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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!

Playlist

[2026] Go for it! Popular Uplifting and Motivational Songs in Western Music
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1eastWhat Makes You BeautifulOne Direction
What Makes You BeautifulOne Directionplay_arrow
One Direction, an iconic song of youth
2eastBad DayDaniel Powter
Bad DayDaniel Powterplay_arrow
Daniel Powter's classic song with universal appeal
3eastI Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic
I Ain't WorriedOneRepublicplay_arrow
A positive, heart-touching song that celebrates the present
4eastHigh HopesPanic! At The Disco
High HopesPanic! At The Discoplay_arrow
A song of success and hope by a leading band of the emo scene
5eastFight SongRachel Platten
Fight SongRachel Plattenplay_arrow
Rachel Platten’s smash hit, moving
6eastFlowersMiley Cyrus
FlowersMiley Cyrusplay_arrow
A powerful song that helps you overcome heartbreak and encourage yourself
7eastGood LifeKehlani & G-Eazy
Good LifeKehlani & G-Eazyplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem that celebrates friendship and success
8eastI bet my lifeImagine Dragons
I bet my lifeImagine Dragonsplay_arrow
Explanation of Imagine Dragons' hit songs
9eastCounting StarsOneRepublic
Counting StarsOneRepublicplay_arrow
Learning life lessons from hit songs
10eastHold the GirlRina Sawayama
Hold the GirlRina Sawayamaplay_arrow
Lina Sawayama’s heart-touching masterpiece
11eastI’m GoodJelly Roll
I’m GoodJelly Rollplay_arrow
Jerry Roll's Song of Redemption
12eastCall on MeBebe Rexha
Call on MeBebe Rexhaplay_arrow
Bebe Rexha's 'Call on Me' is an appealing EDM track.
13eastBREAK MY SOULBeyoncé
BREAK MY SOULBeyoncéplay_arrow
Beyoncé’s iconic song brimming with a sense of liberation
14eastRoarKaty Perry
RoarKaty Perryplay_arrow
Katy Perry, the queen of pop, 'Roar'
15eastWake Me UpAvicii
Wake Me UpAviciiplay_arrow
Avicii’s classic song “Waking Up”
16eastWe Are The ChampionsQueen
We Are The ChampionsQueenplay_arrow
Queen’s classic song “We Are The Champions”
17eastOne By OneCentral Cee
One By OneCentral Ceeplay_arrow
Central Cee's road to success
18eastTraining SeasonDua Lipa
Training SeasonDua Lipaplay_arrow
Dua Lipa’s new song: a powerful track about confidence
19eastGive It A WeekDaniel Seavey
Give It A WeekDaniel Seaveyplay_arrow
A heart-stirring song depicting the conflicts of love.
20eastJust Give Me a ReasonP!nk
Just Give Me a ReasonP!nkplay_arrow
A ballad depicting the rebirth of love and the bonds that unite
21eastViva La VidaColdplay
Viva La VidaColdplayplay_arrow
A calm sense of transcendence and poetic musical expression
22eastF**kin’ PerfectP!nk
F**kin' PerfectP!nkplay_arrow
A song where P!nk’s powerful vocals resonate in the heart
23eastGirl on FireAlicia Keys
Girl on FireAlicia Keysplay_arrow
A powerful work that sings of women's strength and freedom
24eastGood LifeOneRepublic
Good LifeOneRepublicplay_arrow
An uplifting song gently pushes your heart forward
25eastHappyPharrell Williams
HappyPharrell Williamsplay_arrow
Pharrell Williams’s smash hit song “Happy”
26eastSo WhatP!nk
So WhatP!nkplay_arrow
An anthem of self-affirmation for overcoming heartbreak
27eastPiano ManBilly Joel
Piano ManBilly Joelplay_arrow
Cheering songs, tunes that shake people's hearts
28eastRainbowKe$ha
RainbowKe$haplay_arrow
Conveying hope and healing through a rainbow song
29eastGalway GirlEd Sheeran
Galway GirlEd Sheeranplay_arrow
Ed Sheeran’s “Galway Girl”
30eastI Need To Be In LoveCarpenters
I Need To Be In LoveCarpentersplay_arrow
The Carpenters: a beautiful, heart-healing singing voice
31eastWhat A Man Gotta DoJonas Brothers
What A Man Gotta DoJonas Brothersplay_arrow
Expressing refreshing marital love in a 70s-style music video
32eastBreak Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande
Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grandeplay_arrow
“Break Free” — the iconic song by Ariana Grande and Zedd
33eastNot AfraidEminem
Not AfraidEminemplay_arrow
Eminem’s song of self-affirmation and courage, “Not Afraid”
34eastPOWERKanye West
POWERKanye Westplay_arrow
Kanye’s music is overwhelmingly talented.
