The second you hear these Disney songs, your mood goes from zero to hero. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best Disney songs that’ll bring you a little energy when you’re in need of a pick-me-up.
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best Disney songs that'll
00:09bring you a little energy when you're in need of a pick-me-up. We'll be restricting the list
00:14to animated flicks only, so as much as we love high school musical numbers, they won't be on the list.
00:1920. Try Everything – Zootopia
00:32It's unexpected how well Shakira fits right into this world of anthropomorphic animals.
00:44Her character, Gazelle, makes her mark several times throughout the film,
00:47urging Zootopia's population to band together, or otherwise providing a little comedic relief.
00:52Wow, you are one hot dancer. Cheap bucko.
00:58Her song is heard at the beginning of the movie when Judy makes her way to the city.
01:02It's the perfect hopeful and uplifting tune to
01:04track the character as she finally follows her lifelong dream.
01:13By the time the song comes back around to close out the story,
01:17we're left just as inspired as we were at the beginning.
01:2019. I Wanna Be Like You – The Jungle Book
01:24We're not quite sure why Louis wants to become human so badly since he seems to have quite the
01:28sweet setup with his own little kingdom, but we can't really stay mad at him since his ambition
01:33gave birth to this track. Quite fittingly, this jungle VIP not only has a knack for swinging
01:44through trees, he's also quite a swinger himself. With its jazzy edge and scat-tastic sequence,
02:01this song, sung by music legends Louis Prima and Phil Harris,
02:04is bound to put more bounce in your step and make you feel like royalty yourself.
02:14Though we don't recommend trying to randomly make man's red fire.
02:2218. Eye to Eye – A Goofy Movie
02:26Stand Out was also a contender for this list,
02:34but we couldn't ignore the song that sounds like a combo of Prince and Michael Jackson,
02:38all rolled together with none other than Goofy Goof added to the mix.
02:45Not only does the track serve as a fitting climax to Goofy and Max's struggle with what it means to
02:50be a father and son, it does so with a pop style that immediately throws you back to the classic
02:5680s Disney tunes. Whether you gel with the message about parenthood or just love the nostalgia bombs,
03:09this pump-up track is a hidden gem that truly is the best kind of goofy.
03:1417. Son of Man – Tarzan
03:17Nothing like a bit of Phil Collins to transform you from a timid child into a big strong man
03:22and capable jungle dweller who feels more at home among the apes.
03:37Just as Tarzan vows to make his adopted mother proud and become the best ape he can be,
03:42the rigorous yet positive message of this song can't help but motivate you to become the best
03:46that you can be. While some of us may never get as ripped as Tarzan, this action-packed
03:51track serves as inspiration for any endeavor we choose to take up. Whether it's something
04:02casual or we feel like battling a leopard, hopefully the lingering sound of Phil Collins'
04:07vocals will help you see it through.
04:1016. Surface Pressure – Encanto
04:13This is an older sibling anthem for sure, but more than that, it's just a banger.
04:18Your eye's doing the thing.
04:20I'm the strong one, I'm not nervous, I'm as tough as the crust of the earth is.
04:25Surface Pressure is Luisa addressing all the burdens she carries, especially those her
04:30physical strength can't help her with. The irony, of course, is that it's actually a great song to
04:34help de-stress. It's a solid workout track for one, and for another. If you can belt along the
04:40lyrics with Jessica Darrow, you'll feel the ultimate catharsis.
04:43You gotta tip, tip, tip till you just go pop, whoa-oh-oh.
04:49Give it to your sister, your sister's older. Give her all the heavy things we can't shoulder.
04:54With Luisa in mind, Surface Pressure makes us want to go extra hard every time we hear it.
04:59In the Encanto roster, What Else Can I Do is also great for remembering your own power.
05:05What else can I do? There's something you can't do. What else can I do?
05:12Number 15. Friend Like Me, Aladdin
05:15I've got a powerful eye to help you out, so what you wish I really wanna know.
05:20You got a list that's three miles long, no doubt, well all you gotta do is rub like so.
05:24Pretty much anything involving Genie is going to be high-energy, song or otherwise,
05:29and Friend Like Me is no exception. Robin Williams works his signature magic in the role,
05:34with this introductory song showcasing everything from a flair for the dramatic
05:38to some super fun impressions. I'll say all you gotta do is rub that lamp.
