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Fun Foreign Music Songs Ranking [2026]

I’ve put together a collection of upbeat Western songs with a vibe you don’t usually find in Japanese music.

The selection mainly features tracks that have been popular on YouTube so far.

It’s updated every month, so check back from time to time.

It’s sure to get you hyped, no doubt about it.

Fun Western Music Songs Ranking [2026] (21–30)

Stayin’ AliveBee Gees26rank/position

Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (Official Video)
Stayin' AliveBee Gees

The Bee Gees are a male group from Australia known for their beautiful harmonies and melodies.

This disco song, released in 1977, became famous for its use in the film Saturday Night Fever.

It’s a song where the singer keeps telling himself he’ll be okay even when he’s in a “help me” kind of state, and its surreal vibe actually makes it fun to listen to.

The encouraging lyrics paired with the comfortable groove are just the best! The music video has a subtle, gradually building kind of fun, too.

It’s a classic disco delight, and it’s also the kind of number you can hum or dance to when you’re in a pinch to lift your spirits.

Don’t Start NowDua Lipa27rank/position

Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now (Official Music Video)
Don't Start NowDua Lipa

Dua Lipa, a British singer-songwriter and fashion model known in Japan as well, is striking for her cool singing style that blends a husky voice with femininity.

The track has an upbeat, disco-tinged feel, with a funky bassline that makes you want to start dancing.

It’s also well-known as a club hit—many of you have probably heard it on the floor.

Its popularity steadily grew on TikTok, spreading from overseas and eventually catching on in Japan.

22Taylor Swift28rank/position

This song brilliantly captures the glow and anxieties of youth.

Taylor Swift is known as a popular singer-songwriter from the United States, and in this work she focuses on the special age of 22.

It skillfully portrays the subtle feelings of celebrating youth and freedom while taking a step into adulthood.

Released as a single in March 2013, it was included on the album Red.

With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, it won the hearts of many young listeners.

The song celebrates the importance of friendships and savoring fleeting moments of youth, making it perfect for milestones like birthdays and graduations.

#SELFIEThe Chainsmokers29rank/position

#SELFIE (Official Music Video) – The Chainsmokers
#SELFIEThe Chainsmokers

A massive hit by The Chainsmokers that’s basically all about the beat.

It cranks up the electro and puts you in full-on party mode! They started making it around the time selfies were just becoming popular, and the music video features friends of The Chainsmokers and celebrities like Steve Aoki, giving it maximum glam.

It’s a song that just makes you want to take selfies nonstop.

Selfies have totally become mainstream now, haven’t they? It was also nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice EDM Song.

Castle on the HillEd Sheeran30rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill [Official Music Video]
Castle on the HillEd Sheeran

A coming-of-age reminiscence penned by Ed Sheeran from the UK.

Brimming with love for his hometown, it vividly portrays experiences from his childhood up to around age fifteen.

Adventures with friends, first love, and a steadfast affection for his hometown that endures into adulthood resonate alongside Sheeran’s warm vocals.

Released in January 2017, this piece captured many hearts as a track on the album ÷ (Divide).

It was also featured in the trailer for the animated film Ferdinand, drawing even more attention.

A recommended song for those who feel nostalgia or long for their youthful days.