Wake Up! Popular Uplifting Western Songs for Your Morning Alarm

A gloomy morning when you just can’t shake off the drowsiness.

What kind of music would you listen to? Here’s a selection that music fans who love Western music should definitely check out.

In this article, we researched the most popular wake-up songs.

From those, we carefully picked the latest tracks and long-running hits that earned especially high praise—introducing “energetic songs to make dreary mornings more comfortable.”

We hope you’ll keep them on your iPhone and make use of them in various morning situations like commuting to work or school and getting ready.

Playlist

Wake Up! Popular Uplifting Western Songs for Your Morning Alarm
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s captivating vocal ability
2	What a Man Gotta DoJonas Brothers		Introduction to Jonas Brothers' songs
3	I Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber		Introduction to the collaboration song by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
4	CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake		Introducing songs that lift your mood while on the move
5	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		Panic! At The Disco's classic song
6	I’ll Be ThereWalk Off The Earth		Walk off the Earth song introduction
7	Look At Her NowSelena Gomez		A Selena song sung about her from a third-person perspective
8	Good as Hell (feat. Ariana Grande) [Remix]Lizzo		A soul-stirring masterpiece by Lizzo and Ariana
9	MotivationNormani		Normani’s sexy, danceable song
10	Raising Hell (feat. Big Freedia)Ke$ha		Kesha’s collaborative track, a masterpiece brimming with vitality
11	SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello		A passionate Latin rhythm duet song
12	MineBazzi		Buzzy's fantastical new song is captivating
13	I Like ItCardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin		Arrange Latin music into rap
14	SuckerJonas Brothers		The coolest song by the Jonas Brothers
15	Never Really OverKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s heartbreak support song
16	Water MeLizzo		Brimming with dynamism thanks to RIZZO's rapid-fire vocals
17	BodyLoud Luxury feat. brando		A DJ and a singer collaborate on a liberating EDM track
18	HappierMarshmello ft. Bastille		Marshmello and Bastille’s heartbreak song
19	Black SpaceTaylor Swift		Calming songs by Taylor Swift
20	BurnEllie Goulding		A song that became a worldwide hit for its vocal performance
21	Break FreeAriana Grande／Zedd		Ariana delivers a powerful vocal about women’s strength
22	Only HumanJonas Brothers		A song that portrays the Jonas Brothers' humanity
23	See you againWiz Khalifa		Wild Speed insert song memorial/tribute track
24	The NightsAvicii		An inspiring classic that's popular at clubs
25	Party Rock AnthemLMFAO		PartyRockAnth energizes your morning
26	Galway GirlEd Sheeran		Galway Girl, a pleasant signature song
27	Black or WhiteMichael Jackson		Michael stands up to colorism
28	We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth		Pooh and Gomez's heartbroken ballad
29	Baby IAriana Grande		Ariana Grande’s songs suitable for the morning
30	Love The Way You LieEminem		Collaboration song by Eminem and Rihanna
31	You’re Not AloneHome Grown		Pop-punk fast-paced song
32	California GirlsKaty Perry		Katy Perry's upbeat popular song
33	One ThingOne Direction		One Direction Morning Song
34	Good TimeOwl City		A refreshing song that's perfect for waking up in the morning
35	LimboDaddy Yankee		A popular song by a successful Puerto Rican singer
36	I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas		The Black Eyed Peas’ signature song, “I Gotta Feeling”
37	ParallelsAs I Lay Dying		The strongest metalcore song by AILD
38	Good Morning Good MorningThe Beatles		An introduction to upbeat tracks that blow away your morning mood
39	Light My FireThe Doors		A signature work by The Doors, perfect for staying awake
40	Wake Me UpAvicii		Avicii’s innovative EDM. Themes of life and self-discovery.
41	Highway to HellAC/DC		A signature AC/DC song, a rock anthem celebrating friendship and freedom
42	Give Up The GrudgeGob		Representative songs of Canadian pop punk
43	Ocean AvenueYellowcard		Violin-infused pop punk from Florida
44	We are the ChampionsQueen		Queen’s signature song, the excitement at its peak
45	Lucy In The Sky With DiamondsThe Beatles		Introduction to the Beatles’ dreamlike songs
46	Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors		A classic anthem to life that inspires hope and courage
47	Good SideCrash Adams		A refreshing spring song for a fresh start
48	Cake By The OceanDNCE		Dance-pop with a light, lively beat and a refreshing melody
49	I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic		A song that heightens anticipation for new beginnings in spring
50	Uptown FunkMark Ronson, Bruno Mars		An iconic track whose urban groove sets the heart free
51	Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain		A jazz-pop song with blaring trumpets
52	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A moving song that expresses the anxiety of chasing dreams through sound
53	Send My Love (To Your New Lover)Adele		Adele’s upbeat love song
54	Flavor Of The WeakAmerican Hi-Fi		Rock songs originating from Boston
55	4Aphex Twin		Aphex Twin, a fusion of jungle and ambient
56	Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)Beyoncé		Start your morning with energy with Beyoncé's anthems
