[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!
Playlist
| [2026] Go for it! Popular Uplifting and Motivational Songs in Western Music | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction | play_arrow | One Direction, an iconic song of youth |
| 2east | Bad DayDaniel Powter | play_arrow | Daniel Powter's classic song with universal appeal |
| 3east | I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic | play_arrow | A positive, heart-touching song that celebrates the present |
| 4east | High HopesPanic! At The Disco | play_arrow | A song of success and hope by a leading band of the emo scene |
| 5east | Fight SongRachel Platten | play_arrow | Rachel Platten’s smash hit, moving |
| 6east | FlowersMiley Cyrus | play_arrow | A powerful song that helps you overcome heartbreak and encourage yourself |
| 7east | Good LifeKehlani & G-Eazy | play_arrow | An inspiring anthem that celebrates friendship and success |
| 8east | I bet my lifeImagine Dragons | play_arrow | Explanation of Imagine Dragons' hit songs |
| 9east | Counting StarsOneRepublic | play_arrow | Learning life lessons from hit songs |
| 10east | Hold the GirlRina Sawayama | play_arrow | Lina Sawayama’s heart-touching masterpiece |
| 11east | I’m GoodJelly Roll | play_arrow | Jerry Roll's Song of Redemption |
| 12east | Call on MeBebe Rexha | play_arrow | Bebe Rexha's 'Call on Me' is an appealing EDM track. |
| 13east | BREAK MY SOULBeyoncé | play_arrow | Beyoncé’s iconic song brimming with a sense of liberation |
| 14east | RoarKaty Perry | play_arrow | Katy Perry, the queen of pop, 'Roar' |
| 15east | Wake Me UpAvicii | play_arrow | Avicii’s classic song “Waking Up” |
| 16east | We Are The ChampionsQueen | play_arrow | Queen’s classic song “We Are The Champions” |
| 17east | One By OneCentral Cee | play_arrow | Central Cee's road to success |
| 18east | Training SeasonDua Lipa | play_arrow | Dua Lipa’s new song: a powerful track about confidence |
| 19east | Give It A WeekDaniel Seavey | play_arrow | A heart-stirring song depicting the conflicts of love. |
| 20east | Just Give Me a ReasonP!nk | play_arrow | A ballad depicting the rebirth of love and the bonds that unite |
| 21east | Viva La VidaColdplay | play_arrow | A calm sense of transcendence and poetic musical expression |
| 22east | F**kin’ PerfectP!nk | play_arrow | A song where P!nk’s powerful vocals resonate in the heart |
| 23east | Girl on FireAlicia Keys | play_arrow | A powerful work that sings of women's strength and freedom |
| 24east | Good LifeOneRepublic | play_arrow | An uplifting song gently pushes your heart forward |
| 25east | HappyPharrell Williams | play_arrow | Pharrell Williams’s smash hit song “Happy” |
| 26east | So WhatP!nk | play_arrow | An anthem of self-affirmation for overcoming heartbreak |
| 27east | Piano ManBilly Joel | play_arrow | Cheering songs, tunes that shake people's hearts |
| 28east | RainbowKe$ha | play_arrow | Conveying hope and healing through a rainbow song |
| 29east | Galway GirlEd Sheeran | play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s “Galway Girl” |
| 30east | I Need To Be In LoveCarpenters | play_arrow | The Carpenters: a beautiful, heart-healing singing voice |
| 31east | What A Man Gotta DoJonas Brothers | play_arrow | Expressing refreshing marital love in a 70s-style music video |
| 32east | Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande | play_arrow | “Break Free” — the iconic song by Ariana Grande and Zedd |
| 33east | Not AfraidEminem | play_arrow | Eminem’s song of self-affirmation and courage, “Not Afraid” |
| 34east | POWERKanye West | play_arrow | Kanye’s music is overwhelmingly talented. |
| 35east | PhysicalDua Lipa | play_arrow | Dua Lipa takes the world by storm with an ’80s-style hit |
| 36east | I HopeGabby Barrett | play_arrow | A songstress from American Idol |
| 37east | Hey JudeThe Beatles | play_arrow | A gentle melody for a boy, an eternal classic |
| 38east | All You Need To Know ft. Calle LehmannGryffin, Slander | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose gentle lyrics and deep bass heal the heart |
| 39east | Special (feat. SZA)Lizzo | play_arrow | An inspiring song of self-affirmation and empathy |
| 40east | You Might Like ItJason Mraz | play_arrow | By continuing to chase your dreams, you come to love them. |
| 41east | It’s My LifeBon Jovi | play_arrow | Bon Jovi’s masterpiece that he staked his life on |
| 42east | King KuntaKendrick Lamar | play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s funky rap |
