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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the songs that will help
00:10you get out on the right side of the bed in the mornings.
00:19Number 20, On Top of the World, Imagine Dragons.
00:23When that alarm blares, shattering your peaceful dreams, it's hard not to feel personally
00:27attacked.
00:28But if this song is your wake-up call, those grumpy feelings won't stand a chance.
00:41The upbeat rhythm and melody will lift your spirits in no time.
00:44It's all about celebrating wins, embracing gratitude, and soaking up the moment, basically
00:50reminding you to appreciate the good stuff.
00:59If you need a song that'll actually get you out of bed and feeling motivated to chase
01:04success, this is it.
01:05You'll feel on top of the world before you've even had your morning coffee.
01:10And isn't that a great way to start the day?
01:19Number 19, I'm Alive, Céline Dion.
01:22Dion's A New Day Has Come album marked her much-anticipated comeback after a two-year
01:27break.
01:28And the song, I'm Alive, was the perfect way for her to tap into some personal feels.
01:39With its rousing melody and Dion's powerhouse vocals, this track will have you ready to
01:44jump out of bed and kick things into high gear.
01:47It's all about finding strength within yourself when you're surrounded by positivity.
01:59For some people, that starts with finding the strength not to hit the snooze button.
02:04Just waking up to this song can leave you feeling like you've got the wings to soar
02:07through whatever the day brings.
02:16Number 18, Respect, Aretha Franklin.
02:19Is there a better way to kickstart your day than with a song that practically demands
02:23you go out and claim what's yours?
02:28Sure, Otis Redding wrote it and recorded it first, but Aretha Franklin's version is
02:38just next level.
02:40It practically commands you to walk out the door with your head high, knowing exactly
02:44what you're worth and making sure the world knows it, too.
02:56It's the kind of song we might belt into a hairbrush in front of the mirror, telling
03:00ourselves that we deserve the absolute best.
03:02And if nothing else, Franklin's strong vocals will jolt you awake faster than a shot of
03:07espresso, setting the tone for a powerhouse day.
03:15Number 17, Could've Been Me, The Struts.
03:18If you find yourself hovering over the snooze button, this is the song you need.
03:22It's all about seizing the day and living without regrets.
03:31The band sings about shutting down that inner critic and embracing life, the good and the
03:36bad.
03:37Even if things don't go as planned, it won't be because they didn't give it their all.
03:47We've all had those mornings where hiding under the covers sounds way more appealing
03:51than facing the world, but you don't want to wake up one day wondering, what if?
03:55For those days when getting out of bed feels impossible, this song will help you take on
03:59whatever comes your way.
04:10Number 16, Good Vibrations, The Beach Boys.
04:14Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, this song was inspired by something Wilson's
04:19mom would tell him about how dogs could sense bad vibrations from certain people, even though
04:24it wasn't something you could see.
04:32Wilson ran with that idea, turning it into a song about the energy people radiate and
04:37how it affects us.
04:38Sure, there's a bit of a psychedelic backstory too, but let's focus on the universal message.
04:50Wouldn't it be amazing if everyone put more positive vibes into the world?
04:54Start your day with this song, and not only will it brighten your mood, but those good
04:58vibes could spread.
05:00Maybe even the whole world starts buzzing with good vibrations.
05:11Number 15, A-OK, Ty Verdes.
05:14Verdes introduces this track as a song for anyone who wants to feel 2% better.
05:27Written in 2021 during a time of global uncertainty, the song is about keeping your head so high
05:33above the water that you're practically touching the stratosphere.
05:36Verdes reminds us that while we're all connected by living on the same planet, the most important
05:41thing is to focus on our own journeys and not let others' paths throw us off track.
05:50Sure, the world can sometimes feel very overwhelming, but if we always strive to turn life's lemons
05:58into lemonade, we know we'll be A-OK.
06:00With that in mind, we're all ready to start our day.
06:14Number 14, Man I Feel Like a Woman, Shania Twain.
06:18Fewer opening bars have us as raring to go quite like this one.
06:24We've practically thrown off our covers before anyone can say, let's go girl.
06:29The song's energetic rhythm and lively melody create an instantly positive and uplifting
06:34mood.
06:41The music's infectious energy can quickly rouse you awake and get your blood pumping
06:45in no time.
06:46Plus, you don't have to identify as a woman to get a kick out of this track either.
06:50It's just one of those joyous melodies that can and will leave anyone listening totally
06:56hyped.
07:04You'll probably leap out of bed just to dance along and belt out the lyrics at the top of
07:08your lungs.
07:18Number 13, Wake Up Boo, The Boo Radleys.
