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50 Best Morning Motivation Songs for IG Reels & Stories

Updated on September 10, 2025
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Best Morning Motivation Songs for Instagram Reels and Stories

There’s a particular haze that hangs over mornings. You’re trying to shake off sleep, scrolling through your feed with one eye half open, and then a beat drops that flips the whole mood. It’s not magic, it’s timing. The right track turns a groggy shuffle into something that feels almost cinematic, even if all you’re doing is making coffee in a chipped mug. These songs aren’t polite wake-up calls, they’re jolts that get you out of your head before the day has a chance to drag you back down.

The funny thing is some of these picks aren’t even written with mornings in mind, but they slot right into that space anyway. A guitar riff that cracks open the silence, a synth line that builds before the chorus blows the doors off, or a hook that’s cocky enough to make you forget you’re still in sweatpants. There’s a mix of pop, rock, country, and R&B songs here, and the variety keeps it from feeling like some corporate playlist. These tracks carry the kind of energy that makes you want to move even if you’re not ready to.

It’s not all polished inspiration either. Some of these songs lean messy, even chaotic, because sometimes that’s what you need to trick your brain into shifting gears. The sound is uneven, the lyrics wobble between too real and too hopeful, but the vibe lands. That’s the sweet spot for Reels and Stories where you want something raw enough to feel alive. Here are the best morning motivation songs for Instagram reels and stories.

Top 10 Morning Kickstart Songs

1. 'Good Day' by Nappy Roots

2. 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams

3. 'Walking on Sunshine' by Katrina & The Waves

4. 'Here Comes the Sun' by The Beatles

5. 'Lovely Day' by Bill Withers

6. 'I'm Still Standing' by Elton John

7. 'Don't Stop Me Now' by Queen

8. 'Wake Up' by Arcade Fire

9. 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

10. 'Shake It Off' by Taylor Swift

Motivational Music for Your Day #11 to 20

11. 'I Gotta Feeling' by The Black Eyed Peas

12. 'Dog Days Are Over' by Florence + The Machine

13. 'Best Day of My Life' by American Authors

14. 'Feel Good Inc.' by Gorillaz

15. 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley

16. 'The Climb' by Miley Cyrus

17. 'You Get What You Give' by New Radicals

18. 'Good as Hell' by Lizzo

19. 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

20. 'Stronger' by Kelly Clarkson

Upbeat Songs for a Great Morning #21 to 30

21. 'Titanium' by David Guetta ft. Sia

22. 'Glorious' by Macklemore ft. Skylar Grey

23. 'Believer' by Imagine Dragons

24. 'Thunder' by Imagine Dragons

25. 'Fight Song' by Rachel Platten

26. 'Rise Up' by Andra Day

27. 'You Gotta Be' by Des'ree

28. 'Lovely' by Billie Eilish and Khalid

29. 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor

30. 'Lose Yourself' by Eminem

Get Your Day Started Right With Music #31 to 40

31. 'Unwritten' by Natasha Bedingfield

32. 'Golden' by Harry Styles

33. 'It's a Great Day to Be Alive' by Travis Tritt

34. 'Golden Lady' by Stevie Wonder

35. 'Ain't My Fault' by Broods

36. 'The Good Stuff' by Kenny Chesney

37. 'Good Time' by Owl City

38. 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin

39. 'Count on Me' by Bruno Mars

40. 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind' by Eve ft. Gwen Stefani

More Positive Songs to Inspire You #41 to 50

41. 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' by Stevie Wonder

42. 'Lovely' by Taylor Swift

43. 'Higher and Higher' by Jackie Wilson

44. 'Beautiful' by Christina Aguilera

45. 'Happy People' by Little Big Town

46. 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor

47. 'Rise' by Katy Perry

48. 'Golden Hour' by JVKE

49. 'September' by Earth, Wind & Fire

50. 'Simple Things' by Miguel

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