| 43east | Drunk On A PlaneDierks Bentley | play_arrow | A song about getting drunk on a plane and singing the sorrow of a broken heart |
| 44east | Movin on UpPrimal Scream | play_arrow | An uplifting song that cheers you on to overcome difficulties and move forward |
| 45east | This Is MeThe Greatest Showman Cast | play_arrow | Conveying the importance of living true to oneself |
| 46east | ChiquititaABBA | play_arrow | For a cheer song, the latter-half chorus is everything. |
| 47east | Love Me MoreSam Smith | play_arrow | Encourage your heart with a Sam Smith song |
| 48east | Be Who You AreJon Batiste, J.I.D, NewJeans, Cat Burns, Camilo | play_arrow | A moving song that supports your true self |
| 49east | NobodyOneRepublic | play_arrow | OneRepublic resonates with the heart through anime music |
| 50east | Fly GirlFLO | play_arrow | FLO is a positive R&B group that empowers women. |
| 51east | My Songs Know What You Did In The DarkFall Out Boy | play_arrow | Fall Out Boy's classic song |
| 52east | AlrightSam Fischer, Meghan Trainor | play_arrow | “Alright” is a cheer-up song for people who feel anxious. |
| 53east | Shake It OffTaylor Swift | play_arrow | Taylor Swift's music and way of life |
| 54east | Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson | play_arrow | A hit song by the American Idol champion songstress |
| 55east | Revolution songNoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds | play_arrow | Noel Gallagher’s musical appeal |
| 56east | Miss Me MoreKelsea Ballerini | play_arrow | Young country-pop singer Ballerini |
| 57east | The BeginningSnow Patrol | play_arrow | A profound song about love, time, and self-acceptance |
| 58east | my futureBillie Eilish | play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s song of positive self-love |
| 59east | Open Up WideChase | play_arrow | An inspiring piece recommended by my trumpet master |
| 60east | AFRAID TO DIEP.O.D. (featuring Tatiana Shmayluk) | play_arrow | Find the courage to live through the powerful songs of P.O.D. |
| 61east | Day By DayBelmont | play_arrow | A song of courage to overcome everyday battles |
| 62east | C’est si bonLouis Armstrong | play_arrow | The Appeal of Trumpeter Armstrong |
| 63east | Wild HorsesThe Rolling Stones | play_arrow | The best rock anthem that gives you courage |
| 64east | Better DaysYellowcard | play_arrow | Yellowcard's new song, a hymn of hope and new beginnings |
| 65east | I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUE | play_arrow | An inspiring song gives people hope. |
| 66east | PerfectThe Veronicas | play_arrow | Encouraging songs to listen to when you're feeling down |
| 67east | Martha DivineAshley McBryde | play_arrow | Reset your emotions with a blasting loud track! |
| 68east | Stop Your CryingSpiritualized | play_arrow | The best healing song to encourage someone who is crying |
| 69east | Take It EasyThe Eagles | play_arrow | The Eagles’ classic “Take It Easy” soothes the soul. |
| 70east | Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin | play_arrow | A nostalgic coffee commercial song with uplifting lyrics |
| 71east | About Damn TimeLizzo | play_arrow | Lizzo’s upbeat pop song becomes a hit |
| 72east | Fading Like A FlowerRoxette | play_arrow | An unconventional female vocalist from the ’80s |
| 73east | LifelineAlicia Keys | play_arrow | Introduction to Alicia Keys' movie insert song 'Lifeline' |
| 74east | TornAva Max | play_arrow | Ava Max’s captivating songs |
| 75east | Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that understands each other's feelings |
| 76east | Titanium ft. SiaDavid Guetta | play_arrow | David Guetta’s classic house music track |
| 77east | Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece created by Ari and Gaga |
| 78east | Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain | play_arrow | A captivating song that celebrates confidence and individuality |
| 79east | Daft PunkPentatonix | play_arrow | A groove-filled masterpiece, a quiet act of resistance |
| 80east | Don’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia ft. John Martin | play_arrow | A song of courage to listen to when things aren't going well |
| 81east | Face Off (feat. Joey Cool, King Iso & Dwayne Johnson)Tech N9ne | play_arrow | Tech N9ne's powerful hype song |
| 82east | I’m In The Mood For DancingThe Nolans | play_arrow | A legendary, uplifting classic that makes you want to dance. |
| 83east | I’m Backgirl in red | play_arrow | A song depicting self-discovery and hope |
