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 (1–10)
Swagao
This is a piece of free BGM with a very refreshing vibe.
The track gradually heats up, and just by listening you can feel that sense of “a story is about to begin.” For example, it pairs well with the vivid colors of early-summer seas and mountains.
If you’re looking for something other than a stylish, cool, or chill atmosphere, be sure to check it out.
By the way, “Swag” carries the meaning of “full of confidence.” It’s a name that suits the emotional development of the work, isn’t it?
breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE
Produced in the milestone year of their 10th anniversary, this song was released in June 2025 as the theme for Fuji TV’s information program “Sun! Shine.” Its title, symbolizing the start of the day—morning—embodies both the freshness of greeting a new dawn and the inner conflicts that waver in everyday life.
An ambitious work that blends breezy pop-rock with dance-tune elements, it also drew attention for its first full-fledged dance music video in about three years.
As a theme for a morning information show, the track is sure to gently nudge listeners as they begin their day.
Whether during your commute, on the way to school, or while getting ready in the morning, listening to it will help you kick off a new day with a positive mindset.
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This is the 13th single by the dance and vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, whose rich vocals and outstanding dance performances have garnered strong support, especially among younger generations.
Chosen as the 2014 campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba, the track—and particularly the Running Man dance performed during the instrumental break—became a hot topic.
Its melody and tones evoke a sky that feels like you could be drawn into it, creating a grand scale that makes you forget small worries.
Move your body as you listen and your energy is sure to rise—it’s a dance tune perfect for playing before you head out in the morning.
protagonistSUPER BEAVER
An epic yet warm rock number that tells everyone they are the protagonist of their own life.
It’s a track by the rock band SUPER BEAVER—also known for “Rashisa” and “Namae wo Yobu yo”—released as a single in July 2025.
The song was chosen as the 2025 yearly theme for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV.
Perfect for the band’s 20th anniversary year, its band sound is enriched with brass and strings, over which vocalist Ryota Shibuya’s powerful voice resonates.
This song affirms everyday life—be sure to listen to it at the start of your day!
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.
A Little Night MusicWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The creator of this masterpiece, whose gentle and graceful melody sinks into the heart, is the genius composer Mozart.
Evoking a nocturnal scene with a serene atmosphere, this work harmoniously blends light, approachable themes and was completed in Vienna in August 1787.
Consisting of four movements—from the bright and festive first movement, to the second that exudes the quiet of night, the dance-like third, and the lively fourth—it gently envelops the listener.
It is also used as the departure melody at Tobu Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station, making it a familiar tune in everyday life.
It’s a perfect piece when you want to enhance concentration or calm the mind.
HELLOOfisharu Higedan Dism
A refreshing song well-known as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Centered on the idea of greetings for the various encounters in life, it conveys a reassuring strength that seems to sweep away any gloom that may befall you when walking side by side with someone.
Included on the HELLO EP released in August 2020, the track has been loved by many, surpassing 100 million streams.
As it’s a morning news program’s song, listening to it at the start of a new day or when taking on a challenge will surely fill you with courage.
Make it your companion for a brand-new morning.