"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 | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | DaisiesKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A refreshing mid-tempo track. Compared to the previous release, ... |
| 2 | I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the importance of continuing to hold onto your dreams |
| 3 | Break My HeartDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A moderately uplifting, modern track. Very social-media-like… |
| 4 | Raise Your GlassP!nk |  play_arrow | An anthem for those off the mainstream, a song to restore confidence |
| 5 | Can’t Hold UsMacklemore & Ryan Lewis |  play_arrow | A classic of courage by the Seattle-born duo |
| 6 | On Top of the WorldImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | A hit song by Imagine Dragons that sings of dreams and courage |
| 7 | Be KindMarshmello & Halsey |  play_arrow | Charismatic and hugely popular producer Marshmello and… |
| 8 | About Damn TimeLizzo |  play_arrow | Lizzo's upbeat songs lift the spirits. |
| 9 | Broken Glass w/ Kim PetrasKygo |  play_arrow | Kygo is a disc jockey from Norway... |
| 10 | A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey |  play_arrow | Heartwarming music that stands by (supports) tired people |
| 11 | Don’t Stop5 Seconds of Summer |  play_arrow | A four-piece band from Australia, 5 S… |
| 12 | Need Your Love feat. Noah KahanGryffin & Seven Lions |  play_arrow | It’s got an upbeat vibe, so I want to refresh myself… |
| 13 | As It WasHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Harry Styles’ iconic song of growth and hope |
| 14 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | A panic-inducing, mood-lifting rush that kicks in the moment you start listening... |
| 15 | Aftertaste (feat. Morgan St. Jean)Loud Luxury |  play_arrow | Whether it's for the dance floor or for listening... |
| 16 | Castle on the HillEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A story of Ed Sheeran’s youth and love for his hometown |
| 17 | Rock N RollAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | This song by Avril Lavigne is... |
| 18 | Dance The NightDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A duet that depicts someone who keeps shining on the dance floor… |
| 19 | Solar PowerLorde |  play_arrow | Solar liberation, the openness of an acoustic song |
| 20 | Calling On MeSean Paul, Tove Lo |  play_arrow | Since the 2000s, in the dancehall reggae scene... |
| 21 | Blinding LightsThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | This work features the driving, fast-paced synthesizer sound of the 1980s… |
| 22 | HairLittle Mix |  play_arrow | British girl group Little … |
| 23 | Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | An uplifting song whose lyrics give you courage—the strength to move forward |
| 24 | Kings & QueensAva Max |  play_arrow | As their third single overall, in August 2018... |
| 25 | ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor Swift |  play_arrow | This song is by the hugely popular songstress in Japan, Taylor... |
| 26 | Lips Are MovinMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | A positive message for girls everywhere... |
| 27 | MelodiesMadison Beer |  play_arrow | American singer Madison Be… |
| 28 | SuckerJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | Jonas Brothers' Sucker… |
| 29 | Good FeelingFlo Rida |  play_arrow | An energetic track by Flo Rida |
| 30 | Together (From the Motion Picture “Music”)Sia |  play_arrow | An Australian female singer-songwriter... |
| 31 | Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora |  play_arrow | A tropical sound delivered from Northern Europe, perfect for early spring... |
| 32 | PowerEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | The songstress Ellie Goulding’s 2020… |
| 33 | Learn To FlySurfaces, Elton John |  play_arrow | A massive hit with total song streams surpassing 1 billion plays... |
| 34 | Watermelon SugarHarry Styles |  play_arrow | The globally popular group, the British w… |
| 35 | Kill This LoveBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | Yet another big hit, BLACKPINK's... |
| 36 | Brand New DayDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | This song by Demi Lovato is mu... |
| 37 | Kiss YouOne Direction |  play_arrow | This song by One Direction is… |
| 38 | RitualTiësto, Jonas Blue, Rita Ora |  play_arrow | Dutch DJ Tiësto and the British... |
| 39 | Shut Up And DanceWalk the Moon |  play_arrow | Walk The Moon is an American po… |
| 40 | HeavenAvicii |  play_arrow | A bright, Avicii-like sound and a light, upbeat... |
| 41 | Stuck with UAriana Grande & Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Modern, mellow dance pop. The vocals are... |
| 42 | Happy Working SongAmy Adams |  play_arrow | The so-called insert song from the movie Enchanted... |
| 43 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | In Japan, after a certain point in time, there was a revival. This… |
| 44 | Ooh La LaBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Pop singer Britney Spear… |
| 45 | YellowWes Nelson |  play_arrow | It’s a moving song. The British singer Wes … |
| 46 | Little BirdAnnie Lennox |  play_arrow | After Eurythmics disbanded, she embarked on a solo career... |