35eastPhysicalDua Lipa
PhysicalDua Lipaplay_arrow
Dua Lipa takes the world by storm with an ’80s-style hit
36eastI HopeGabby Barrett
I HopeGabby Barrettplay_arrow
A songstress from American Idol
37eastHey JudeThe Beatles
Hey JudeThe Beatlesplay_arrow
A gentle melody for a boy, an eternal classic
38eastAll You Need To Know ft. Calle LehmannGryffin, Slander
All You Need To Know ft. Calle LehmannGryffin, Slanderplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose gentle lyrics and deep bass heal the heart
39eastSpecial (feat. SZA)Lizzo
Special (feat. SZA)Lizzoplay_arrow
An inspiring song of self-affirmation and empathy
40eastYou Might Like ItJason Mraz
You Might Like ItJason Mrazplay_arrow
By continuing to chase your dreams, you come to love them.
41eastIt’s My LifeBon Jovi
It's My LifeBon Joviplay_arrow
Bon Jovi’s masterpiece that he staked his life on
42eastKing KuntaKendrick Lamar
King KuntaKendrick Lamarplay_arrow
Kendrick Lamar’s funky rap
43eastDrunk On A PlaneDierks Bentley
Drunk On A PlaneDierks Bentleyplay_arrow
A song about getting drunk on a plane and singing the sorrow of a broken heart
44eastMovin on UpPrimal Scream
Movin on UpPrimal Screamplay_arrow
An uplifting song that cheers you on to overcome difficulties and move forward
45eastThis Is MeThe Greatest Showman Cast
This Is MeThe Greatest Showman Castplay_arrow
Conveying the importance of living true to oneself
46eastChiquititaABBA
ChiquititaABBAplay_arrow
For a cheer song, the latter-half chorus is everything.
47eastLove Me MoreSam Smith
Love Me MoreSam Smithplay_arrow
Encourage your heart with a Sam Smith song
48eastBe Who You AreJon Batiste, J.I.D, NewJeans, Cat Burns, Camilo
Be Who You AreJon Batiste, J.I.D, NewJeans, Cat Burns, Camiloplay_arrow
A moving song that supports your true self
49eastNobodyOneRepublic
NobodyOneRepublicplay_arrow
OneRepublic resonates with the heart through anime music
50eastFly GirlFLO
Fly GirlFLOplay_arrow
FLO is a positive R&B group that empowers women.
51eastMy Songs Know What You Did In The DarkFall Out Boy
My Songs Know What You Did In The DarkFall Out Boyplay_arrow
Fall Out Boy's classic song
52eastAlrightSam Fischer, Meghan Trainor
AlrightSam Fischer, Meghan Trainorplay_arrow
“Alright” is a cheer-up song for people who feel anxious.
