If you’re reading this, congratulations – you’re alive. Yes, despite all that might be going on in your life and the shocking stories on the news, there is still a lot to be grateful for, including songwriters who create music that help us to get through daily struggles.
This post is all about creating a space where you can bathe your mentality in positive messages…through music of course. The following pop songs are some of the most well-known, feel good, pick-me-uppers that can enhance your mood. Take your time scrolling through and be sure to add any to your personal positivity playlist. Let’s go…
1. "Have It All" - Jason Mraz
2. "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon
3. "When You Believe" by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey
4. "Try" by P!nk
5. "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin
6. "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas
7. "Joy" by King & Country
8. "Lovely day" by Bill Withers
9. “Firework” by Katy Perry
10. “We Are The Champions” by Queen
11. "La positive attitude" by Lorie
12. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
13. “Pocketful of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield
14. "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
15. “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick feat. Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & Elton John
16. "Living In The Moment" - Jason Mraz
17. "Dog Days Are Over" by Florence + The Machine
18. “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
19. "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves
20. "(I Got You) I Feel Good" by James Brown
21. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
22. “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
23. Fight Song by Rachel Platten
24. “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash
25. “You Gotta Be” by Des'ree
26. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson
27. “The Best” by Tina Turner
28. “Livin' On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
29. “Hall Of Fame” by The Script featuring will.i.am
30. “Let It Be” by The Beatles
31. “Heal The World” by Michael Jackson
32. "Can't Stop The Feeling" by Justin Timberlake
33. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
34. “Roar” by Katy Perry
35. “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child
36. “Stronger” by Britney Spears
37. “Beautiful Day” by U2
38. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
39. “Unstoppable” by Sia
40. “Alive” by Sia
41. “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Kkaled feat. T-Pain & Co.
42. “Scars To Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara
43.“Eye of The Tiger” by Survivor
44. “What A Feeling (Flashdance)” by Irene Cara
45. “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang
46. “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” by Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye
72. Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head by BJ Thomas
73. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel
74. “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi
75. Return To Innocence by Enigma
76. “Girl On Fire” by Alicia Keys
77. “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper
78. “I Turn To You” by Christina Aguilera
79. “Music Of My Heart” by N’Sync and Gloria Estefan
80. “Hey Jude” by The Beatles
81. “A New Day Has Come” by Celine Dion
82. “Win” by Brian McKnight
83. “Reach” by Gloria Estefan
84. “One Moment In Time” by Whitney Houston
85. “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin
86. "La vie est belle, le monde est beau" by Hervé Vilard
87. “Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO
88. “Titanium” by David Guetta ft. Sia
89. “Long Live” by Taylor Swift
90. “Make It Happen” by Mariah Carey
91. “Black Or White” by Michael Jackson
92. “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO
93. “Give Me Everything Tonight” by Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo
94. “I'm So Excited” by The Pointer Sisters
95. "Best Song Ever" by One Direction
96. “Save the World” by Swedish House Mafia
97. “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt
98. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Monty Python
99. "Be Nice" by Black Eyed Peas Feat. Snoop Dogg
100. “Kill Em With Kindness” by Selena Gomez
There are many other songs that could have made this list but we hope this will be a good start (or end) to your day. If you loved this list, be sure to check out our list of positive songs about the topic of music. Enjoy!
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