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)
Cinderella GirlKing&Prince
As their name suggests, King & Prince are a two-member idol group that embodies the quintessential Johnny’s style.
Their debut single, Cinderella Girl—used as the theme song for the TV drama Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season—became a major hit despite being their first release.
Beyond its catchy chorus, the song features a brisk, ever-shifting modern arrangement, including a 16-beat melody line in the pre-chorus that keeps listeners engaged.
It’s a sparkling pop tune brimming with clarity and exhilaration, its radiant atmosphere perfectly matching the freshness of a new morning.
Morning BGM. Music to start a refreshing day (51–60)
To be your number oneLINDBERG
It’s a very old song from when I was really little, but for some reason it has stayed with me.
It feels energetic and bright.
I think it suits the morning, too.
It has a refreshing vibe, and the lyrics are positive and uplifting.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to cheer yourself on.
AyayaMONGOL800×WANIMA
MONGOL800, a leading band in the youth punk scene, and WANIMA, a hugely popular new-generation melodic hardcore act, teamed up for a split EP whose title track “Aiyaa” cranks up the energy with its off-beat guitar riffs and overlapping vocals.
The driving, fast-paced ensemble is guaranteed to flip the switch on those hard-to-wake mornings.
It’s a powerful rock tune whose melody—laden with passionate yet sentimental lyrics—resonates deeply.
from hereSixTONES
SixTONES is a six-member idol group that’s expanding its reach across a wide range of fields, not only in music but also in TV dramas and variety shows.
Their 10th single “Kokkara,” selected as the theme song for the TV drama “However, There Is Passion,” in which member Shintaro Morimoto portrays Ryota Yamasato of Nankai Candies, strikes a perfect balance between rapid-fire rap and a catchy chorus.
The lyrics, which tie into the drama’s story, seem to give us the courage to believe in the future without doubt.
It’s a cool, stylishly arranged, emotional pop tune that gives you a push forward—perfect for listening to in the morning.
AMBITIOUS JAPANTOKIO
It’s a song that gives you a sense of adventure and makes you feel like a hero.
It makes you want to charge straight ahead, cheers you on, and even makes you want to cheer someone else on—it’s a song that I think helps you get your energy back.
It’s quite an old song, but I still often see TOKIO performing it on TV even now, and I really love it.
Very brightThe Breeze
Breeze’s “Very Bright” is a song I recommend as a morning wake-up tune.
Breeze is a four-member vocal group that debuted in 2003.
The gentle lead vocals and refreshing sound will bring you a crisp, clear morning.
The world just shines.YU-KI
It has a bright, refreshing feel, so I think it’s perfect to listen to in the morning at the start of the day.
With Yuki’s singing voice, the up-tempo rhythm, and the positive lyrics, it feels like the day begins to sparkle.
That sense of being filled with hope, as if the view in front of you suddenly opens up, is truly wonderful.