| 84east | live and let diePaul McCartney | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays Paul's feelings |
| 85east | Bad LifeSigrid, Bring Me The Horizon | play_arrow | Cheering song for Sigrid and BMTH |
| 86east | RejectsGood Charlotte | play_arrow | Good Charlotte, a return-to-roots track |
| 87east | VictoriousPanic! At The Disco | play_arrow | The Appeal of Music That Portrays a Boxer's State of Mind |
| 88east | HeroMariah Carey | play_arrow | Mariah Carey's classic, a song that gives courage |
| 89east | Go The DistanceMichael Bolton | play_arrow | Healed by Michael Bolton's music |
| 90east | You Rock My WorldMichael Jackson | play_arrow | Moved by Michael Jackson's music |
| 91east | Shut Up And DanceSophie and the Giants | play_arrow | The sense of liberation and excitement that a new song brings |
| 92east | UnstoppableSia | play_arrow | An anthem that encourages living strongly as your true self |
| 93east | Let’s Get It StartedThe Black Eyed Peas | play_arrow | An upbeat dance song by the Black Eyed Peas |
| 94east | The Hindu TimesOasis | play_arrow | A meaningful Oasis classic as a fight song |
| 95east | Born This WayLady Gaga | play_arrow | Ally of those who suffer, the courage to live true to oneself |
| 96east | ChampionsNLE Choppa | play_arrow | Ignite your heart with an energetic cheer song |
| 97east | Eye Of The TigarSurviver | play_arrow | A band formed by surviving comrades |
| 98east | Hall of Fame ft. will.i.amThe Script | play_arrow | A song of courage to rise without giving up on your dreams |
| 99east | BraveSara Bareilles | play_arrow | An inspiring song that celebrates the courage to speak up |
| 100east | Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan | play_arrow | Cheppel Rohn’s cheer song and self-expression |
| 101east | I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic | play_arrow | Getter and OneRepublic’s upbeat song |
| 102east | I Had Some Help feat. Morgan WallenPost Malone | play_arrow | A duet song by Post Malone and rising star Morgan Wallen |
| 103east | Count on MeBruno Mars | play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s iconic songs to enjoy with friends |
| 104east | Speed DriveCharli XCX | play_arrow | The Barbie movie track, Charli XCX’s disco-style |
| 105east | ISSA PARTY (ft.BabyDrill)Latto | play_arrow | A hip-hop song about enjoying a party |
| 106east | If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens | play_arrow | May Stevens's breakup song is trending on TikTok |
| 107east | TEXAS HOLD ‘EMBeyoncé | play_arrow | Beyoncé’s country track is fire. |
| 108east | Next Semestertwenty one pilots | play_arrow | Twenty One Pilots’ new song expresses a positive mindset. |
| 109east | Swing For The FencesElton John & Brandi Carlile | play_arrow | Elton John's new song supports LGBTQ |
| 110east | Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter | play_arrow | Sabrina earns high praise for her love song |
| 111east | Second ChanceShinedown | play_arrow | Shinedown’s signature ballad |
| 112east | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa | play_arrow | Pop music that depicts courage and growth |
| 113east | Can’t Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewis | play_arrow | An inspiring song that conveys courage and hope |
| 114east | A Good, Good Day At LastOK Go | play_arrow | From darkness to light, a hopeful and positive new song |
| 115east | On Top of the WorldImagine Dragons | play_arrow | A refreshing song that celebrates success and a sense of accomplishment |
| 116east | Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion | play_arrow | Megan’s new song: a confidence anthem with a Japanese rapper |
| 117east | The Sun Always Shines On TVa-ha | play_arrow | An idol from Scandinavia captivated the world. |
| 118east | Fool’s GoldFitz and the Tantrums | play_arrow | Words of Suffering and Hope of a Fool |
| 119east | BrokenheartedKarmin | play_arrow | A healing song that lightens the heart through music |
| 120east | The Game Of Love ft. Michelle BranchSantana | play_arrow | A wonderful collaboration song where talent shines |
| 121east | Mr RightMae Stephens, Meghan Trainor | play_arrow | A positive song depicting a woman struggling with love |
| 122east | October 25thSadie Jean | play_arrow | Sadie Jean, popular on TikTok, a bittersweet breakup song |
| 123east | Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Feat. Lady Gaga & Stevie Wonder)The Rolling Stones | play_arrow | The Rolling Stones and Gaga’s moving song |
