Attn Snooze Button Lovers: These Wake-Up Songs Will Get You TF Out of Bed
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You can have the best down comforter, splurge on luxury sheets, and do everything humanly possible to ensure that you get a good night's sleep, but that won't make waking up in the morning any easier. No matter what, waking up in the morning is hard enough, but waking up to a default alarm sound? That's even worse! One easy way to avoid this problem and save your sanity is by making a playlist of the best songs to wake up to.
I know what you're thinking: "Couldn't I just hit play on Beyoncé's Renaissance?" Well, technically, you could. But—and I say this with respect to Queen Bey—Renaissance doesn't exactly take you on a journey through your morning. Sure, it'll get your energy up fast, but it might not work for those who hit snooze a few times before getting up for a mellow morning. So, using my 30+ years of experience getting up in the morning, I have compiled the perfect playlist of good morning songs that will take you from your bed to the workplace feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Listen to all the tracks as you go through your morning routine, or pick one or two to be your wake-up songs, and I guarantee it'll start your day off right. And once you're up and ready to go? Add our favorite inspirational songs and happy, mood-boosting playlist to your queue to keep the good vibes pumping.
"Here We Go" by *NSYNC
What sound would you rather wake up to, a pre-set alarm or the sweet sounds of *NSYNC harmonizing? Thought so.
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"Good Days" by SZA
Just because you were physically awakened by *NSYNC doesn't mean your mind is fully online. Give your brain some warm-up time with some relaxed but optimistic music, like SZA's "Good Days."
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"Sunflower" by Post Malone and Swae Lee
Another song that's perfect for getting you ready for the day is "Sunflower" from Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. It's dreamy and invigorating all in one.
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"Cool" by Jonas Brothers
Keep the positive chill vibes going with "Cool" by the Jonas Brothers.
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"Golden" by Harry Styles
Still having doubts about getting out of bed? Switch to some feel-good music that'll make you hopeful for the day, like Harry Styles' "Golden."
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"Wake Up" by Hilary Duff
By now, you should be up and outta bed. However...if by any chance you've fallen back asleep, it's time to "Wake Up." Don't take my word for it, listen to Hilary Duff!
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"You Gotta Be" by Des'ree
This one will give you strength to start getting ready. It's mellow, but firm in its message: "You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser." And to do all that? First, you gotta get out of bed.
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"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers
Now that you're feeling a little more motivated, it's time to set the tone for the day ahead. Aim high with Bill Withers' "Lovely Day."
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"Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz
Dozing off despite your best intentions? Give yourself a shock to the system with Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way."
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"Fantasy" by Mariah Carey
Ramping up the energy with Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" because it's really time to get your butt moving.
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"Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" by Shania Twain
Keep riding that feel-good train with Shania Twain. Morning hack: this song is also a great alarm alternative.
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"Run Away With Me" by Carly Rae Jepsen
Another upbeat good morning song, "Run Away With Me" starts with a sax solo that'll immediately put you in the mood to start dancing.
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"Energy" by Beyoncé feat. Beam
And if none of the above works to get you up, Beyoncé's "Energy" should do the trick.
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"Green Light" by Lorde
Once you've gotten past the post-alarm snooze and processed the resentment at actually having to face the day, it's time to start the getting ready part of your playlist. And what better way to kick it off than with some Lorde?
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"Express Yourself" by Madonna
Now that you're up and feeling good, it's time to get dressed. What better soundtrack to pick your outfit to than "Express Yourself" by Madonna?
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"All-American Bitch" by Olivia Rodrigo
Annoyed that you can't lounge in bed forever? I know the feeling. Get some of that anger out with Olivia Rodrigo.
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"Everyday Is A Winding Road" by Sheryl Crow
Need a lil motivation to roll with the punches of your day? Enter: Sheryl Crow's "Everyday Is a Winding Road" for some instant chill and go-with-the-flow vibes.
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"Freedom" by George Michael
Now that your energy is up, we're going back to the feel-good music that'll (hopefully) encourage you to take a chance on your day. Enter: "Freedom."
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"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina & The Waves
"Walking on Sunshine" is exactly what you should be doing right about now.
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"Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks
I don't care who you are or what you're doing: Stevie Nicks will make your morning better. PERIOD.
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"Here It Goes Again" by OK Go
By now, it's dawning on you that you're going to have to go to work soon. And in the words of OK Go, "Here It Goes Again."
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"Work" by Rihanna
You're up! Time to work, work, work, work, work, work.
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"Work Bitch" by Britney Spears
Sometimes, we need a little tough love to get up and out the door, which is where "Work Bitch" comes in.
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"Work It" by Missy Elliot
Still not feeling it? Let the famous "Work It" opening get you in the right headspace.
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"Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion
"Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion will take your morning vibe from "good" to "ready to kick some ass" in record time.
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"Good As Hell" by Lizzo
Need even more feel-good music to wake you up? Your wish is my command. "Good As Hell" by Lizzo is a great morning song because it's not too loud and jarring, but it'll still get you excited for what's ahead.
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"Confident" by Demi Lovato
The ultimate confidence booster, Demi Lovato's "Confident" is also an extremely effective alarm thanks to the horns that are quite literally impossible to sleep through.
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"Roar" by Katy Perry
*DJ Khaled voice* Another one!
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"Speed Drive" by Charli XCX
At this point in the playlist, you should be up, showered, dressed, feeling confident, and ready to head out the door. It's time for you to blast that Charli XCX and do your last minute purse check (keys? card? phone?) before you leave.
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"Perfect Day" by Hoku
Finally, you are officially awake and have had a morning full of great songs. You're ready to live your best life and, dare I say, have a "Perfect Day."
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