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 Western Support Songs (21–30)
Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson
This is a track marked by a powerful beat and catchy melody, singing about the courage to overcome adversity.
Released in January 2012 from the album “Stronger” by American artist Kelly Clarkson, it’s an uptempo dance-pop song.
It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks and became a massive hit, surpassing 4.95 million digital downloads.
The story of a protagonist who rediscovers her own strength after heartbreak blends perfectly with the dynamic sound produced by Greg Kurstin.
Beloved as a staple for cheer routines, it’s also the perfect song to lift the mood at parties, during workouts, or any moment you want to feel positive and energized.
Fight SongRachel Platten
Just as Japan has classic cheer songs, the United States also has staple tracks of that kind.
Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” is known as a classic motivational anthem in America and became a massive hit when it was released in 2014.
The song’s biggest appeal lies in its lyrics: even if no one else in the world believes in you, you keep believing in yourself and move forward.
TearRed Hot Chili Peppers
This 1990s California band, also known by the nickname “Red Hot Chili Peppers,” performs this song titled with the meaning of “tears” on their smash-hit album By the Way.
It’s a ballad that offers hope and courage amid sadness.
Together StrongerManic Street Preachers
A magnificent arena-rock masterpiece, imbued with Welsh pride, was delivered by Wales’ Manic Street Preachers for the UEFA Euro 2016.
Marked by powerful melodies and choral work, the song served as the official anthem for the Wales national football team, uniting the hearts of the players and supporters.
Released in May 2016 with all proceeds donated, the track deftly fuses power pop and arena rock into an exhilarating sound that invites mass sing-alongs from stadium-filling crowds.
As an anthem that colored moments of glory, it was performed at the homecoming celebration at Cardiff City Stadium and has remained deeply etched in the hearts of football fans.
It’s also a recommended track for watching sports or as driving music when you want to boost your energy.
No One’s Gonna Love YouBand of Horses
A track released in 2008 by the American rock band Band of Horses.
It has been used in TV dramas such as Chuck, One Tree Hill, and Numb3rs.
The track has been covered by artists including Renée Fleming and CeeLo Green.