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)
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
With its upbeat, refreshing pop-rock sound, this track brims with energy for taking a new step forward.
Originally featured on Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s major-label debut mini-album “Variety” in July 2015, it gained attention as the song for Kao’s Merit commercial and as the theme for Fuji TV’s show “Super Addictive! Laugh-Out-Loud Character Parade.” The lyrics, filled with anticipation for a shining future, and the catchy melody make it perfect for waking up in the morning.
It’s a song that helps you feel positive—ideal for starting a new chapter or when you want to reset your mindset.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A song whose exhilarating guitar sound and powerful message strike a chord.
WANIMA, a rock band based in Kumamoto, released it in August 2016 as the commercial song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4.” Set to a driving, fast-paced melody, it expresses the strength to overcome adversity and gratitude for the encounters along the way, resulting in a track that brims with positivity.
Listening to it first thing in the morning is sure to energize you for the day ahead.
It’s a gentle, encouraging anthem that gives you a push at major turning points in life or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.
rainbow-coloredayaka
A healing song whose hopeful, courageous vocals and heartwarming melody brighten your morning mood.
The powerful yet gentle singing and the warm tones of the acoustic guitar evoke a resilient, forward-looking spirit that won’t yield to any hardship.
Released as Ayaka’s single in June 2014 and written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne,” this piece is recommended for anyone who wants to start a new day with a positive mindset.
Set it as your alarm, and from the moment you wake up, you’ll feel ready to move forward at your own pace, one step at a time.
loveHoshino Gen
This song is extremely famous both in Japan and abroad, and it’s the kind of track you recognize as soon as the intro plays.
I think it’s great to listen to in the morning.
It’s also well-known from the “Koi Dance,” and when it comes on, someone is bound to start dancing—making it a really fun song to enjoy with everyone.
If you listen to it in the morning, you can head out in a bright mood, and you’ll naturally find yourself humming along.
HappinessAI
It’s a song I really love.
It feels like it reminds me of important things and what matters to me.
Even when I’m busy, listening to this song brings back what’s important in everyday life and my gratitude for the people I love.
It’s the kind of song that can increase the smiles around me—and my own—so I think it’s perfect for the morning.
DreamlandBENNIE K
Since it’s an energetic song, it makes me feel like leaping into the future.
With its strong message that helps me be honest with my feelings, I think it’s great to listen to in the morning to lift my mood.
It reminds me of the time when I used to go for morning runs while listening to this song.
It’s a very bright, cheerful track.
So-la-si-doGReeeeN
I personally love the part where that marching band–like section appears.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to jump and gives you energy.
It’s bright and makes me feel like running outside, and I really like that.
Listening to this track makes me feel like I can enjoy the whole day.