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