Morning BGM: music that lets you start the day feeling refreshed
Are you good at getting up in the morning?
If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you have trouble waking up or don’t wake feeling refreshed.
There are many ways to wake up—like setting an alarm on a clock or your smartphone—but one option is to play music.
In this article, we introduce the best BGM for waking up in the morning.
If you’d like to wake up to fresh, morning-appropriate background music, be sure to check it out!
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Morning BGM: Music to Kick Off a Refreshing Day (71–80)
BeautifulSuperfly
How about listening to a song with beautiful, supple strength right after you wake up? In moments like that, I recommend Superfly’s “Beautiful.” Many people probably picture Shiho Ochi, Superfly’s vocalist, as a powerful, cool singer, but she’s also captivating for the kind of gentle, refined beauty you hear in this track.
The song flows softly and calmly until the chorus, and then gradually heats up—perfect for a morning when you want to boost your energy.
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
A track by the music unit Superfly, whose trademark is vocalist Shiho Ochi’s powerful yet emotional voice.
Chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song for 2010, this piece exudes a strength that feels like a push on the back.
Its structure—building from a tight beat into the chorus—seems to give you a surge of energy that instantly lifts your spirits.
It’s a rock number with the momentum to blow away the anxieties you might feel at the start of the day—perfect for a first-thing-in-the-morning listen.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
It’s one of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s signature songs, written specifically as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.
The energetic, full-bodied sound—hard to believe it comes from just three members—leaves a strong impression and conveys a vivid sense of fun and exhilaration.
The bass, which is characteristically restless for the band, has a distinctive tone that seems to express the song’s theme of a chaotic, unbounded worldview.
It’s a track whose playful rhythms lift the listener’s spirits.
Morning BGM: Music to start a refreshing day (81–90)
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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This is the tenth single by the four-piece rock band [Alexandros], known for their commanding high-tone vocals and exhilarating songs featuring catchy guitar riffs.
The track has been featured in numerous films and commercials, and despite being their major-label debut single, it’s also recognized as one of their signature numbers.
It opens with a striking guitar riff that vividly evokes the feeling of taking flight, then builds into a soaring chorus.
The arrangement is perfect for lifting your spirits on sluggish mornings.
It’s a brisk, exhilarating rock tune that blows away the blues.
good morningA-ko
The gentle melody that seems to melt into the morning air and Ms.
A-ko’s lovely singing voice are a perfect match.
Featured on the album “GENE,” released in July 2024, this track was also chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series “First Love, Zarari.” Riding on a pop, catchy sound, it vividly portrays the many emotions and moments we feel in everyday life.
Even those who aren’t morning people will surely feel energized after listening.
It’s a heartwarming song that inspires hope for a brand-new day.
Lush Life!clammbon
A bright, poppy track performed by the three-piece band clammbon.
Its arrangement repeats many short, distinctive phrases, making it a catchy “surume song” that sticks in your head after just one listen.
It feels like if you play it in the morning, you’ll be instantly drawn into its world.
Fictionsumika
Sumika’s sound strikes a balance—neither too rock nor too pop—and it feels incredibly fresh and uplifting.
The lively sound and the torrent of melodies that never seem to pause are a real pleasure to listen to.
It’s a perfect song to start your day or to give you a push to begin something new.