The most motivational songs of all time

Ever have one of those days where you just can’t seem to get anything done. You know, feel completely unmotivated? It’s interesting how we can be completely motivated one day, and the very next day, have none at all. You might be experiencing a rough patch. But as all things to, change is always possible. Things will get better and with time, change is imminent.

Judging by the fact that you’re reading this article, you probably already know that music is one of the best remedies for getting motivated. It can easily change our mood. Listening to music is a great way to lift ourselves up and get back on our feet. We’ve gathered 42 of the absolute best motivational, inspirational and depression-supressing songs out there and hopefully, our playlist will help bring your smile back or get you back in the game!

We chose these motivational songs based on their ability to encourage and promote hope, the meanings behind their lyrics, their uplifting beat and their ability to put you in a good mood. If you like motivational songs, we invite you to also checkout our list of the 65 best happy songs of all time.

Here is a preview of the top motivational songs. Keep reading for the full list.

Survivor – Destiny’s Child

Choice Lyric:

I’m a survivorI’m not gonna give upI’m not gonna stopI’m gonna work harder

Tubthumping – Chumbawumba

Choice Lyric:

I get knocked downBut I get up againYou’re never gonna keep me down

Stronger – Britney Spears

Choice Lyric:

Stronger than yesterdayNow it’s nothing but my wayMy lonliness ain’t killing me no moreI’m stronger

With a Little Help from My Friends – The Beatles (or Joe Cocker)

Choice Lyric:

Oh I get by with a little help from my friends

Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson

Choice Lyric:

What doesn’t kill you makes you strongerStand a little taller

For your easse, we’ve also made our motivational songs playlist available on Spotify but since not all songs can be found on the platform platform, keep reading for the full list.

Don’t Give Up – Peter Gabriel

Choice Lyric:

Don’t give upyou still have usdon’t give upwe don’t need much of anythingdon’t give up’cause somewhere there’s a placewhere we belong

Right Now – Van Halen

Choice Lyric:

Make future plans, don’t dream about yesterday, hey

Harder, Better, Faster – Daft Punk

Choice Lyric:

Work It Harder Make It BetterDo It Faster, Makes Us strongerMore Than Ever Hour AfterOur Work Is Never Over

I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty

Choice Lyric:

Well I won’t back down, no I won’t back downYou could stand me up at the gates of hellBut I won’t back down

The Show Must Go On – Queen

Choice Lyric:

I’ll face it with a grinI’m never giving inOn – with the show

Let It Be – The Beatles

Choice Lyric:

When I find myself in times of troubleMother Mary comes to meSpeaking words of wisdom, let it be

I Feel Good – James Brown

Choice Lyric:

I feel good, I knew that I wouldSo good, so good, ’cause I got you

Lose Yourself – Eminem

Choice Lyric:

You better lose yourself in the music, the momentYou own it, you better never let it goYou only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blowThis opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo

Dare you to Move – Switchfoot

Choice Lyric:

I dare you to moveLike today never happenedToday never happened before

Heroes – David Bowie

Choice Lyric:

Though nothing, will keep us togetherWe could steal time,just for one day

You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban

Choice Lyric:

I am strong when I am on your shoulders;You raise me up to more than I can be.

Unwritten – Natasha Beddingfield

Choice Lyric:

Staring at the blank page before youOpen up the dirty windowLet the sun illuminate the words that you could not find

Heal the World – Michael Jackson

Choice Lyric:

Heal The WorldMake It A Better PlaceFor You And For Me

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ – Monty Python

Choice Lyric:

if life seems jolly rottenThere’s something you’ve forgottenAnd that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing

Get up Stand up – Bob Marley

Choice Lyric:

But if you know what life is worth,You will look for yours on earth

Return to Innocence – Enigma

Choice Lyric:

That’s not the beginning of the endThat’s the return to yourselfThe return to innocence

Walk – Foo Fighters

Choice Lyric:

I’m learning to walk againI believe I’ve waited long enoughWhere do I begin?

Beautiful – Christina Aguilera

Choice Lyric:

I am beautiful no matter what they say.Words can’t bring me down.I am beautiful in every single way.

Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

Choice Lyric:

Don’t stop believin’Hold on to the feelin’

Not Afraid – Eminem

Choice Lyric:

And I just can’t keep living this waySo starting today, I’m breaking out of this cageI’m standing up, I’ma face my demonsI’m manning up, I’ma hold my groundI’ve had enough, now I’m so fed upTime to put my life back together right now!

Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys

Choice Lyric:

She got her head in the cloudsAnd she’s not backing down

It’s My Life – Bon Jovi

Choice Lyric:

It’s my life And it’s now or never ‘Cause I ain’t gonna live forever I just want to live while I’m alive

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Choice Lyric:

When the day that lies ahead of meSeems impossible to faceWhen someone else instead of meAlways seems to know the wayThen I look at youAnd the world’s alright with me

Dream On – Aerosmith

Choice Lyric:

Sing with me, sing it for the yearSing for the laughter and sing it for the tear

I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor

Choice Lyric:

Oh no, not II will surviveOh as long as I know how to loveI know I will stay alive

Stand By Me ~ Ben E. King

Choice Lyric:

Oh, I won’t be afraidJust as long as you stand, stand by me

We are the Champions – Queen

Choice Lyric:

We are the champions, my friends,And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end.

Perfect Day – Lou Reed

Choice Lyric:

Just a perfect dayYou made me forget myselfI thought I was someone elseSomeone good

Don’t Worry be Happy – Bobby McFerrin

Choice Lyric:

In every life we have some troubleWhen you worry you make it doubleDon’t worry, be happy

Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves

Choice Lyric:

I feel alive, I feel the love, I feel the love that’s really real

Imagine – John Lennon

Choice Lyric:

You may say I’m a dreamerBut I’m not the only oneI hope someday you’ll join usAnd the world will be as one

Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles

Choice Lyric:

Here comes the sun, here comes the sunAnd I say it’s all right

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

Choice Lyric:

Ain’t no mountain highAin’t no vally lowAin’t no river wide enough

Beautiful Day – U2

Choice Lyric:

Touch meTake me to that other placeTeach meI know I’m not a hopeless case

Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole

Choice Lyric:

Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high And the dreams that you dreamed of Once in a lullaby

Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor

Choice Lyric:

Went the distance, now I’m back on my feetJust a man and his will to survive

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Choice Lyric:

I hear babies cry, I watch them grow, They’ll learn much more, Than I’ll ever know. And I think to myself, What a wonderful world.