| 47 | Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay |  play_arrow | Not a strong hero who defeats villains... |
| 48 | GirlfriendCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | I bet a lot of people like his voice... |
| 49 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | The American pop rock band, OneRepublic... |
| 50 | Heard It On The RadioRoss Lynch |  play_arrow | The theme song of the hit show “Austin & Ally” |
| 51 | Galway GirlEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s signature song, a song about love at first sight. |
| 52 | She’s So LovelyScouting For Girls |  play_arrow | Scouting For Girls i... |
| 53 | MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding |  play_arrow | Captivating the world with the power of love and a song of hope |
| 54 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Many of Avicii's songs are high-tempo... |
| 55 | Midnight feat. Liam PayneAlesso |  play_arrow | A native of Sweden with strikingly handsome features… |
| 56 | All Day And NightJax Jones, Martin Solveig, Madison Beer |  play_arrow | A lively, futuristic-feeling electr— |
| 57 | X (feat. KAROL G)Jonas Brothers |  play_arrow | The pop rock ba… that reunited in 2019 |
| 58 | Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me NowOlivia Holt |  play_arrow | American singer and actress Olivi… |
| 59 | Mother’s DaughterMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | She starred in the drama Hannah Montana, and… |
| 60 | Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly Rae Jepsen is a Canada-born... |
| 61 | How You Like ThatBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK’s new song marks their new … |
| 62 | Last HurrahBebe Rexha |  play_arrow | It has a mature and dazzling sound. A... |
| 63 | Kiss N TellKe$ha |  play_arrow | This song by the American singer Ke$ha… |
| 64 | Two More Lonely PeopleMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | American singer Miley Cyrus… |
| 65 | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A light, upbeat melody and a positive song that lifts your spirits… |
| 66 | You Do You (feat. Tiffany Haddish)Jason Mraz |  play_arrow | Jay’s sublime pop that makes you feel the soul is the absolute best… |
| 67 | Not That Kinda GirlFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | American girl group Fifth H… |
| 68 | Beachwood 4-5789Carpenters |  play_arrow | The most relaxed in the late period of the Carpenters… |
| 69 | Gamma RaysCassia |  play_arrow | Kasia’s music is a heart‑brightening, tropi... |
| 70 | ExceptionalChina Anne McClain |  play_arrow | China, an American singer and actress… |
| 71 | Calm Inside The StormCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | They became the talk of the town overnight thanks to the commercial blockbuster success of their debut work... |
| 72 | Body BackGryffin |  play_arrow | A passionate love song that stirs the heart, a timeless masterpiece. |
| 73 | Uptown FunkMark Ronson, Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | An iconic track whose urban groove sets the heart free |
| 74 | Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS)Charlie Puth |  play_arrow | With a light, catchy tune and Charlie Puth... |
| 75 | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A song characterized by a heartwarming melody and positive lyrics... |
| 76 | Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, GiveonJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Characterized by a refreshing vibe and a pleasant groove… |
| 77 | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5's romantic hit song resonates with the heart |
| 78 | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | Filled with refreshing, positive messages… |
| 79 | EspressoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s spring song: full of confidence and freshness |
| 80 | Don’t Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin |  play_arrow | Timeless masterpieces that heal the heart, moving message songs |
| 81 | LevitatingDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A disco-pop, spacey-feeling love song |
| 82 | Good LifeOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A pleasant travel melody that makes you feel happy |
| 83 | Cake by the OceanDNCE |  play_arrow | DNC's hit song |
| 84 | Lush LifeZara Larsson |  play_arrow | This piece, characterized by its fresh and lighthearted melody, is... |
| 85 | California GurlsKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A summer hit song that sings of love for California |
| 86 | Can’t Stop The Feeling!Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | A smash hit from Trolls, a danceable classic |
| 87 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley’s hit song that sings of self-love and independence |
| 88 | Walk This WayAerosmith |  play_arrow | Just hearing the intro riff, and the band kids… |
| 89 | Sweet but PsychoAva Max |  play_arrow | The lyrics were misunderstood as me being crazy… |
| 90 | EarthLil Dicky |  play_arrow | Environmental protection charity song |
| 91 | Used To LoveMartin Garrix & Dean Lewis |  play_arrow | A moving song by Dean Lewis and Martin Garrix |
| 92 | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | The British rock band QUEEN 19... |