57	Bounce BackBig Sean		Big Sean’s hit song about overcoming adversity
58	ParklifeBlur		Change your morning mood with Blur’s signature songs
59	24K MagicBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s nightlife song
60	This Is What You Came ForCalvin Harris		Calvin Harris and Rihanna’s dance-pop smash hit
61	ContactCare of Night		The debut release from AOR Heaven, Connected.
62	Me Voy EnamorandChino Y Nacho		A Latin-style danceable song and music video
63	EverglowColdplay		Coldplay's piano ballad
64	Hit MeDIRTY LOOPS		Pop fusion by a Swedish band
65	Aux Champs-ÉlyséesDaniele Vidal		A classic French chanson that depicts the streets of Paris
66	Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called ‘Jingisukan’)Dschinghis Khan		A global hit song of German disco pop
67	Shape Of YouEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s smash-hit love song
68	Mercenary ManFIREWIND		The 5th album of the hard rock band led by Gus.G
69	Because We CanFatboy Slim		A morning-friendly Fatboy Slim classic that can lift your spirits
70	This CityFirst Signal		Driving rock featuring Harry Hess
71	WhistleFlo Rida		Flo Rida’s exhilarating signature song
72	Basket CaseGreen Day		Green Day’s signature youth-oriented punk song
73	Oats We SowGregory & the Hawk		The importance of letting go of the past and living true to your heart
74	Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses		A rock song with an impressive guitar riff. A refreshing start to the morning.
75	On The FloorJennifer Lopez		Introduction to Jennifer Lopez’s signature songs
76	One TimeJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber's debut song
77	All Of The Lights ft. Rihanna, Kid CudiKanye West		Boosting my morning mood with Kanye's music
78	C’MonKe$ha		The popular song “C’Mon” is a track suited for the morning.
79	Born this wayLady Gaga		The diva’s classic song “Born This Way” is the best
80	Perfect IllusionLady Gaga		A powerful beat track by Lady Gaga
81	Don’t Wanna KnowMaroon 5		Maroon 5’s breakup song becomes a hit in 23 countries
82	Moth Into FlameMetallica		Feeling refreshed in the morning with metal rock
83	Lost In The GreyMiss May I		New sing-along from a metalcore band
84	Take CoverMr. BIG		Mr. Big’s minimal masterpiece
85	Aneurysm (Live at Reading 1992)Nirvana		A live version that embodies Nirvana's spirit
86	Morning GloryOasis		A classic by Oasis makes waking up in the morning more pleasant
87	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		One Direction’s debut song
88	TimePink Floyd		Pink Floyd time-themed philosophical song
89	We are onePitbull		The Brazil World Cup theme song is bright and uplifting.
90	Walk AwayPretty Maids		Denmark’s hard rock heralds the morning
91	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		A popular song by Queen, positive and powerful
92	The Hell SongSUM41		A classic song by a Canadian rock band
93	Rise UpSecrets		A powerful song by a post-hardcore band
94	AliveSia		Sia’s powerful songs sweep away the morning blues
95	Shut Up!Simple Plan		A Canadian pop-punk band known for catchy melodies.
96	Here With YouSing It Loud		Refreshing rock from a Minneapolis-born band
97	Thieves & BonesSleep For Sleepers		A gentle-voiced song from their debut work
98	Wake UpStory of the Year		A classic song by an American screamo band
99	Don’t Let Me DownThe Beatles		Wake up in the morning to the Beatles on ukulele
100	Start Me UpThe Rolling Stones		A rock number by The Rolling Stones
101	DreamsVan Halen		Van Halen exhilarating synth track
102	MemoriesWeezer		Get energized in the morning with Weezer’s refreshing tracks
103	I Don’t Wanna Live ForeverZAYN, Taylor Swift		A duet song by ZAYN and Taylor
104	I Woke Up In A Carsomething corporate		Andrew McMahon's pop punk songs
105	Viva La VidaColdplay		A moving masterpiece depicting a king’s glory and downfall
106	This CallingAll That Remains		A masterpiece of metalcore, intensity and beauty
107	Day By DayBelmont		Start your morning with Belmont’s energetic tracks
108	Run the worldBeyoncé		Beyoncé's go-to morning song
109	The Lazy SongBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s popular song, “The Lazy Song”
110	I need your loveCalvin Harris		Popular love songs by famous DJs
111	Such Great HeightsConfide		A cover song in post-hardcore
112	BailandoEnrique Iglesias		Danceable hit songs with Latin rhythms
113	The Final CountdownEurope		Cosmic HR/HM songs by Swedish bands
114	Work from HomeFifth Harmony		Songs that get you motivated for work in the morning
115	BabyJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber's breakout song
116	My Worst EnemyLit		Representative songs of American pop rock punk
117	Embers and EnvelopesMae		An emo band from Virginia with electronic tracks
118	Shanke ItMetro Station		An American electropop rock band
119	We Can’t StopMiley Cyrus		A powerful song that elevates your morning mood
120	Wake UpMr. BIG		Mr. BIG’s powerful songs give me the courage to move forward.
121	Say SoMy Favorite Highway		A bright song by an American pop rock band
122	StarshipsNicki Minaj		Boost your mood with an up-tempo song
123	CloserThe Chainsmokers		The Chainsmokers heart-healing song
124	Skyway AvenueWe The Kings		A masterpiece album by a Florida band
125	Holllow Bodiesblessthefall		Screamo band's alarm song
126	PromiseEve 6		A track from the second album by a California rock band
127	DespacitoLuis Fonsi		A Latin song that became a huge hit worldwide