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

Don’t you have music that pumps you up and fills you with motivation the moment you hear it?

Of course, it differs from person to person, but everyone has at least one or two tracks like that in their stash.

How about expanding your collection of songs that boost your motivation?

In this article, we researched the songs on our site that became popular for being “motivating!”

We’ve carefully selected the most popular tracks among them.

Use them in all kinds of situations—on your commute to school or work, as workout BGM, and more.

Playlist

Western songs that boost motivation just by listening. Tracks that ramp up your drive.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Wake Me UpAvicii		Heartwarming lyrics that encourage lost young people
2	Blinding LightsThe Weeknd		The Weeknd’s 80s-style synth track
3	Fight SongRachel Platten		A powerful cheering song that sings a resolve to live strongly.
4	Lush LifeZara Larsson		The vibrant power of youth living in the present
5	Till I CollapseEminem		Eminem’s powerful masterpiece, an uplifting classic
6	The GreatestSia		A popular song that cheers on confidence and positivity
7	On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez		A dance track that gets the club hyped!
8	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A high-energy, fast-paced collaborative track bursting with party vibes
9	Love AgainGregory Dillon		Upbeat music, a track brimming with a sense of speed
10	My WayCalvin Harris		A song about the pain of heartbreak and the courage to move forward
11	RoarKaty Perry		Japanese people should resist peer pressure and live freely.
12	Can’t Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewis		An inspiring song that conveys courage and hope
13	Cake By The OceanDNCE		Dance-pop with a light, lively beat and a refreshing melody
14	Let’s Get It StartedBlack Eyed Peas		An iconic song that makes you feel liberated at a party
15	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		A lively love song with mature emotional depictions
16	Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake		Stirring music, lively rhythms to lift your spirits
17	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A moving song that expresses the anxiety of chasing dreams through sound
18	BelieverImagine Dragons		Powerful music that awakens motivation
19	DriveEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s fiery F1 anthem
20	ShineJagwar Twin		A song like sunlight that helps you face forward and keep going
21	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		Pop music that depicts courage and growth
22	GoldMILCK		A song of courage to overcome sorrow and grow
23	Uptown FunkMark Ronson, Bruno Mars		An iconic track whose urban groove sets the heart free
24	FabulousAlly Brooke		A positive song that supports self-affirmation
25	Raise Your GlassP!nk		A powerful anthem cheering on those outside the mainstream, to be yourself
26	Bad DayDaniel Powter		Healing that overcomes a bad day through song
27	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		Popular in Japan too, a catchy song
28	Good timeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen		An upbeat, youthful pop track that gets you pumped
29	F**kin’ PerfectP!nk		A song that lets you stay positive even when you’ve lost confidence
30	Get Back Up AgainAnna Kendrick		Positive lyrics and a bright melody lift the spirit.
31	Make BelieveShallou		A distinctive artist in electronic music
32	HopefulBars&Melody		A message of hope that won’t be defeated by bullying
33	UnstoppableSia		An anthem that encourages living strongly as your true self
34	We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun		A bittersweet love song that celebrates youth
35	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		You only live once—live in the moment!
36	FireworksKaty Perry		Show your worth like fireworks
37	Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon		A fateful romance between a man and a woman who met at a club
38	I’ll WaitKygo & Sasha Sloan		A pleasant song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of love
39	We Own the NightThe Wanted		A song that gives life dreams and hope
40	Still I FlySpencer Lee		A song that gently encourages and boosts motivation
41	SuperheroesThe Script		A song that turns hardship into strength and gives you courage
42	Wish You Were SoberConan Gray		Japanese-Irish singer, growth and progress
43	Something I NeedBen Haenow		Love that supports you even when you can't be positive
44	Lose YourselfEminem		Eminem’s fiery, come-from-behind rap
45	ConfidentDemi Lovato		Supporting confident, undefeated women
46	Bad ReputationAvril Lavigne		A song that inspires people with the spirit of punk rock
47	MinorityGreen Day		A powerful song that celebrates individuality and diversity
48	HappyPharrell Williams		A song that cheers on happy feelings
49	One Eyed BastardGreen Day		Green Day’s new song, an intense punk rock track
50	GUESS WHAT ft. Rick RossRuss		A song that celebrates the strength to forge one's own path
51	Try EverythingShakira		A cheer song for trying anything and never giving up
52	Good VibesHRVY, Matoma		A warm song by Harvey and Matoma
53	You Might Like ItJason Mraz		By continuing to chase your dreams, you come to love them.
54	Hey JudeThe Beatles		The iconic song that gives hope and courage, Hey Jude
55	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		A rock number that exudes burning fighting spirit
56	Neva Play (feat. RM)Megan Thee Stallion		Megan and RM’s collaboration track is a big hit.
57	All The Way Up ft. French Montana, InfaredFat Joe, Remy Ma		An inspiring song that boosts motivation
58	Stronger (What doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		A powerful song about overcoming pain and becoming stronger
59	AnimalsMaroon 5		A love song by a man who corners a fleeing partner
60	This LifeOLWIK ft. Johnning		Uplifting techno music
61	I ChooseAlessia Cara		A song about a girl who found where her heart belongs
62	I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic		Getter and OneRepublic’s upbeat song
