"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!

Playlist

"Puts you in a bright mood" Refresh! Cheerful Western music
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	DaisiesKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s new song “Daisies” released
2	I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic		A hopeful pop-rock song released by OneRepublic in 2022
3	Break My HeartDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s modern dance number
4	Better When I’m Dancin’Meghan Trainor		Meghan Trainor and Snoopy’s Spring Dance
5	Can’t Hold UsMacklemore & Ryan Lewis		A classic of courage by the Seattle-born duo
6	Raise Your GlassP!nk		An anthem for those off the mainstream, a song to restore confidence
7	Be KindMarshmello & Halsey		Marshmello and Halsey team up
8	About Damn TimeLizzo		Lizzo’s upbeat pop song becomes a hit
9	On Top of the WorldImagine Dragons		A hit song by Imagine Dragons that sings of dreams and courage
10	Broken Glass w/ Kim PetrasKygo		Kygo’s dance music evokes the feeling of traveling abroad.
11	A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey		Heartwarming music that stands by (supports) tired people
12	Don’t Stop5 Seconds of Summer		Refreshing pop punk. Mood booster.
13	Need Your Love feat. Noah KahanGryffin & Seven Lions		Introducing the appeal of the EDM Class 2 collaboration track
14	As It WasHarry Styles		A smash-hit song themed around Harry Styles’s change and growth
15	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		Anthem of Panic! At The Disco
16	Rock N RollAvril Lavigne		Avril’s rebellious pop-punk song
17	HairLittle Mix		An uplifting song about getting over a broken heart
18	Aftertaste (feat. Morgan St. Jean)Loud Luxury		Fresh hybrid tune
19	Kings & QueensAva Max		Ava Max's song released in February 2020
20	Castle on the HillEd Sheeran		A story of Ed Sheeran’s youth and love for his hometown
21	Good FeelingFlo Rida		An energetic track by Flo Rida
22	Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		An uplifting song whose lyrics give you courage—the strength to move forward
23	Calling On MeSean Paul, Tove Lo		Sean Paul releases a new song
24	Blinding LightsThe Weeknd		A retro-futuristic track with the driving energy of 80s synths
25	Lips Are MovinMeghan Trainor		Singing about a dishonest lover with humor
26	MelodiesMadison Beer		Madison Beer's love song
27	Dance The NightDua Lipa		Feeling refreshed with Dua Lipa's songs
28	Together (From the Motion Picture “Music”)Sia		Theme song of a film directed by Sia
29	ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor Swift		A collaboration song by Taylor and Brendon
30	SuckerJonas Brothers		Sucker is a fun and upbeat song.
31	Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora		Nordic tropical sound piano stands out
32	Learn To FlySurfaces, Elton John		Surfaces and Elton John release a new song, “Learn To Fly.”
33	Kill This LoveBLACKPINK		BLACKPINK's trap-style hip-hop song
34	Watermelon SugarHarry Styles		Harry Styles' mature song
35	Brand New DayDemi Lovato		Demi Lovato’s dance song, a mood refresh
36	PowerEllie Goulding		Ellie Goulding new song Power
37	RitualTiësto, Jonas Blue, Rita Ora		Affectionate EDM by a Dutch DJ and a British composer
38	Solar PowerLorde		Solar liberation, the openness of an acoustic song
39	Shut Up And DanceWalk the Moon		American pop rock, singing about enjoying yourself
40	HeavenAvicii		A collaboration song by Avicii and Coldplay
