21 Feel-Good Tunes to Chase the Blues Away
It’s no secret that the right songs can set the tone for your day. In-fact; one of the most widely celebrated methods for mood management and personal wellbeing, is music. Whilst taste in music always has and will continue to be subjective, if you’re looking for a little bit of up-beat or some positive lyrics to get things moving; here are 21 feel-good tunes I find help chase those pesky blues away.
CAN’T STOP THE FEELING – Justin Timberlake
Honestly, the Trolls soundtrack is almost certain to put a groove in your step (by design); which is why this isn’t the only track to have made the list. That said, this particularly fun and upbeat song is especially likely to help you get your wiggle on.
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Huh, because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do
Love on Top – Beyoncé
I can see the stars all the way from here
Can’t you see the glow on the window pane
I can feel the sun whenever you’re near
Every time you touch me I just melt away
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat Bruno Mars
Come on, dance
Jump on it
If you sexy then flaunt it
If you freaky then own it
Don’t brag about it, come show me
Come on, dance
Jump on it
If you sexy then flaunt it
Well it’s Saturday night and we in the spot
Don’t believe me just watch (come on)
All Star – Smash Mouth
Hey now, you’re an all-star, get your game on, go play
Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
Based on an experience the lead singer Nicholas Petricca had in an LA nightclub; the catchy tune and charming story are sure to give you some good vibes.
Cake by the Ocean – DNCE
This funky little song is fantastically danceable; apparently the whole cake by the ocean thing came about due to language difficulties between the band and ocean. The rumour is that it was actually supposed to be explicitly about sex on the beach.
One Day Like This – Elbow
A powerful song with a spectacular sound and delightful message.
Don’t You Forget About Me – Billy Idol
Sure, I could have gone with the Simple Minds version by all rights it’s there song after all. However, I just love this version so damn much.
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Tonight, I’m gonna have myself a real good time
I feel alive and the world I’ll turn it inside out, yeah
And floating around in ecstasy
So don’t stop me now don’t stop me
‘Cause I’m having a good time, having a good timeI’m a shooting star, leaping through the sky
Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity
I’m a racing car, passing by like Lady Godiva
I’m gonna go, go, go
There’s no stopping
Bohemian Like You – The Dandy Warhols
Of all the tunes on this list, Bohemian is one that is perfectly poised to chase the blues away with its feel-good tone and story of belonging.
One Wild Night – Bon Jovi
The powerfully evocative lyrics coupled with the fast-pace of the music work so well together; sure it’s a little raunchy but who cares? All that’s secondary to the empowering and upbeat feeling of getting lost in this amazing track.
Walk of Life – Dire Straits
He got the action, he got the motion
Yeah, the boy can play
Dedication, devotion
Turning all the night time into the day
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
It’s just a lovely song, what more can you really say?
Move Your Feet / D.A.N.C.E. / It’s a Sunshine Day – Various
*Dances without realising*
Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Born This Way – Lady Gaga
I am who I am and that it perfect. This is the guidance Gaga is giving in the song and it is one that people need to hear, especially young teens confused about where they fit in the world.
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
‘Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Price Tag – Jessie J
Seems like everybody’s got a price
I wonder how they sleep at night
When the sale comes first
And the truth comes second
Just stop for a minute and smile
Why is everybody so serious
Acting so damn mysterious
Got shades on your eyes
And your heels so high
That you can’t even have a good timeEverybody look to the left
Everybody look to the right
Can you feel that yeah
We’re paying with love tonight
It’s not about the money money money
We don’t need your money money money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain’t about the uh cha-ching cha-ching
Ain’t about the yeah b-bling b-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Best Day of My Life – American Authors
I howled at the moon with friends
And then the sun came crashing in
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
But all the possibilities
No limits just epiphanies
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
The Busy Papa
Also known as Aaron, The Busy Papa focuses on lifestyle, parenting and personal wellbeing content. He has two decades experience in creative writing (including several published poems) and strongly dislikes (though tolerates) tomatoes.