Tear-jerking motivational songs in Western music
We’ve compiled a large collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when you want to cheer someone on—or when you need a boost yourself.
There are plenty of tracks that might just bring you to tears.
We’ve focused on Western music, so be sure to give them a listen!
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Tear-jerking motivational Western songs (11–20)
Into My ArmsNick Cave
A track released in 1997 by Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave.
It is a love ballad characterized by piano and acoustic bass sounds and melancholic lyrics.
Nick performed it at the funeral of INXS singer Michael Hutchence.
StayRihanna ft. Mikky Ekko
An emotional ballad featuring a simple piano melody and falsetto vocals.
It’s a collaboration between singer Rihanna and Nashville singer-songwriter Mikky Ekko.
Released in 2013, it won an iHeartRadio Music Award.
Dance With My FatherLuther Vandross
A track released in 2003 by American singer-songwriter Luther Vandross that went on to win a Grammy Award.
Written shortly after he suffered a stroke, it is a song paying tribute to his father.
It has been covered by artists such as Celine Dion and Anthony Callea.
With or Without YouU2
A track released in 1987 by the Irish rock band U2.
Frontman Bono has described it as “a track about pure pain.” It was selected by Rolling Stone for “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time” and has been used in TV shows such as Friends.
RoarKaty Perry
Katy Perry brings us a song packed with a powerful message about rediscovering our inner strength.
Featured on her album Prism, this track from the American singer is a rousing anthem that traces the emotional journey of overcoming hardship and reclaiming one’s true self.
Set to a buoyant sound, the lyrics awaken inner courage and underscore the importance of speaking your mind with confidence.
Released in August 2013, it topped the charts in both the U.S.
and the U.K.
Beloved in the sports world as well, it was performed at the Super Bowl and used as Serena Williams’s theme song at the 2014 US Open.
It’s the perfect track when you want to move forward with confidence or boost your spirits.