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[2026] Popular pump-up songs in the U.S.: A roundup of Western music to boost motivation

Are there moments in your work, studies, or daily life when you feel like you want to push just a little further? In those times, music has the power to rouse your spirit.

Popular pump-up songs in the United States are packed with energy that powerfully pushes listeners forward.

In this article, we’ll share a wide range of motivational anthems born in America—beloved across generations, genres, and eras.

For your morning commute, before an important presentation, or on a downhearted night, you’re sure to find a song that helps shift your mindset in a positive direction.

Find your favorite and give it a try.

Playlist

[2026] Popular pump-up songs in the U.S.: A roundup of Western music to boost motivation
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastLose YourselfEminem
Lose YourselfEminemplay_arrow
The one that gives you a push on the most crucial stage is...
2eastFight SongRachel Platten
Fight SongRachel Plattenplay_arrow
Even if no one believes in me, I…
3eastIt’s My LifeBon Jovi
It's My LifeBon Joviplay_arrow
The power to carve out one’s own life with one’s own hands...
4eastI Will SurviveGloria Gaynor
I Will SurviveGloria Gaynorplay_arrow
Gloria, the songstress who epitomizes the golden age of disco...
5eastRoarKaty Perry
RoarKaty Perryplay_arrow
Dubbed the “Princess of Pop,” 2…
6eastStronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson
Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)Kelly Clarksonplay_arrow
As the winner of the inaugural season of American Idol…
7eastBorn This WayLady Gaga
Born This WayLady Gagaplay_arrow
Enjoying overwhelming support as a global pop icon…
8eastAbout Damn TimeLizzo
About Damn TimeLizzoplay_arrow
“Somehow, my heart just feels worn out…” and—
9eastHigh HopesPanic! At The Disco
High HopesPanic! At The Discoplay_arrow
Loved beyond the bounds of emo and pop rock…
10eastEye Of The TigerSurvivor
Eye Of The TigerSurvivorplay_arrow
Formed in and based out of Chicago, they were active in the 1980s…
11eastGirl on FireAlicia Keys
Girl on FireAlicia Keysplay_arrow
Raised in Harlem, New York, its overwhelming…
12eastTrue ColorsCyndi Lauper
True ColorsCyndi Lauperplay_arrow
The commercial song for the FUJIFILM X-T1 and…
13eastSurvivorDestiny’s Child
SurvivorDestiny's Childplay_arrow
Captivating audiences around the world with overwhelming vocal prowess and performance...
14east‘Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
‘Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrellplay_arrow
Overwhelmingly... the era that colored the golden age of soul music
15eastUnwrittenNatasha Bedingfield
UnwrittenNatasha Bedingfieldplay_arrow
The story of life is still a blank page, guided by your own hand…