53eastShake It OffTaylor Swift
Shake It OffTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
Taylor Swift's music and way of life
54eastStronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson
Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)Kelly Clarksonplay_arrow
A hit song by the American Idol champion songstress
55eastRevolution songNoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Revolution songNoel Gallagher's High Flying Birdsplay_arrow
Noel Gallagher’s musical appeal
56eastMiss Me MoreKelsea Ballerini
Miss Me MoreKelsea Balleriniplay_arrow
Young country-pop singer Ballerini
57eastThe BeginningSnow Patrol
The BeginningSnow Patrolplay_arrow
A profound song about love, time, and self-acceptance
58eastmy futureBillie Eilish
my futureBillie Eilishplay_arrow
Billie Eilish’s song of positive self-love
59eastOpen Up WideChase
Open Up WideChaseplay_arrow
An inspiring piece recommended by my trumpet master
60eastAFRAID TO DIEP.O.D. (featuring Tatiana Shmayluk)
AFRAID TO DIEP.O.D. (featuring Tatiana Shmayluk)play_arrow
Find the courage to live through the powerful songs of P.O.D.
61eastDay By DayBelmont
Day By DayBelmontplay_arrow
A song of courage to overcome everyday battles
62eastC’est si bonLouis Armstrong
C'est si bonLouis Armstrongplay_arrow
The Appeal of Trumpeter Armstrong
63eastWild HorsesThe Rolling Stones
Wild HorsesThe Rolling Stonesplay_arrow
The best rock anthem that gives you courage
64eastBetter DaysYellowcard
Better DaysYellowcardplay_arrow
Yellowcard's new song, a hymn of hope and new beginnings
65eastI Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUE
I Should Be So LuckyKYLIE MINOGUEplay_arrow
An inspiring song gives people hope.
66eastPerfectThe Veronicas
PerfectThe Veronicasplay_arrow
Encouraging songs to listen to when you're feeling down
67eastMartha DivineAshley McBryde
Martha DivineAshley McBrydeplay_arrow
Reset your emotions with a blasting loud track!
68eastStop Your CryingSpiritualized
Stop Your CryingSpiritualizedplay_arrow
The best healing song to encourage someone who is crying
69eastTake It EasyThe Eagles
Take It EasyThe Eaglesplay_arrow
The Eagles’ classic “Take It Easy” soothes the soul.
70eastDon’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin
Don't Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrinplay_arrow
A nostalgic coffee commercial song with uplifting lyrics
71eastAbout Damn TimeLizzo
About Damn TimeLizzoplay_arrow
Lizzo’s upbeat pop song becomes a hit
72eastFading Like A FlowerRoxette
Fading Like A FlowerRoxetteplay_arrow
An unconventional female vocalist from the ’80s
73eastLifelineAlicia Keys
LifelineAlicia Keysplay_arrow
Introduction to Alicia Keys' movie insert song 'Lifeline'
74eastTornAva Max
TornAva Maxplay_arrow
Ava Max’s captivating songs
75eastPrivate EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates
Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oatesplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that understands each other's feelings
76eastTitanium ft. SiaDavid Guetta
Titanium ft. SiaDavid Guettaplay_arrow
David Guetta’s classic house music track
77eastRain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande
Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grandeplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece created by Ari and Gaga
78eastBeen Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain
Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Painplay_arrow
A captivating song that celebrates confidence and individuality
79eastDaft PunkPentatonix
Daft PunkPentatonixplay_arrow
A groove-filled masterpiece, a quiet act of resistance
80eastDon’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia ft. John Martin
Don't You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia ft. John Martinplay_arrow
A song of courage to listen to when things aren't going well
81eastFace Off (feat. Joey Cool, King Iso & Dwayne Johnson)Tech N9ne
Face Off (feat. Joey Cool, King Iso & Dwayne Johnson)Tech N9neplay_arrow
Tech N9ne's powerful hype song
82eastI’m In The Mood For DancingThe Nolans
I'm In The Mood For DancingThe Nolansplay_arrow
A legendary, uplifting classic that makes you want to dance.
