--- title: "Feel-Good Songs Guaranteed to Give Your Mood a Boost ..." description: "“MMMBop” – Hanson; “Looking up” – SafetySuit; “We Found Love” – Rihanna; “Can't Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake; “Hey Ya!” – Outkast; More ..." url: "https://music.allwomenstalk.com/feel-good-songs-to-listen-to-when-you-need-to-cheer-up/" category: "music" last_updated: "2026-06-16" --- # Feel\-Good Songs Guaranteed to Give Your Mood a Boost ... Music soothes the savage beast, you know. That's why so many of us have playlists specifically dedicated to uplifting a bad mood, calming anxiety, and inspiring feel-good emotions. Since I tend to listen to very dark and depressing music, however, I had to have a conversation with my lovely, cheerful, bubbly wife, as I realize that not everyone feels better when they listen to Eminem or Placebo. Oops! Anyway, when you need a pick-me-up, consider listening to these feel-good songs so you can cheer up and feel better! ## 1. “MMMBop” – Hanson I think this might be one of the best feel-good songs on earth. Heather loves it. I mean, she LOVES it. I think she might even know all the words, but I don't know because the “mmmbop” parts are all I understand. ## 2. “Looking up” – SafetySuit You know what I love about SafetySuit? That they can rip your heart out or make you smile with their music. ## 3. “We Found Love” – Rihanna Let this song serve as a reminder that you have found love, you have love, and you give love, even if it's not the romantic variety. ## 4. “Can't Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake What is it about Justin's music? It's so infectious! Not only will this song make you feel good, but you might just want to get up and dance. ## 5. “Hey Ya!” – Outkast This pick is all mine. Who knows how many years later and Andre 3000 still gives me so much life with this song! (FYI, “Roses” is awesome, too.) ## 6. “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson This jam just gets into your head and under your skin. I heard it all over TV and in the movies before I ever actually listened to it … by which time I really, really liked it. ## 7. “Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line This is the perfect song to listen to when you take some time to yourself and go for a drive to nowhere. Roll down the windows, turn up the radio, and center yourself. ## 8. “Red Solo Cup” – Toby Keith Heather's pick. I get it. I get how it can be a feel-good song. Sure! ## 9. “Drink in My Hand” – Eric Church Play this while you're getting ready to go out somewhere. You won't be sorry – promise. ## 10. “Happy” – Pharrell Well, this one goes without saying, doesn't it? No, really, song title aside, this is such a fantastic feel-good song! ## 11. “Safe and Sound” – Capital Cities Wifey introduced me to this one, too, and I've gotta say, I'm a fan. ## 12. “Honey, I'm Good” – Andy Grammer Ditto this one. It's pretty great, to be honest – I mean, it's made it into my rotation. ## 13. “Beautiful Day” – U2 Say what you will about U2, but this song can help make you grateful for each beautiful day you have – even if it seems perfectly ordinary. ## 14. “Run the World (Girls)” – Beyoncé YES! Bey has several empowering, feel-good anthems you can choose, actually – or you can put all of them on your playlist! ## 15. “Skyscraper” – Demi Lovato “Skyscraper” has a special way of making you feel good because it might make you feel a little melancholy first … but the ache is kind of beautiful. ## 16. “Don't Stop Believin'” – Journey This song is still enjoying a moment. And I mean, it does make you feel good. Even the opening riff is unmistakable. ## 17. “Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars And this? This is for the days when you need a reminder that you are amazing, just the way you are. 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