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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.

Cheer-up Western songs recommended for high school students: World classics and popular hits (41–50)

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)
GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

When it comes to Western songs perfect for cheering on summer high school baseball, this famous track by Avril Lavigne is the one.

She was a driving force behind the 2000s girls’ rock boom.

It’s been used in commercials as well, so its recognition is outstanding.

You’ll definitely feel like shouting, “Hey, hey, you, you!”

Let It GoDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato – Let It Go (from “Frozen”) (Official Video)
Let It GoDemi Lovato

When it comes to Western songs that can blow away the summer heat, how about the theme song from the Disney animated film Frozen? Surprisingly, the story is actually set in summer.

I think Demi Lovato’s version would be perfect for livening up summer high school baseball with a cool, refreshing vibe.

We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun

Speaking of Western hit songs that liven up summer high school baseball, how about the Grammy-winning track by the American rock band fun.? Incidentally, Janelle Monáe, who features on the chorus, is also active as an actress, appearing in films such as Hidden Figures.

We Got The WorldIcona pop

Icona Pop – We Got The World (Official Video)
We Got The WorldIcona pop

The world is ours! An ultra-positive message that gives you courage and confidence.

It’s a party song sung by the Stockholm-born female duo, Icona Pop.

It’s sure to hype up summer high school baseball.

On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – On Top Of The World (Official Music Video)
On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons

I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a kid—I’m at the height of happiness! This song is perfect for celebrating the high school baseball players who have worked hard to reach the summer tournament, the stage they’ve always admired.

It features Imagine Dragons’ signature blend of refreshing sounds and powerful beats.

Don’t Be So Hard On YourselfJess Glynne

Jess Glynne – Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself [Official Video]
Don't Be So Hard On YourselfJess Glynne

When it comes to Western songs that are perfect as cheer songs for summer high school baseball, how about this track by Jess Glynne? Its message of “Don’t be so hard on yourself!” is a perfect cheer for high school ballplayers who aren’t afraid of mistakes or defeat.

FireworkKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Firework (Official Music Video)
FireworkKaty Perry

Launch the fireworks of victory! Katy Perry is also famous as a headline-grabbing star, but her cool sound and powerful vocals are perfect for brightening up summer high school baseball.

It might be nice to pop in your earbuds and listen on the way home from a game, soaking in the afterglow of the festival mood.