83eastI’m Backgirl in red
I'm Backgirl in redplay_arrow
A song depicting self-discovery and hope
84eastlive and let diePaul McCartney
live and let diePaul McCartneyplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays Paul's feelings
85eastBad LifeSigrid, Bring Me The Horizon
Bad LifeSigrid, Bring Me The Horizonplay_arrow
Cheering song for Sigrid and BMTH
86eastRejectsGood Charlotte
RejectsGood Charlotteplay_arrow
Good Charlotte, a return-to-roots track
87eastVictoriousPanic! At The Disco
VictoriousPanic! At The Discoplay_arrow
The Appeal of Music That Portrays a Boxer's State of Mind
88eastHeroMariah Carey
HeroMariah Careyplay_arrow
Mariah Carey's classic, a song that gives courage
89eastGo The DistanceMichael Bolton
Go The DistanceMichael Boltonplay_arrow
Healed by Michael Bolton's music
90eastYou Rock My WorldMichael Jackson
You Rock My WorldMichael Jacksonplay_arrow
Moved by Michael Jackson's music
91eastShut Up And DanceSophie and the Giants
Shut Up And DanceSophie and the Giantsplay_arrow
The sense of liberation and excitement that a new song brings
92eastUnstoppableSia
UnstoppableSiaplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages living strongly as your true self
93eastLet’s Get It StartedThe Black Eyed Peas
Let's Get It StartedThe Black Eyed Peasplay_arrow
An upbeat dance song by the Black Eyed Peas
94eastThe Hindu TimesOasis
The Hindu TimesOasisplay_arrow
A meaningful Oasis classic as a fight song
95eastBorn This WayLady Gaga
Born This WayLady Gagaplay_arrow
Ally of those who suffer, the courage to live true to oneself
96eastChampionsNLE Choppa
ChampionsNLE Choppaplay_arrow
Ignite your heart with an energetic cheer song
97eastEye Of The TigarSurviver
Eye Of The TigarSurviverplay_arrow
A band formed by surviving comrades
98eastHall of Fame ft. will.i.amThe Script
Hall of Fame ft. will.i.amThe Scriptplay_arrow
A song of courage to rise without giving up on your dreams
99eastBraveSara Bareilles
BraveSara Bareillesplay_arrow
An inspiring song that celebrates the courage to speak up
100eastGood Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan
Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roanplay_arrow
Cheppel Rohn’s cheer song and self-expression
101eastI Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic
I Don't Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublicplay_arrow
Getter and OneRepublic’s upbeat song
102eastI Had Some Help feat. Morgan WallenPost Malone
I Had Some Help feat. Morgan WallenPost Maloneplay_arrow
A duet song by Post Malone and rising star Morgan Wallen
103eastCount on MeBruno Mars
Count on MeBruno Marsplay_arrow
Bruno Mars’s iconic songs to enjoy with friends
104eastSpeed DriveCharli XCX
Speed DriveCharli XCXplay_arrow
The Barbie movie track, Charli XCX’s disco-style
105eastISSA PARTY (ft.BabyDrill)Latto
ISSA PARTY (ft.BabyDrill)Lattoplay_arrow
A hip-hop song about enjoying a party
106eastIf We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens
If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephensplay_arrow
May Stevens's breakup song is trending on TikTok
107eastTEXAS HOLD ‘EMBeyoncé
TEXAS HOLD 'EMBeyoncéplay_arrow
Beyoncé’s country track is fire.
108eastNext Semestertwenty one pilots
Next Semestertwenty one pilotsplay_arrow
Twenty One Pilots’ new song expresses a positive mindset.