05:42And I'll say, Mr. Aladdin, sir, what will your pleasure be?
05:47Let me take your order, I'll jot it down. You ain't never had a friend like me.
05:52There's a whole orchestra of instruments used, which gives the song a dynamic and
05:56polished quality that is particularly pleasant on the ears.
05:59As I'm a column A, try all of column B.
06:03Whether you're listening to the Will Smith version, Williams' original,
06:07or even James Monroe Iglehart in the musical adaptation, you're guaranteed a good time.
06:13Number 14. Dig a Little Deeper, The Princess and the Frog
06:17There is no shortage of invigorating bops in this movie.
06:20If no-nonsense motivation is what you seek, look no further than almost there.
06:25But I've climbed a mountain, I've crossed a river, and I'm almost there.
06:30If it's a poppy, uplifting dance number, may we suggest Down in New Orleans?
06:34Let the money come on down, bring your pay drops, we bring the town.
06:41Now, if it's both, you're in luck, because Dig a Little Deeper has got it all.
06:45Sung by Mama Odie, we're reminded that, sidetracked as we may get,
06:49we can always find out what we really need by, well, digging deep.
06:53Ain't froggy, he's a rich little boy, don't wanna be rich again.
06:58That ain't gonna make you happy now.
07:00The gospel number is full of spirit, much like Mama Odie herself,
07:04and feels like a warm hug when we get a little lost in life.
07:12Number 13. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride, Lilo & Stitch
07:17I might not be a doctor, but I know that there's no better cure for a sour face
07:22than a couple of boards and some choice waves.
07:24Name a better summertime anthem. We'll wait.
07:27Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride totally calls to mind all things tropical beach-themed,
07:31even if you're not necessarily associating it with the surfing sequence in Lilo & Stitch.
07:36There's no place I'd rather be.
07:40Just one listen is enough to unwind, as the song seems to pump pure happiness
07:44straight into the bloodstream with its captivating rhythm and breezy ambiance.
07:48Just as the surf break helps Nani and Lilo through their bad day,
07:52this song is sure to do the same for you.
07:54If ever you get the chance to vacation in Hawaii, don't forget to add this one to the playlist.
08:05Number 12. Be Our Guest, Beauty and the Beast
08:08Be our guest, be our guest, put our service to the test.
08:16Tie your napkin round your neck, sherry, and we provide the rest.
08:20Why yes, we shall be your guest, as long as you have this timeless song playing while we dine.
08:25Amid all the horror and sadness Belle initially goes through during her stay at the Beast's
08:30Castle, this huge Broadway-inspired number not only provokes a much-needed break,
08:34but also rouses the spirit of everyone who listens.
08:47As Lumiere lists off the wonderful services he and his colleagues provide as hosts,
08:54this track not only uplifts,
08:56it also gets you in the mood to go out to a banquet or participate in a kickline.
09:09Hey, who doesn't love a meal and a show? Especially when the meal is the show.
09:14Number 11. Let It Go, Frozen
09:18Well now they know, let it go, let it go, can't hold you back anymore.
09:28We know, we know, you've heard this song a million times, but you can't deny that it
09:32encapsulates everything that makes Elsa and the film as a whole so charming. Just as the Snow
09:38Queen of Arendelle breaks away from the shackles of her own life and lets her ice powers run free,
09:42this song also inspires listeners to toss aside whatever burdens might be weighing them down
09:47and seize the day. Whether the deeper meaning of the song hits an emotional chord or you just
10:02happen to really love Idina Menzel's voice, feel free to let go of any inhibitions and
10:07turn up the volume on this one. Number 10. You're Welcome, Moana
10:25The rock absolutely makes this song. Of course, the fast-paced tempo does a lot to liven things
10:30up, but it's the energy and passion Dwayne Johnson puts into his delivery that really sells it.
10:37Maui obviously has quite the ego, but it's not without reason. He did lasso the sun.
10:47In You're Welcome, the demigod lists off every philanthropic deed he's done for human beings,
10:52jumping right to acknowledgment before anyone can even utter a thank you.
10:56We'll forgive the hubris here, since it's packaged in such a fun and catchy theme.
