"Puts you in a bright mood" Refresh! Cheerful Western music
When you’re feeling a bit foggy, when you just can’t seem to get in the mood… Everyone has moments like that, right? If you’re about to read this article, I’m guessing you’re a fan of Western music.
This time, I’ve put together a selection with the theme of “bright songs” to listen to when you want to refresh your mood.
What does a bright song mean to you? A breezy melody? Positive lyrics? A powerful beat? Everyone probably has their own take.
In this article, I’ve selected lots of songs—both old and new, from big hits to timeless classics—that are generally recognized as having a positive vibe.
Dig in and find a favorite track!
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"Puts you in a bright mood" Refreshing! Cheerful Western Music (11–20)
Rock N RollAvril Lavigne
This song by Avril Lavigne is an upbeat pop-punk track that sings about rebelling against those around her.
The music video—featuring American actress Danica McKellar and inspired by the film Tank Girl—has Avril in combat gear delivering a powerful performance that’s quintessentially her.
HairLittle Mix
This song, a collaboration between the British girl group Little Mix and Jamaican singer Sean Paul, delivers an upbeat, empowering anthem about a girl trying to overcome a broken heart.
The music video also highlights the four members’ playful and adorable expressions, which are not to be missed.
Aftertaste (feat. Morgan St. Jean)Loud Luxury
A fresh, uplifting hybrid tune that works both on the dance floor and for casual listening.
While the main hook leans on fairly classic sounds, the sound selection in the break really shines.
The organ’s sacred tone is especially striking.
This track was produced by Loud Luxury, the charismatic hit-making DJ duo from Canada, featuring the powerful and beautiful female singer Morgan Saint Jane, who is based in Los Angeles.
Their songs tend to enjoy long runs on the charts, and this one was no exception—a hugely popular track that became a long-term hit.
Kings & QueensAva Max
Ava Max, the new-generation songstress who scored an instant hit among younger listeners via TikTok and more with her third overall single, Sweet but Psycho, released in August 2018.
Evoking a nostalgic, somehow-familiar melody, this work was released on February 14, 2020.
It employs hooks reminiscent of Bon Jovi’s You Give Love a Bad Name and Bonnie Tyler’s If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man), and—remarkably—shares the same songwriter, inheriting the spirit of those hit songs.
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.