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 (51–60)
Starting Oversumika
Sumika is a rock band whose name was chosen from the wish that they could become a home-like place for many different people.
Their major 9th single, “Starting Over,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime MIX MEISEI STORY: Second Summer, Beyond the Sky, kicks things off with a chorus that immediately boosts your energy.
The lyrics, which heighten anticipation for an unseen future, have the power to blow away those gloomy morning feelings.
With its driving, up-tempo beat that wakes up your still-sleepy mind, it’s the perfect high-energy tune to start your day.
Spring Dayaimyon
Among Aimyon’s songs, this one especially overflows with a happy vibe! It starts with a gentle guitar riff, and the soft synth tones that come in afterward feel wonderfully soothing.
The structure—calming down in the first verse and then gradually building up toward the chorus—makes it perfect for a morning listen! The tempo sits at a relaxed, just-right BPM of around 110.
With its strikingly beautiful melody line, it’s highly recommended if you’re looking for a refreshing wake-up.
Flowing voicemei-chan
An exhilarating, fast-paced up-tempo track sung by Mei-chan, a singer who’s also active as a member of the YouTuber group Niku Chomolungma.
As the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Our School Broadcast,” it’s a sparkling tune that perfectly captures the spirit of youth.
The androgynous high-tone vocals are soothing, and even on slightly gloomy mornings, it feels like they’ll bring a refreshing breeze your way.
Don’t miss the pleasantly fizzy instrumental break that pops like carbonation.
It’s a song that blows away the haze and makes you want to take off running.
Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu
When I listen to this song, I feel very warm inside.
It brings out my honest feelings for the people I care about and leaves me with a cozy feeling.
It makes me want to listen to it even when it’s not cherry blossom season.
It’s a song that makes me feel like I can sincerely wish for the smiles of everyone I love—those by my side and those far away.
Morning BGM: Music to start a refreshing day (61–70)
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue Room, which also served as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
It’s a high-energy uptempo song themed around “blue = youth,” blending freshness with a touch of melancholy.
Its world, radiant with the brilliance and confidence of youth, is woven through its beautiful melodies and choruses.
Even now as adults, the “blue room” still exists within our hearts.
That message seems like it could be a powerful boost for working adults too, especially when listened to during the commute.
hurrayYabai T-shatsu Yasan
Known by the abbreviation “Yaba-T,” the three-piece rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan captivates fans with live shows that unite them with the audience.
Their 4th digital single, “hurray,” written as an insert song for the morning show ZIP!’s drama Crescendo de Susume, features a catchy melody line that also makes you wonder how it would work as a choral piece.
Its driving rock sound is guaranteed to wake up a sleepy head in an instant.
This exhilarating rock tune is an uplifting, high-energy track perfect for boosting your mood and getting fired up in the morning.
mellowSuda Keina
Singer-songwriter Keina Suda, also known for releasing numerous Vocaloid tracks under the name Balloon, has delivered many songs to the world.
“Mellow,” included on his major second album Ghost Pop, was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Skip and Loafer.
The driving drum beats and acoustic guitar sound are a perfect match for a fresh morning scene.
With its refreshing melody and ensemble that lifts your spirits, it’s a pop tune you’ll want to play when you’re having trouble getting out of bed.