| 124east | Memory LaneZara Larsson | play_arrow | Courage to overcome the past with a mellow song |
| 125east | Best Year Of My LifeAlessandra | play_arrow | A song that propels life’s turning points |
| 126east | pick me upAlice Merton | play_arrow | A powerful song that gives hope and courage |
| 127east | FilmAphex Twin | play_arrow | A captivating electronic music track |
| 128east | You and MeArielle Paul | play_arrow | A famous song that became well-known from the Amazon Prime commercial |
| 129east | Start AnewBeady Eye | play_arrow | The power of music to believe in new possibilities |
| 130east | I’m A ProblemCaity Baser | play_arrow | An uplifting song that portrays women's confidence and courage |
| 131east | Gamma RaysCassia | play_arrow | Cassia’s hopeful anthem, toward new possibilities |
| 132east | Lady In RedChris De Burgh | play_arrow | Relaxing music from movies |
| 133east | Maybe Life Is GoodEm Beihold | play_arrow | Songs by M. Beyhold that resonate with the hearts of young people |
| 134east | Never Catch Me ft. Kendrick LamarFlying Lotus | play_arrow | A fusion track of electro and hip-hop |
| 135east | uncookedFour Year Strong | play_arrow | A pop-punk classic that sings of growth and self-acceptance |
| 136east | Do OneFrank Turner | play_arrow | Frank Turner's soul-stirring songs |
| 137east | Yeah Glo!GloRilla | play_arrow | An ambitious work that expresses GloRilla’s confidence and success |
| 138east | Browing In The WindJoan Baez | play_arrow | The power and emotion of music that crosses borders |
| 139east | WhateveKygo, Ava Max | play_arrow | A powerful song for overcoming heartbreak that gives your heart a push |
| 140east | Sunday ServiceLatto | play_arrow | A powerful song that celebrates being yourself |
| 141east | Kick out the jamsMC5 | play_arrow | Passionate music that conveys the soul of rock |
| 142east | BirdlandMaynard Ferguson | play_arrow | Uplifting Songs and Maynard Ferguson |
| 143east | Gracias A La VidaMercedes Sosa | play_arrow | Signature songs by Mercedes Sosa |
| 144east | RideMia Rodriguez | play_arrow | Mia Rodriguez’s powerful musical debut |
| 145east | True FaithNew Order | play_arrow | Impressive and profound music used in films |
| 146east | One More NightOnly The Poets | play_arrow | A new song filled with youthful emotion that resonates with the heart |
| 147east | Do It AgainSheryl Crow | play_arrow | The culmination of Sheryl Crow’s musical life |
| 148east | Across the UniverseThe Beatles | play_arrow | A song of will that connects the universe and myself |
| 149east | ImagineThe Beatles | play_arrow | John Lennon’s peace anthem |
| 150east | Wash It AwayThe Ghost Inside | play_arrow | A new song that sings of the courage to overcome adversity |
| 151east | SOULSUCKERWaterparks | play_arrow | A tale of adolescent anguish and self-discovery |
| 152east | NutrockerELP | play_arrow | The classic prog rock album "Pictures at an Exhibition" |
| 153east | The RobotsKraftwerk | play_arrow | Impressive music I encountered through a friend's introduction |
| 154east | St. Elmo’s FireJohn Parr | play_arrow | A song whose nostalgic melody warms the heart |
| 155east | Back For GoodTake That | play_arrow | Energize your heart with music that resonates with your soul |
| 156east | Who SaysSelena Gomez & The Scene | play_arrow | Be soothed at heart by a cute woman's song. |
| 157east | Resolution/RevolutionThe Linda Lindas | play_arrow | A punk song for people tired of modern society |
| 158east | I’m ALIVE!Becca | play_arrow | A heart-lifting cheer song that delivers smiles |
| 159east | Telephone LineElectric Light Orchestra | play_arrow | A melodically rich band reminiscent of the Beatles |
| 160east | What’s GoldenJurassic 5 | play_arrow | Expressing the joy and vitality of hip-hop |
| 161east | Deeper WellKacey Musgraves | play_arrow | Casey’s music of growth and self-discovery |
| 162east | Brand New StartPaul Weller | play_arrow | An uplifting cheer song that encourages the heart to keep going |
| 163east | Walk This WayRun-D.M.C. | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose musical power inspires people |
| 164east | How Soon Is NowThe Smiths | play_arrow | While studying abroad, I met a friend who is a fan of The Smiths. |
| 165east | Hold OnWilson Phillips | play_arrow | A beautiful melody eases the troubles of the heart |
| 166east | Every Little Bit HelpsLuke Combs | play_arrow | Embodying the greatness of country music |


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