| 93 | If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | When I want to lift my spirits, a refreshing dr… |
| 94 | 20th Centry BoyT-REX |  play_arrow | As one of T. Rex’s signature songs, it has been featured in TV commercials and the like… |
| 95 | God Is A DancerTiësto, Mabel |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Tiësto and Mabel |
| 96 | WaterlooABBA |  play_arrow | Released in 1974. The Japanese title is “Koi no Waterloo…” |
| 97 | Mama KinAerosmith |  play_arrow | On a track from their memorable debut album... |
| 98 | Pink ChampagneAriana Grande |  play_arrow | This song is Arina’s Twitter f... |
| 99 | JubileeBlur |  play_arrow | In the mid-’90s, at the height of Britpop, they… |
| 100 | Without LoveBon Jovi |  play_arrow | It would make their popularity definitive... |
| 101 | Give Her A GunEchobelly |  play_arrow | Because Morrissey said he liked it… |
| 102 | VaselineElastica |  play_arrow | The debut album released in ’95, “Elast… |
| 103 | Anything GoesGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | The major-label debut album released in 1987... |
| 104 | Good Things Fall ApartILLENIUM, Jon Bellion |  play_arrow | American music producer ILLENI… |
| 105 | Rockin’ Back Inside My HeartJulee Cruise |  play_arrow | The mystery drama “Twi…” that became a social phenomenon |
| 106 | Broken HeartedKarmin |  play_arrow | Karmin is an American pop duo, … |
| 107 | Elephant TalkKing Crimson |  play_arrow | Roba, who had remained silent since the breakup announcement in the ’70s… |
| 108 | Sound Of DrumsKula Shaker |  play_arrow | With their 1995 debut, they quickly rose to stardom... |
| 109 | BreakthroughLemonade Mouth |  play_arrow | The musical film “Lemonade Mo… |
| 110 | Go The DistanceLucas Grabeel |  play_arrow | This song is from the 1997 Disney film “Hercu… |
| 111 | Repeat (UK)Manic Street Preachers |  play_arrow | If our debut work hits number one in the U.S., we'll break up... |
| 112 | You Got Me Into ThisMartika |  play_arrow | After the massive hit of “Toy Soldier,” it went on to… |
| 113 | Dead, Jail Or Rock n’ RollMichael Monroe |  play_arrow | The former singer of Hanoi Rocks… |
| 114 | Calling HomeNOA |  play_arrow | Pat Metheny, a legendary guitarist in the jazz world... |
| 115 | No JudgementNiall Horan |  play_arrow | It's a lively, cheerful song! This is Irelan... |
| 116 | Cut Your HairPavement |  play_arrow | An alternative b... that plays laid-back pop |
| 117 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Pharrell Williams from the United States... |
| 118 | StandR.E.M. |  play_arrow | They regretfully ceased their activities in 2011… |
| 119 | Summer’s Not HotSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | American singer Selena Gome... |
| 120 | Wow And FlutterStereolab |  play_arrow | A British indie pop band th... |
| 121 | RoamThe B-52’s |  play_arrow | A modest-sounding name like “Dance Party Band,” but... |
| 122 | In Dust We TustThe Chemical Brothers |  play_arrow | The electr— that even won over rock lovers as fans... |
| 123 | Baby BluesThe Cranberries |  play_arrow | “Bury The Hatchet” Japan… |
| 124 | Last NightThe Vamps |  play_arrow | The ... is a British pop rock band. |
| 125 | In Blue HawaiiBrian Wilson |  play_arrow | It evokes a bright blue sky from a subdued opening tone... |
| 126 | Every Day Is A HolidayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | By pop singer Katy Perry... |
| 127 | Hairdresser On FireMorrissey |  play_arrow | After The Smiths broke up, he began a solo ca… |
| 128 | Leave My Kitten AloneThe Beatles |  play_arrow | Unreleased and alternate take collection released in ’95… |
| 129 | This Is What You Came ForCalvin Harris, Rihanna |  play_arrow | A popular EDM-fusion collaboration track: The Game of Love |
| 130 | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | As a lead single from the album '1989'... |
| 131 | Almost ThereAnika Noni Rose |  play_arrow | In the insert song from the movie The Princess and the Frog... |
| 132 | SabotageBeastie Boys |  play_arrow | Currently, activities have been suspended due to a member’s death from illness… |
| 133 | American GirlBonnie McKee |  play_arrow | Bonnie McKee is an American sin… |
| 134 | Feels Right (I Love It)Flo Rida, Brian Kelley |  play_arrow | Mr. Flo Rida from the state of Florida, and... |
| 135 | CoolJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | A duo from New Jersey, USA, made up of real-life brothers… |
| 136 | Leave It All To MeMiranda Cosgrove |  play_arrow | Miran, an American singer and actress… |
| 137 | Complete ControlThe Clash |  play_arrow | In the debut album “White Riot” (Japanese title)… |
| 138 | Suds & SodadEUS |  play_arrow | The debut album released in ’94, “Wors…” |
| 139 | Smoke On The WaterDeep Purple |  play_arrow | A phrase everyone has heard at least once, and... |
| 140 | Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra |  play_arrow | The British Electric Light Orche… |
| 141 | Billy Get Your GunsJon Bon Jovi |  play_arrow | John’s first solo album, which also serves as the soundtrack for the film “Young…” |
| 142 | 22Taylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift is 22 years old... |
| 143 | My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A sense of exhilaration from Kelly Clarkson… |