63	Poker FaceLady Gaga		Lady Gaga: The captivating music of The Fame
64	I love Rock ‘n’ RollBritney Spears		Expressing women's independence with a powerful singing voice
65	About Damn TimeLizzo		Lizzo’s upbeat pop song becomes a hit
66	Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers & Daya		A moving track where feelings of love blend with EDM.
67	Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas		A masterpiece that sampled a surf rock track
68	Who SaysSelena Gomez		A song that supports women living true to themselves
69	LA MuDANZABad Bunny		Powerful music filled with love and pride for Puerto Rico
70	All the WayTimeflies		A heart's dance song that loves and supports to the very end
71	Adventure of a LifetimeColdplay		A powerful spring song that sings of a positive spirit and new challenges.
72	We Will Rock YouQueen		Queen's signature song, a classic victory theme
73	I CanNas		An uplifting anthem with a powerful beat that resonates in the heart
74	Give Me Your HandThe Ready Set		Friday night party song, refreshing
75	On Top of the WorldImagine Dragons		A hit song by Imagine Dragons that sings of dreams and courage
76	Mr. BrightsideThe Killers		A classic by The Killers about a poignant, unrequited love
77	Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes		Powerful rock that stays true to the will for freedom
78	Top of the WorldCarpenters		The Carpenter’s singing voice is captivating.
79	fateLudwig van Beethoven		Beethoven overcame his disabilities and was an independent musician.
80	MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding		Captivating the world with the power of love and a song of hope
81	All That She WantsAce of Base		A global dance hit representing the 1990s
82	Tenishia – Where Do We BeginAndrew Rayel		A moving masterpiece of trance music that stirs the soul
83	Viva La VidaColdplay		A moving masterpiece depicting a king’s glory and downfall
84	The LightCommon		A song with heartwarming lyrics and an energetic beat
85	Not in My LifeDaylight		A rock-style message song that resonates with young people's hearts
86	PandaDesiigner		A sensational debut track that captures hearts with its feverish beat
87	The World is OursEleven Past One		An uplifting love song that celebrates youth and freedom
88	I Wanna Be With UFun Factory		A summer classic where gravitas and lightness are in harmony
89	Body BackGryffin		A passionate love song that stirs the heart, a timeless masterpiece.
90	What is loveHaddaway		A fast-paced, exhilarating dance track emblematic of the '90s.
91	Don’t Wake Me UpJonas Blue, Why Don’t We		A beautiful expression of the poignant wish for a reunion with a dream
92	Lose ControlMeduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys		Songs that support hearts burdened with anxiety
93	Don´t You KnowPandora		Hit songs, uplifting anthems
94	StrongerKanye West		Kanye West's moving song
95	Turn Down for WhatDJ Snake, Lil Jon		Don't stop the party! An energetic classic
96	X Gon’ Give It To YaDMX		DMX's powerful hip-hop track
97	POWERKanye West		A masterpiece with a powerful beat and a strong thematic presence
98	Bring Em OutT.I.		A hip-hop track that conveys T.I.’s overwhelming success
99	Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones		A song of vitality born amid bullets
100	Minuet in G major, BWV Anh. 114; Minuet in G minor, BWV Anh. 115J.S.Bach		Bach’s music stimulates the brain and boosts concentration.
101	All StarSmash Mouth		Smash Mouth’s classic gives you a boost
102	Keep Ya Head Up2Pac		A Song of Courage in the Face of Adversity
103	Love AgainAndy Moor & Betsie Larkin		Song of hope in trance, the strength to overcome heartbreak
104	Roses Are RedAQUA		Danish dance-pop hit song
105	Armin van Buuren feat. Fiora – Waiting For The NightBeat Service		A song of momentum and warmth, giving courage for life
106	Livin’ On A Prayer & You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi		A classic Bon Jovi song—a powerful anthem of hope and perseverance
107	Strangers By NightC. C. Catch		An iconic anthem of 80s Euro disco
108	U Got 2 Let The MusicCapella		A classic 90s Eurodance track, with a feverish rhythm
109	TamagochiDaze		A rhythmical and refreshing heart-soothing song
110	The Final CountdownEurope		A moving song depicting a departure into space
111	Do OneFrank Turner		Music that makes your heart dance, the power to believe in your own potential
112	Space InvadersHit ‘n’ Hide		Space and music, an energy-filled track
113	if we never met (Remix)John K & Sigala		A collaboration song by Sigala and John K
114	I BelieveJohn O’ Callaghan feat Erica Curran		Ignite your heart with an inspiring trance track.
115	Higher LoveKygo & Whitney Houston		Whitney-style vocals, modern house music
116	Body (Orjan Nilsen Remix)Loud Luxury Ft. brando		A masterpiece where passionate music stirs the heart.
117	Heaven Can WaitSandra		Heartwarming message of love, soothing masterpiece
118	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		Energize your heart with exhilarating dance-pop
119	Let it beThe Beatles		A classic song that sings about the importance of keeping hope alive
120	Symphonic Poem “The Moldau” from My HomelandBedrich Smetana		Masterpieces of classical music that enhance concentration
121	Baby BabyCorona		A 90s classic: a powerful vocal of love
122	SurrenderDash Berlin feat. Shanokee		Dash Berlin’s moving track resonates with the heart.
123	Super HeroDaze		Denmark Daze’s hit song is enjoying explosive popularity.
124	It’s My LifeDr. Alban		A fusion track of Eurodance and reggae
125	Be My LoverLa Bouche		A classic Eurodance anthem representing the 1990s
126	The Space MixModern Talking		A smash hit by Modern Talking
127	Theme of Star WarsJohn Williams		Determination to challenge the Great Galaxy
128	Unforgettable feat. Swae LeeFrench Montana		Rap music returning to its African roots
129	Who You Are?Paradise Fears		A song to encourage a woman who is about to lose hope
130	Don’t Push MeSweetbox		Powerful, empowering lyrics for women that feel refreshing and exhilarating.
131	Every ColorLouis The Child, Foster The People		A positive EDM track for everyone to enjoy