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 start a refreshing day (21–30)
awakeningKyūso Nekokami
Perfect for people who struggle to wake up in the morning is Kyuso Nekokami’s “Omezame.” It’s a high-energy, up-tempo track included on their fourth mini-album, “Marmot Lab,” released in 2021.
The song was used as a PR tune for Hokkaido Television Broadcasting’s information program “Ichimoni!” It carries the message, “Go to bed early so you can wake up early,” and there was even a campaign where you could win an alarm clock featuring the band members’ voices.
Set it as your alarm and start your mornings sharp!
Good morningKetsumeishi
Good morning is a lovely medium-tempo track with a dazzling sonic image.
It’s the B-side to Moon and Sun, released in 2013 by Ketsumeishi, the popular duo known for lyrics that touch the heart.
The song was used as the theme for Good! Morning and Yajiuma TV!.
It sings about the start of the day—from waking up and getting ready in the morning to stepping outside and beginning the day.
With Ketsumeishi’s signature smooth, catchy melodies and flow that lift your spirits, it’s perfect as your daily alarm!
Wake UpŌhara Sakurako
Wake Up has an intro that evokes the start of a new day.
It’s the B-side to actress-singer-songwriter Sakurako Ohara’s 2020 release “#Yappa Motto.” This track isn’t too soft or too peppy—perfect for mornings when you want to ease into wake-up mode.
Its confidence-boosting lyrics and refreshing sound will put you in a good mood when you get up.
Set “Wake Up” as your alarm, and you’ll surely start your day on a bright, light note!
Glorious morningŌhara Sakurako
Sakurako Ohara is a singer who won the audition for the film The Liar and His Lover and made her simultaneous debut as an actress and singer.
Her song Glorious morning, included on her 3rd single Midsummer Sun, was used as the theme song for the TV program Mezamashi Doyoubi from April 4, 2015 to September 26, 2015.
With its message of setting worries and anxieties aside and acting on your feelings, it may soothe those whose hearts have been worn down by the busyness of daily life.
It’s a clear, refreshing pop tune with a translucent quality that perfectly suits the morning hours.
hummingIkuta Rira
This is a song whose gentle melody and uplifting lyrics resonate deeply.
It was released digitally in June 2024 as the new theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi.” Rira Ikuta’s clear, translucent voice rings pleasantly in the quiet of the morning.
The song carries a message that accompanies all kinds of morning beginnings—whether you’re enjoying a day off or heading to work.
When you want to take a breather during a busy morning, why not start your new day with this track?
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Aqua Timez’s “Ketsui no Asa ni” feels like the kind of song whose gentle acoustic guitar sound will help you wake up pleasantly.
Its tender melody and his powerful, heartfelt vocals energize the listener.
It’s a track that won’t grate on the ears in the morning—perfect for the very first listen of the day.
Wake Me Up!SPEED
SPEED’s “Wake Me Up!” makes you feel fresh in the morning.
It gives you that same refreshing sensation as after washing your face, and it’s one of SPEED’s classic songs.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to tackle whatever lies ahead from the morning on.