109eastSwing For The FencesElton John & Brandi Carlile
Swing For The FencesElton John & Brandi Carlileplay_arrow
Elton John's new song supports LGBTQ
110eastPlease Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter
Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenterplay_arrow
Sabrina earns high praise for her love song
111eastSecond ChanceShinedown
Second ChanceShinedownplay_arrow
Shinedown’s signature ballad
112eastDon’t Start NowDua Lipa
Don't Start NowDua Lipaplay_arrow
Pop music that depicts courage and growth
113eastCan’t Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewis
Can't Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewisplay_arrow
An inspiring song that conveys courage and hope
114eastA Good, Good Day At LastOK Go
A Good, Good Day At LastOK Goplay_arrow
From darkness to light, a hopeful and positive new song
115eastOn Top of the WorldImagine Dragons
On Top of the WorldImagine Dragonsplay_arrow
A refreshing song that celebrates success and a sense of accomplishment
116eastMamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion
Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallionplay_arrow
Megan’s new song: a confidence anthem with a Japanese rapper
117eastThe Sun Always Shines On TVa-ha
The Sun Always Shines On TVa-haplay_arrow
An idol from Scandinavia captivated the world.
118eastFool’s GoldFitz and the Tantrums
Fool’s GoldFitz and the Tantrumsplay_arrow
Words of Suffering and Hope of a Fool
119eastBrokenheartedKarmin
BrokenheartedKarminplay_arrow
A healing song that lightens the heart through music
120eastThe Game Of Love ft. Michelle BranchSantana
The Game Of Love ft. Michelle BranchSantanaplay_arrow
A wonderful collaboration song where talent shines
121eastMr RightMae Stephens, Meghan Trainor
Mr RightMae Stephens, Meghan Trainorplay_arrow
A positive song depicting a woman struggling with love
122eastOctober 25thSadie Jean
October 25thSadie Jeanplay_arrow
Sadie Jean, popular on TikTok, a bittersweet breakup song
123eastSweet Sounds Of Heaven (Feat. Lady Gaga & Stevie Wonder)The Rolling Stones
Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Feat. Lady Gaga & Stevie Wonder)The Rolling Stonesplay_arrow
The Rolling Stones and Gaga’s moving song
124eastMemory LaneZara Larsson
Memory LaneZara Larssonplay_arrow
Courage to overcome the past with a mellow song
125eastBest Year Of My LifeAlessandra
Best Year Of My LifeAlessandraplay_arrow
A song that propels life’s turning points
126eastpick me upAlice Merton
pick me upAlice Mertonplay_arrow
A powerful song that gives hope and courage
127eastFilmAphex Twin
FilmAphex Twinplay_arrow
A captivating electronic music track
128eastYou and MeArielle Paul
You and MeArielle Paulplay_arrow
A famous song that became well-known from the Amazon Prime commercial
129eastStart AnewBeady Eye
Start AnewBeady Eyeplay_arrow
The power of music to believe in new possibilities
130eastI’m A ProblemCaity Baser
I'm A ProblemCaity Baserplay_arrow
An uplifting song that portrays women's confidence and courage
131eastGamma RaysCassia
Gamma RaysCassiaplay_arrow
Cassia’s hopeful anthem, toward new possibilities
132eastLady In RedChris De Burgh
Lady In RedChris De Burghplay_arrow
Relaxing music from movies
133eastMaybe Life Is GoodEm Beihold
Maybe Life Is GoodEm Beiholdplay_arrow
Songs by M. Beyhold that resonate with the hearts of young people
134eastNever Catch Me ft. Kendrick LamarFlying Lotus
Never Catch Me ft. Kendrick LamarFlying Lotusplay_arrow
A fusion track of electro and hip-hop
135eastuncookedFour Year Strong
uncookedFour Year Strongplay_arrow
A pop-punk classic that sings of growth and self-acceptance