07:21When we imagine waking up to this song, it feels like one of those cheesy movie scenes
07:26where the main character sits up, stretches, and smiles at the day ahead.
07:37You know, one of those sun is shining, birds are chirping kind of mornings?
07:40Apparently, this song is about grabbing the last of summer while you can.
07:44But honestly, it works just as well in the dead of winter when you're trying to hold
07:48onto any bit of sunlight.
07:56It's all about being present and appreciating what you have, because life can change in
08:01an instant.
08:02This song urges us to always find the beauty in every morning, no matter what.
08:13Number 12, Run The World, Girls, Beyoncé.
08:17How can you not hit the ground running when you wake up to this banger?
08:20It's practically a rallying cry to grab life by the reins and show it who's boss.
08:34When Queen Bee sings, how can you not rise to the call?
08:37This powerful anthem feels like it's blasting through a bullhorn, reminding us that the
08:41sky's the limit, and we're way more capable than we realize.
08:53Its bold marching rhythm will make you leap out of bed, strut into the world, and own
08:57it like you're wearing a crown.
08:59So next time you're getting ready, look in the mirror and remember, who run the world?
09:03You do.
09:05What do we run?
09:06What do we run?
09:07Girls.
09:08Number 11, Perfect Day, Hoku.
09:15If we were listing movie characters who are probably morning people, Elle Woods would
09:19be near the top.
09:20So it's only fitting that this song opens her movie legally blonde.
09:33Hoku doesn't sing about rushing into action, but about taking it slow and savoring every
09:37moment.
09:43We all have our idea of a perfect day.
09:46And while it's not always possible to make it happen, this song puts us in the right
09:50mindset for a good, no, great day.
09:53At the end of the day, you are the only person riding through your entire life with you.
09:58So don't let anyone get in your way.
10:08After all, Elle did teach us how important those endorphins can be.
10:11I just don't think Brooke could have done this.
10:14Exercise gives you endorphins.
10:16Endorphins make you happy.
10:17Happy people just don't shoot their husbands.
10:19Number 10, Here Comes the Sun, The Beatles.
10:22If you live somewhere like The Beatles' home country, Here Comes the Sun isn't something
10:26you often hear.
10:36So what's left to do but make your own sunshine?
10:38George Harrison came up with the idea for the song after getting frustrated with the
10:42business side of music and deciding to ditch a meeting with the band's label.
10:52Instead, he visited singer Eric Clapton, picked up one of his guitars, headed outside,
10:57and feeling refreshed, wrote Here Comes the Sun.
11:00So why not follow his lead?
11:02Before you even get out of bed, find your cloud-silver lining and start your day with
11:06a little brightness of your own making.
11:13Number 9, Three Little Birds, Bob Marley and the Wailers.
11:18Depending on who you ask, Marley was inspired by different things when writing this song.
11:28His road manager and a close personal buddy said it came from various things he observed,
11:33including three actual birds, while his backing singers claimed it was named for them.
11:38Either way, it's a perfect prompt to appreciate life's small pleasures and search for the
11:42roses among the thorns.
11:50Whether you've got a big paper due, an important presentation, or just a classic case of the
11:55Mondays, a little Bob Marley in the morning will ease your mind.
11:58Whatever lies ahead, as Marley reassures us, every little thing is gonna be alright.
12:08Number 8, You Make My Dreams, Daryl Hall and John Oates.
12:13Many of us may associate this song with a certain 500 Days of Summer scene, where our
12:17protagonist bursts into an impromptu dance after a particularly good night.
12:32The good news is, you don't need to have a night quite as eventful as Tom's to wake
12:36up feeling this good in the morning.
12:38Its uplifting melody and life-affirming lyrics will make you want to go outside and hope
12:43that your friendly neighborhood flash mobbers just happen to be around.
12:53Oates once described that scene as a perfect marriage of film and movement and music.
12:58Meanwhile, Hall credits his appeal to the direct and positive lyrics.
13:02Either way, it's a fantastic way to kick off your day.
13:13Number 7, September, Earth, Wind & Fire.
13:16This song is such a bop that by the time they sing Do You Remember, you'll be up and dancing.
13:22Bonus points if it's the 21st of September.
13:29It's one of those irresistible tunes with non-stop energy.
13:33It's so catchy, it won't just get you out of bed, it'll have you squeezing in some
13:37cardio as you wildly dance and try to keep up with the lyrics.
13:48Who says you shouldn't start your day with a spontaneous dance party?
13:51Plus, is it even possible to listen to this song without grinning?
