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Rain on your wedding day? A free ride when you've already paid? Sometimes you're just having one of those days (and there's been a lot of them lately). Need a pick-me-up? These songs are guaranteed to lift your mood. (You'll like them even if you're already feeling good, too.)

“Don’t Stop the Music” by Rihanna

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This single may be over 10 years old, but it never fails to get the heart racing and the body pumping.

“Run the Word (Girls)” by Beyoncé

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Any time those feelings of imposter syndrome come, turn this on for an instant confidence boost.

“i” by Kendrick Lamar

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Having a bad day? This Kendrick Lamar banger is the go-to song for anyone who needs a little bit of positivity and self-love.

“Starships” by Nicki Minaj

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You can't fail with Nicki.

“Before I Let Go” by Frankie Beverly and Maze

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You haven't heard a feel good song until you’ve listened to this. Trust me, this is the go-to staple at cookouts, weddings, and more. Happy listening.

"Positive Vibrations" by Bob Marley

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Reggae legend Bob Marley comes through with a simple yet powerful message about adopting a positive mindset in the midst of negativity.

"Take On Me" by A-Ha

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Can confirm A-ha's "Take On Me” is the antidote for any rainy day blues, whether you blast it on a speaker or perform the Just Dance 3 routine.

"Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige

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It’s impossible to sit still whenever you hear this song. Like Mary J. Blige in the video, you’ll be dancing for four minutes straight. Don’t forget your knee-high boots and fur coat!

"Hallucinate" by Dua Lipa

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Or any other song on Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia album.

"Sweet Thing" by Rufus and Chaka Khan

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One of the most memorable scenes in Love and Basketball is the moment young Quincy and Monica become an item as “Sweet Thing” plays faintly in the background. The teens’ first kiss will make your heart flutter, but it’s Chaka Khan’s rich vocals that make the scene all the sweeter.

"Good as Hell" by Lizzo

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Insecurities, self-doubt, anxiety: exist.

Lizzo: Say no more.

"Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae

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This song couldn't make you feel bad if it tried. Think sidewalk double-dutch and road-side bars: It's the epitome of summer fun.

"Dancing Queen" by ABBA

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Mamma Mia! fans, this one's for you. Pretend you're living in 1976 and dance the night away. Suddenly life is good again!

“Good Life” by Kanye West feat. T-Pain

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Jamming to this will make you feel grateful for all those good moments in your life.

"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina & The Waves

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This sunny '80s track by Katrina & The Waves captures just how good falling in love can feel. And it really does make you feel like your footsteps are illuminated by the sun.

"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield

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You've probably blasted this song at full volume at least once—it has a special kind of world-changing optimism.

"Love on Top" by Beyoncé

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"Love on Top" has one of the most infectious melodies of the last decade. If Beyoncé's voice (and those key changes) don't get you up on your feet, nothing will.