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 (41–50)
TODAY IS A NEW DAYKimura Kaera
When I listen to it in the morning, my mood lifts and I feel energized.
I love this song because it makes me feel like I want to start running and shout, “Alright, let’s do this!” It really makes me feel that each day is a new day.
It’s a very encouraging song that makes me feel like I’m reborn every day.
Alive in this morningMayumura Chiaki
Chiaki Mayumura, a singer-songwriter who calls herself a “self-accompanied track-making idol,” is an idol and also active as an entrepreneur.
Her digital-only single Kono Asa o Ikiteiru, written as the theme song for the morning information program Hayadoki!, is striking for its clear, transparent intro featuring piano and strings.
The lyrics, which evoke anticipation for a new day, offer a comforting lift that can turn a sluggish morning positive.
It’s a gentle yet exhilarating pop tune with a hooky melody that lingers in your ears.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
I remember the time when all the children were singing this song together and it made me feel happy too.
I think this gentle song is perfect for the morning.
It lets you start the day with a warm feeling, and it feels like it helps you stay kind all day long.
It’s wonderful that listening to a song can make you happy.
thorn; brambleAdo
While still leaving a powerful impression with “Usseewa,” singer Ado has been expanding her popularity at home and abroad thanks to her broad expressive range.
Her 20th digital-only single, “Ibara,” chosen as the theme song for the morning show Mezamashi TV, pairs a powerful vocal with a refreshing melody that feels great to hear.
The lyrics, which seem to encourage those who’ve found a dream or a goal, provide just the right energy to start a new day.
It’s an exhilarating number whose driving ensemble gives you a push forward.
seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN
If you want to start your morning feeling refreshed, I recommend BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Nanakuro.” Released in 2021 as their 16th digital-only single, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Okaeri Mone,” and it reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard charts.
Motoo Fujiwara’s fresh, clear vocals are perfect for the morning, and the song reminds you how wonderful it is to spend this brand-new day for the first time.
It’ll make waking up easier, so try setting it as your alarm!
AM11:00HY
This song, one of HY’s signature tracks, is also highly recommended as something to listen to when you wake up! The BPM is around 100, on the relaxed side, but still within the tempo range considered good for waking up.
The biggest reason I recommend this track is the beginning of the song.
It starts with a soft synth intro, followed by a clean, refreshing riff, and then Hideyuki Shinzato’s wonderfully fresh vocals in the first verse—perfect for the morning! Just like the title suggests, it’s ideal for those days off when you want to get up a little more slowly.
boys&girlsKEYTALK
KEYTALK is a four-piece rock band that thrills fans with a diverse catalog and highly entertaining live performances.
Their song “boys & girls,” included on their major 8th single “MATSURI BAYASHI,” was used as the theme song for the TV program “Mezamashi Doyoubi” from April 9, 2016 to October 1, 2016.
The lyrics evoke a leisurely weekend morning, depicting hopeful feelings and scenery that leave you refreshed.
It’s a pop tune with a buoyant, catchy ensemble that feels comfortable and gives a sense of depth.