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[2026] Go for it! Popular Uplifting and Motivational Songs in Western Music

Making mistakes at work, love not going well… As we go through life, everyone experiences times when they can’t help feeling down or troubled.

At times like these, many people surely turn to their favorite music to lift their spirits.

In this article, we’ve researched uplifting English-language songs that can help you regain your energy and stay positive, bringing you a diverse lineup from the latest hits to timeless classics!

All the tracks feature easy-to-listen-to melodies, so they’re great for newcomers to Western music as well.

Be sure to check it out!

[2026] Go for it! Popular Uplifting and Cheerleading Western Songs (141–150)

Kick out the jamsMC5

To support rock lovers, we need to offer even more amazing rock songs.

Among those with real drive and raw power, this garage band’s track is impossible to ignore.

Iggy Pop is famous, of course, but MC5 are absolutely great as well.

BirdlandMaynard Ferguson

It’s an incredibly uplifting song.

The original piece was composed by a group called Weather Report.

However, my favorite arrangement is by Maynard Ferguson, a trumpet player from Quebec, Canada.

There are various accounts about his early life, but it’s said he started playing the trumpet around the age of 13.

Gracias A La VidaMercedes Sosa

Mercedes Sosa – Gracias A La Vida
Gracias A La VidaMercedes Sosa

Composed by Violeta Parra, this is a representative piece of folkloric music, and here I’ve included the version sung by Mercedes Sosa.

The lyrics mean “Thank you to life,” and as a listener, it’s something that truly hits close to home.

RideMia Rodriguez

Mia Rodriguez – Ride (Official Visualizer)
RideMia Rodriguez

A song brimming with positive energy and confidence has arrived from Australia’s rising singer-songwriter, Mia Rodriguez.

Showcasing her distinctive dark-pop style, this track sings about finding what you want and having the strong will to claim it.

Released in February 2024, the song fully demonstrates Rodriguez’s talent, which rapidly gained attention starting on social media.

Its lyrics, symbolizing challenges and the deepening of relationships, inspire self-belief and the courage to pursue your dreams.

Give it a listen when you need strength to face difficulties.

True FaithNew Order

New Order – True Faith (1987) (Official Music Video) [HD]
True FaithNew Order

This is a song used as background dance music in the film American Psycho.

It makes listeners’ hearts leap, yet its lyrics offer deep insights about faith.

The music video evokes memories of watching Super Sentai shows and stirs a cool, determined fighting spirit.

One More NightOnly The Poets

Only The Poets’ new song, which sings of nostalgia and joy for summer nights gone by, is marked by energetic guitar and synthesizer melodies.

The clear, translucent vocals celebrate the beauty of living in precious moments.

Released in February 2024, the track arrived on the heels of the band’s shining success.

After performing 50 shows in the UK and abroad and drawing 20,000 attendees, their momentum shows no sign of slowing.

With lyrics that resonate deeply and a catchy sound, it’s perfect for times when you want to look back on the past yet keep moving forward.

A song that gives you the courage to take a new step.

Do It AgainSheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow – Do It Again (Lyric Video)
Do It AgainSheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow is a powerhouse singer-songwriter who has won nine Grammy Awards and sold over 50 million albums worldwide.

This track, taken from her forthcoming album Evolution, scheduled for release on March 29, 2024, can be seen as a culmination of her 30-year musical career.

As Crow herself says, “It feels like I’ve been writing this song for 30 years,” it encapsulates a journey exploring the importance of living life with joy.

True to her style, the song blends elements of rock, pop, country, and folk, and is sure to give you the courage to rise again when you’re feeling down or standing at a crossroads in life.