoking song for young people.
Fancy ft. Charli XCXIggy Azalea
This song, included on the album “The New Classic,” topped the US charts.
Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX’s girl power is unbeatable, bursting with energy.
It makes you feel like confidence wins and living in the moment is everything.
All about That BassMeghan Trainor
It’s Meghan Trainor’s debut single, included on the album Title.
Hitting number one in both the US and the UK right out of the gate made Meghan instantly famous.
It’s an anthem that cheers on every girl who struggles with her body image.
Cheering Songs in Western Music Recommended for High School Students: World-Class Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (11–20)
What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction
It’s One Direction’s debut single, included on the album Up All Night.
It’s the ultimate love song by the princes of the UK, and if you’re a girl, you’re sure to fall in love.
Its charm is maxed out.
F**kin’ PerfectP!nk
It’s included on the album “Greatest Hits… So Far!!!”.
Although it uses very explicit language, it overflows with heartwarming kindness and passion.
As an anthem for life, it’s a song that sends a powerful cheer to people all around the world.
They Don’t KnowJon B.
This is a cheer song by the artist Jonbi, whose style—incorporating elements of traditional Japanese sound—gives him an outstanding presence.
It’s a city-sophisticated track that will make you want to sing it at karaoke, and it’s also recommended for high school boys.
La La LandDemi Lovato
It’s included on the album “Don’t Forget.” Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers were involved in its production, and it captures Demi’s genuine feelings from when she was a teenager.
It’s a song that any teen is sure to relate to.