41	Ooh La LaBritney Spears		Britney's uptempo songs
42	Little BirdAnnie Lennox		Dance song after Eurythmics disbanded
43	Kiss YouOne Direction		One Direction’s cute love song
44	Happy Working SongAmy Adams		A fun vibe like a song from a Disney movie
45	Heard It On The RadioRoss Lynch		A summery pop song that gives you a beach vibe
46	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		A Bon Jovi classic is making a comeback
47	Stuck with UAriana Grande & Justin Bieber		Gentle dance-pop made with fans
48	Counting StarsOneRepublic		OneRepublic’s new song is making waves, a breezy pop tune
49	Two More Lonely PeopleMiley Cyrus		Hopeful lyrics of a Miley breakup song
50	Wake Me UpAvicii		Globally popular for Avicii’s high-tempo tracks
51	Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay		Someone who will stay by my side and kiss me
52	MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding		Captivating the world with the power of love and a song of hope
53	YellowWes Nelson		Wes Nelson’s moving romantic pop song
54	GirlfriendCharlie Puth		A sweet song with lyrics you can enjoy with your lover
55	Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me NowOlivia Holt		Olivia’s Cheerful Fight Song
56	Kiss N TellKe$ha		A dance-pop song by Ke$ha about infidelity
57	You Do You (feat. Tiffany Haddish)Jason Mraz		Bright pop by Jason Mraz
58	Midnight feat. Liam PayneAlesso		A collaboration song by Alesso and Liam Payne
59	All Day And NightJax Jones, Martin Solveig, Madison Beer		A love song by an electronic music trio
60	X (feat. KAROL G)Jonas Brothers		A Latin collaboration song by the Jonas Brothers and Karol G
61	Mother’s DaughterMiley Cyrus		Miley Cyrus’s confident, assertive song
62	How You Like ThatBLACKPINK		BLACKPINK’s new song is a new frontier and has a Western pop vibe
63	Last HurrahBebe Rexha		Bebe Rexha’s upbeat song
64	Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen		A song with positive lyrics that makes you smile
65	She’s So LovelyScouting For Girls		A bright pop rock song by a British band
66	Galway GirlEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s signature song, a song about love at first sight.
67	Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen		A popular singer-songwriter from Canada
68	I’m YoursJason Mraz		An uplifting song about devotion to love and life
69	EarthLil Dicky		Environmental protection charity song
70	Can’t Stop The Feeling!Justin Timberlake		Dance smash hit from Timberlake's movie song
71	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		One Direction’s self-esteem-boosting anthem
72	Good LifeOneRepublic		A pleasant travel melody that makes you feel happy
73	Walk This WayAerosmith		Aerosmith’s classic song and a roller coaster
74	Sweet but PsychoAva Max		A popular hit song that portrays the feelings of a misunderstood girl
75	Used To LoveMartin Garrix & Dean Lewis		A moving song by Dean Lewis and Martin Garrix
76	We Will Rock YouQueen		Queen's classic anthem
77	If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes		Shawn Mendes’s songs are perfect for boosting your mood
78	20th Centry BoyT-REX		Introduction to T. Rex's signature songs
79	God Is A DancerTiësto, Mabel		A collaboration song by Tiësto and Mabel
80	Don’t Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin		Timeless masterpieces that heal the heart, moving message songs
81	Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS)Charlie Puth		Collaboration song by Charlie Puth and Jungkook
