“It’ll be alright!” Uplifting songs in Western music
There are moments when we fear failure and just can’t take that first step, aren’t there?
I feel like I’m always in those moments.
Haven’t you, reading this article, experienced something like that before?
I’ve even heard stories from music lovers who say, “When I didn’t have the courage, music gave me a push.”
In this article, we’ve carefully selected some highly rated motivational songs.
If you’ve been thinking lately, “I just need a little more courage to take one more step,” or you’ve been feeling a bit stuck, please give them a listen.
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"It'll Be All Right!" Uplifting English-Language Songs (31–40)
shineTake That
Take That is a British band formed in the late 1990s.
They left behind numerous hit songs and thrilled audiences with elaborately staged live performances.
The song Shine, in particular, encourages listeners to become the protagonists of their own stories and to take a brave step forward.
You Gotta Be (’99 Mix)Des’ree
This classic song, which sings of the courage to face life’s hardships, is the 1999 remix of the signature work released to the world in 1994 by Des’ree, an artist from the UK.
Her warm vocals—shaped by her Caribbean heritage—deliver a self-empowering message with strength.
The track reached No.
5 on the U.S.
charts and became well-loved as the theme for a Ford Focus commercial.
While emphasizing the importance of being strong, wise, and bold, it concludes with hopeful lyrics that affirm love ultimately saves all.
It’s a must-listen for anyone at a turning point in life or embarking on a new challenge.
Spice up your lifeSpice Girls
Spice Up Your Life, a classic by the Spice Girls formed in the UK when girl bands were still rare, has uplifted people around the world with its dance-style music and superb harmonies.
It’s a timeless song that gives courage in life.
ShotgunGeorge Ezra
With spacious guitar effects, a catchy rap-like melodic flow, and striking percussion—everything about this track just feels so good: George Ezra’s “Shotgun.” The title might sound a bit dangerous at first, but “shotgun” is slang for the front passenger seat.
What kind of view did you see while listening to this song from the passenger seat? It’s a relax-and-enjoy number that can lift even the murkiest mood!
OverjoyedStevie Wonder
A musician who, despite the challenge of being blind, found success in the United States and around the world.
The songs he sings with the piano have encouraged many people to this day.
A piece like one of Stevie’s quiet ballads, though he’s famous for his up-tempo tracks.