136eastDo OneFrank Turner
Do OneFrank Turnerplay_arrow
Frank Turner's soul-stirring songs
137eastYeah Glo!GloRilla
Yeah Glo!GloRillaplay_arrow
An ambitious work that expresses GloRilla’s confidence and success
138eastBrowing In The WindJoan Baez
Browing In The WindJoan Baezplay_arrow
The power and emotion of music that crosses borders
139eastWhateveKygo, Ava Max
WhateveKygo, Ava Maxplay_arrow
A powerful song for overcoming heartbreak that gives your heart a push
140eastSunday ServiceLatto
Sunday ServiceLattoplay_arrow
A powerful song that celebrates being yourself
141eastKick out the jamsMC5
Kick out the jamsMC5play_arrow
Passionate music that conveys the soul of rock
142eastBirdlandMaynard Ferguson
BirdlandMaynard Fergusonplay_arrow
Uplifting Songs and Maynard Ferguson
143eastGracias A La VidaMercedes Sosa
Gracias A La VidaMercedes Sosaplay_arrow
Signature songs by Mercedes Sosa
144eastRideMia Rodriguez
RideMia Rodriguezplay_arrow
Mia Rodriguez’s powerful musical debut
145eastTrue FaithNew Order
True FaithNew Orderplay_arrow
Impressive and profound music used in films
146eastOne More NightOnly The Poets
One More NightOnly The Poetsplay_arrow
A new song filled with youthful emotion that resonates with the heart
147eastDo It AgainSheryl Crow
Do It AgainSheryl Crowplay_arrow
The culmination of Sheryl Crow’s musical life
148eastAcross the UniverseThe Beatles
Across the UniverseThe Beatlesplay_arrow
A song of will that connects the universe and myself
149eastImagineThe Beatles
ImagineThe Beatlesplay_arrow
John Lennon’s peace anthem
150eastWash It AwayThe Ghost Inside
Wash It AwayThe Ghost Insideplay_arrow
A new song that sings of the courage to overcome adversity
151eastSOULSUCKERWaterparks
SOULSUCKERWaterparksplay_arrow
A tale of adolescent anguish and self-discovery
152eastNutrockerELP
NutrockerELPplay_arrow
The classic prog rock album "Pictures at an Exhibition"
153eastThe RobotsKraftwerk
The RobotsKraftwerkplay_arrow
Impressive music I encountered through a friend's introduction
154eastSt. Elmo’s FireJohn Parr
St. Elmo's FireJohn Parrplay_arrow
A song whose nostalgic melody warms the heart
155eastBack For GoodTake That
Back For GoodTake Thatplay_arrow
Energize your heart with music that resonates with your soul
156eastWho SaysSelena Gomez & The Scene
Who SaysSelena Gomez & The Sceneplay_arrow
Be soothed at heart by a cute woman's song.
157eastResolution/RevolutionThe Linda Lindas
Resolution/RevolutionThe Linda Lindasplay_arrow
A punk song for people tired of modern society
158eastI’m ALIVE!Becca
I'm ALIVE!Beccaplay_arrow
A heart-lifting cheer song that delivers smiles
159eastTelephone LineElectric Light Orchestra
Telephone LineElectric Light Orchestraplay_arrow
A melodically rich band reminiscent of the Beatles
160eastWhat’s GoldenJurassic 5
What's GoldenJurassic 5play_arrow
Expressing the joy and vitality of hip-hop
161eastDeeper WellKacey Musgraves
Deeper WellKacey Musgravesplay_arrow
Casey’s music of growth and self-discovery
162eastBrand New StartPaul Weller
Brand New StartPaul Wellerplay_arrow
An uplifting cheer song that encourages the heart to keep going
163eastWalk This WayRun-D.M.C.
Walk This WayRun-D.M.C.play_arrow
A masterpiece whose musical power inspires people
164eastHow Soon Is NowThe Smiths
How Soon Is NowThe Smithsplay_arrow
While studying abroad, I met a friend who is a fan of The Smiths.
165eastHold OnWilson Phillips
Hold OnWilson Phillipsplay_arrow
A beautiful melody eases the troubles of the heart
166eastEvery Little Bit HelpsLuke Combs
Every Little Bit HelpsLuke Combsplay_arrow
Embodying the greatness of country music