Western songs that boost motivation just by listening. Tracks that ramp up your drive.

F**kin’ PerfectP!nk

P!nk – F**kin’ Perfect (Official Video – Explicit)

This song, sung in a bold, rough, pink-tinged style with the line “When you talk about yourself, you downplay who you are, but to me you’re perfect,” is one I want to listen to when I’ve lost confidence or feel apathetic.

I think it helps reset my mindset and makes me feel ready to move forward positively.

Get Back Up AgainAnna Kendrick

“Get Back Up Again” Clip | TROLLS

A track by Anna Kendrick, an American actress who also shines as a singer.

It was featured as an insert song in DreamWorks’ animated film “Trolls.” The lyrics celebrate an indomitable spirit that rises again no matter how many times it’s knocked down, as if the protagonist’s positive energy has been turned directly into sound.

Just listening to it sends your excitement through the roof! The song is included on the album “Trolls: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,” released in September 2016.

With lyrics by the duo known for “La La Land,” it blends the sparkle of a musical style with a pop melody that’s absolutely cool.

When you’re facing a challenge and feel like you might falter, this irresistibly bright sound will give you a boost!

Make BelieveShallou

Shallou – Make Believe (Audio)

Shallou, an artist who expresses an overwhelming individuality in the world of electronic music.

As a music producer, he continues to captivate a wide audience with tracks that combine a calm sound with epic scale.

Despite the simplicity of the melodies and lyrics, the organic, sensational atmosphere never lets listeners lose interest.

With a gentle, soul-soothing sound, his music gives you the strength to keep looking forward, no matter the moment.

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HopefulBars&Melody

Bars and Melody – Hopeful (Official Video)

Although this song is themed around bullying, with a bullied kid rapping about his struggles, it carries a strong message of being “Hopeful,” as the title suggests.

Especially when the chorus sings “let’s keep holding on to hope,” it feels like a pop-style encouragement—not just for students, but for anyone who’s lost motivation—to hold on to hope.

UnstoppableSia

Sia – Unstoppable (Official Video – Live from the Nostalgic For The Present Tour)

Live strong as your true self.

That uplifting, forward-looking image bursts forth as a vivid manifesto in the stirring anthem by the Australian singer-songwriter Sia.

Included on the album “This Is Acting,” the song was released in January 2016 as a powerful message piece that weaves in her own experiences.

Blending electropop with a power ballad, it boldly celebrates inner strength and self-affirmation, becoming a track that inspires courage from the depths of the heart.

It has been featured as a promotional song for the MLB postseason and in TV dramas such as NCIS and Chicago Fire, and it will be a reassuring companion when you stand at life’s crossroads or need to rally yourself.

We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

It’s a song by a boy in a NYC bar who hopes to get back together with his ex, yet the title and chorus convey the message, “We’re still young, so we can do anything.” Despite its mellow melody, you’re gently admonished by its simple, powerful message.

It’s My LifeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

He sings a powerful, straightforward message: “It’s my life! You only get one life, so the time is now!” It’s a surefire song that fires you up to go all-in when you’re feeling unsure about something.

In the music video, too, it portrays a boy who, despite it being just meeting his girlfriend, nearly gets run over and faces all sorts of everyday-looking but tough trials, emphasizing even more the message: “Live with everything you’ve got!”