82	Cake by the OceanDNCE		DNCE debut work, dance-rock big hit
83	LevitatingDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s love-themed song
84	Body BackGryffin		A passionate love song that stirs the heart, a timeless masterpiece.
85	Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, GiveonJustin Bieber		A refreshing pop song by Justin Bieber
86	California GurlsKaty Perry		A summer hit song that sings of love for California
87	Uptown FunkMark Ronson, Bruno Mars		An iconic track whose urban groove sets the heart free
88	SugarMaroon 5		Maroon 5 love song
89	FlowersMiley Cyrus		Miley’s hit song that sings of self-love and independence
90	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s spring song: full of confidence and freshness
91	Lush LifeZara Larsson		Zara Larsson’s uplifting 2015 hit song
92	WaterlooABBA		High-tension performance: Love's Waterloo
93	Mama KinAerosmith		A staple live song from the first album
94	Pink ChampagneAriana Grande		Ariana releases a fan appreciation song
95	JubileeBlur		A masterpiece rock song from the Britpop era
96	Without LoveBon Jovi		Signature songs of Bon Jovi
97	Beachwood 4-5789Carpenters		The Carpenters’ love of surf music
98	Gamma RaysCassia		Refresh your mood with Kasia’s bright, tropical track
99	ExceptionalChina Anne McClain		A positive song that says everyone is special
100	Calm Inside The StormCyndi Lauper		Cindy’s second work that expresses her true self
101	Give Her A GunEchobelly		Guitar pop from a multiracial band recommended by Morrissey
102	VaselineElastica		Elastica's final track short arrangement
103	Not That Kinda GirlFifth Harmony		Fifth Harmony confidently and stylishly handles the boys
104	Anything GoesGuns N’ Roses		Commentary on Guns N' Roses' classic songs
105	Good Things Fall ApartILLENIUM, Jon Bellion		A collaboration song by Illenium and Jon Bellion
106	Rockin’ Back Inside My HeartJulee Cruise		A song from the debut album of the Twin Peaks songstress
107	Broken HeartedKarmin		Dance song by an American duo
108	Elephant TalkKing Crimson		A 1981 Crimson work showcasing Belew’s brilliant guitar technique
109	Sound Of DrumsKula Shaker		A second album released when a band's popularity is declining
110	BreakthroughLemonade Mouth		Walking forward positively even in hard times
111	Go The DistanceLucas Grabeel		Hercules insert song, see it through to the end
112	Repeat (UK)Manic Street Preachers		If our debut work hits No. 1 in the U.S., we'll announce our breakup
113	You Got Me Into ThisMartika		Martika's dance number
114	Dead, Jail Or Rock n’ RollMichael Monroe		Michael's 1989 single
115	Calling HomeNOA		A song by a talented female artist discovered by Pat Metheny.
116	No JudgementNiall Horan		Niall Horan’s Latin dance song
117	Cut Your HairPavement		Pavement's dissonant chorus
118	HappyPharrell Williams		Pharrell’s song becomes a worldwide hit
119	StandR.E.M.		A veteran band’s pop album becomes a huge hit in the United States
120	Summer’s Not HotSelena Gomez		Selena Gomez's upbeat summer track
121	Wow And FlutterStereolab		A cosmic masterpiece by an indie band
122	RoamThe B-52’s		A song released in 1989 by a dance band
123	In Dust We TustThe Chemical Brothers		An important track where electronics won over rock fans
124	Baby BluesThe Cranberries		A lively song about Dolores’s changes after giving birth
125	Last NightThe Vamps		A bright, upbeat song to liven up a party with friends
126	In Blue HawaiiBrian Wilson		Smile, which Brian completed for the first time in 33 years
127	Every Day Is A HolidayKaty Perry		Katy Perry's Christmas love song
128	Hairdresser On FireMorrissey		Morrissey's elegant pop song
129	Leave My Kitten AloneThe Beatles		Tracks included in the Beatles’ collection of unreleased songs
130	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		Taylor's pop challenge song
131	This Is What You Came ForCalvin Harris, Rihanna		A popular EDM-fusion collaboration track: The Game of Love
132	Almost ThereAnika Noni Rose		Insert song from The Princess and the Frog
133	SabotageBeastie Boys		The crowd gets excited with dazzling songs from the ’90s
134	American GirlBonnie McKee		A summer up-tempo song by Bonnie McKee
135	Feels Right (I Love It)Flo Rida, Brian Kelley		A new song from Flo Rida and Brian Kelley has arrived
136	CoolJonas Brothers		Introduction to Jonas Brothers' songs
137	Leave It All To MeMiranda Cosgrove		Miranda Cosgrove's uplifting song
138	Complete ControlThe Clash		A captivating track that showcases the band’s brilliance and exhilarating energy
139	Suds & SodadEUS		Debuted in ’94, with innovative violin-backed choruses.
140	Smoke On The WaterDeep Purple		A classic guitar piece, simple and known by everyone
141	Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra		A fresh, springlike ELO track. It lifts your spirits.
142	Billy Get Your GunsJon Bon Jovi		John's solo movie soundtrack rock song
143	22Taylor Swift		Taylor Swift sings the joy of being 22
144	My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson's refreshing love song