13:55It's the perfect combo to set the tone for today and banish any chance of a ba-di-ya-di-ya-di-ya-day.
14:09Number 6, 9-5, Dolly Parton.
14:12We've mostly focused on idealistic mornings, but this one's for those who prefer a more
14:17realistic start.
14:26Written for the film of the same name, 9-5 captures the grind many of us know too well.
14:32Still, it keeps an optimistic tone, fitting for a movie about women demanding equality
14:36in the workplace.
14:38Parton sings about the familiar struggles of working life, while encouraging us that
14:41change is possible if we keep fighting for better.
14:54She actually made history as only the second woman to take the top spot on both the country
14:59and pop charts with the same song.
15:01And if Parton says we can turn the tide, we're on board.
15:12Number 5, Lovely Day, Bill Withers.
15:14This one is for those mornings where just getting out of bed feels like a terrible idea.
15:22However, when you think about the things or people worth getting up for, suddenly it doesn't
15:31seem so daunting.
15:39While Withers seems to be singing to a loved one, the idea can be applied to whatever it
15:43is that motivates you.
15:45Whether it's hanging out with friends, spending time with a partner, curling up with a good
15:48book and a fur baby, or getting in a solid workout.
15:52Focusing on these bright spots can shift your perspective and help you see that it could
15:56be a lovely day after all.
16:06Number 4, Don't Stop Me Now, Queen.
16:09You might think this song's slow start is perfect for a gentle morning wake-up.
16:13But don't be fooled.
16:14Once it takes off, it's a non-stop adrenaline rush.
16:18Maybe that's just what you need first thing in the morning.
16:28Led by Freddie Mercury, the band uses vivid imagery to capture the thrill of having an
16:33amazing time that you never want to end.
16:36It could also be seen as a powerful affirmation to help kickstart your day.
16:48Even if you don't want to look into it that deeply, there's no denying this track is
16:51a jam.
16:52It will get your heart pumping and keep you energized until bedtime.
17:05Number 3, It's a Good Day, Peggy Lee.
17:08This one's for the people who literally can't face the day without their morning
17:11cup of joe.
17:12You know who you are.
17:13The ones who need a Do Not Talk to Me sign before coffee and undergo a magical transformation
17:18with that first sip.
17:28Suddenly you're ready to grab life by the horns and tackle the day's tasks, sometimes
17:33even with a smile.
17:34If we had to capture that feeling in a song, this would be it.
17:44Maybe coffee isn't your thing, but it's all about finding what lifts you to make daily
17:48chores a bit more bearable.
17:50Listening to this track as you rise might even give you the buzz you need.
18:00Number 2, Walking on Sunshine, Katrina and the Waves.
18:04Amazingly, before going pro, the group almost abandoned this song, calling it a total dance
18:10floor emptier.
18:11Can you believe that?
18:19Apparently not everyone was a fan, but everything changed when a UK radio DJ got his hands on
18:25one of their limited album copies.
18:27After signing with a label and while recording the track, a seasoned expert suggested adding
18:32horns.
18:34This transformed the number into a hit that not only gets listeners rushing to the dance
18:38floor, but also helps us start our day on the right note.
18:48You don't need to be head over heels in love to appreciate this song.
18:51Just let its warmth and joy wash over you.
18:54And don't it feel good?
19:04Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
19:08Semi-Charmed Life, Third Eye Blind, a rockin' tune reminding us that every day is a fresh
19:13opportunity for hope and determination.
19:24Mamma Mia, ABBA, for when that alarm goes off and you think, here I go again.
19:36Good as Hell, Lizzo, toss your hair, check your nails, then strut into the world with
19:40the confidence of a champion.
19:47Better When I'm Dancin', Meghan Trainor, inspired by the Megatrons who make the singer
19:52feel like a star on that stage.
20:02Pocket Full of Sunshine, Natasha Bedingfield, go into the world collecting every pocket
20:07full of sunshine to brighten up your day.
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20:36This song was apparently inspired by a little mistake Wham band member Andrew Ridgely made
20:41while leaving a note for his parents.
20:49George Michael took that idea and turned it into this banging tune that totally captures
20:53the essence of mid-20th century energetic pop.
20:57The upbeat tempo and infectious melody feel like a burst of pure joy, making it impossible
21:02to stay under the covers.
21:10The playful lyrics just make you want to move, and that catchy chorus will have you singing
21:14along in no time.
21:16It's all about seizing the moment and enjoying life.
21:19Perfect motivation to jump out of bed and tackle whatever the day throws at you.
21:31What song helps you rise and shine in the mornings?
21:34Let us know in the comments.