11:07Number 9. Strangers Like Me, Tarzan
11:15No one's arguing that the Tarzan soundtrack is elite, but there's something really special
11:19about Strangers Like Me. It's more than a good jam, it's downright moving.
11:24Show me everything, tell me how You don't need something and yet nothing to read
11:32As Tarzan and Jane come to know about one another on a deeper level,
11:36this ballad helps guide their connection. The double meaning in the lyrics describing two
11:40people from entirely different worlds coming together is already phenomenal,
11:44but that musical composition? Wow.
11:47I just know there's something bigger out there I wanna know, can you show me
11:56I wanna know about the strangers like me
11:59It has the kind of hook that enters straight into the soul and lights it up. If you've had
12:03a bad day, let this be the song that reminds you of all the good the world has to offer.
12:08Take my hand, there's a world I need to know
12:18Number 8. I Just Can't Wait To Be King, The Lion King
12:21Before Simba was taking his place as the king of the Pride Lands, he was just a fun-loving
12:26cub dreaming about all the perks of being top cat. In song form, no less.
12:30I'm gonna be a mighty king, so enemies beware
12:34Taking us along for a snappy and hilarious trek through the Pride Lands,
12:38Simba gloats about how awesome it'll be when he's the ruler. Of course,
12:42the always cynical Zazu adds his own two cents on what's expected of a monarch.
12:46Everywhere you look I'm standing in the spotlight
12:51Even though Simba's journey to find his place in the circle of life ends up going a little
12:56differently than he expected, this bouncy track reminds us how important it is to cut
13:00loose and look forward to the future, no matter what's in store.
13:03Oh, I just can't wait to be king
13:08Oh, I just can't wait to be king
13:13Number 7. Prince Ali, Aladdin
13:16Aladdin's daring escape in One Jump Ahead certainly gets the blood pumping.
13:20I steal only what I can afford
13:23But it's the genie's spectacular introduction of Prince Ali that never fails to get us excited
13:28and singing along. And you better believe we do all the voices.
13:32He feasts galloping hordes
13:34A hundred bad guys with swords
13:36Push in those goons to their lords
13:38My Prince Ali
13:40Blending together Robin Williams' knack for accents, his bellowing voice, and his signature
13:44humor, Prince Ali presents us with a laundry list of Ali's qualities that's as pleasant
13:49to listen to as it is entertaining.
13:51Prince Ali, handsome as hail, Ali Ababwa
13:55That's a steak, how can I say, quick at the nail
14:00Slowly building into a huge musical number worthy of a spectacular coterie
14:04This pump-up track is perfect if you want to make a grand entrance
14:08Number 6. We Don't Talk About Bruno, Encanto
14:12Here it is, the biggest earworm in a Disney movie that could not be more jam-packed with them.
14:17We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
14:22We don't talk about Bruno
14:25We get to hear the whole cast team up for this medley,
14:28where everyone gets to share their story about the Prophet, and the rumor mill is in full swing.
14:33Yeah, he sees your dreams, he's on the screens
14:39We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
14:43The chorus of different voices works beautifully to create a number that's so full and so lively,
14:48but really, it all comes down to that phenomenal harmony.
14:52How are we supposed to refrain from talking about Bruno
14:59when the big song all about him won't get out of our heads?
15:02Number 5. Why Should I Worry, Oliver & Company
15:06There's absolutely no reason for this one to go as hard as it does,
15:10and then you remember Billy Joel is at the helm, and it all makes sense.
15:13One minute I'm in Central Park
15:18And I'm down on the last street
15:21Why Should I Worry is a total feel-good number,
15:24introducing the carefree, street-savvy mutt, Dodger.
15:26He makes his way through New York City with Oliver in tow,
15:29showing the latter just how much he owns the city.
15:32I said, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
15:37I'm a street smart
15:40I got New York City heart
15:42His message is so appealing,
15:44even the other dogs break away to follow at one point.
15:47Count us in.
15:48If you're dealing with a stressor,
15:49this song might just provide the relief you're looking for.
16:03Number 4. Under the Sea, The Little Mermaid
16:06The seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake
16:11You dream about going up there, but that is a big mistake
16:15While Ariel may ultimately throw caution to the wind and leave her ocean home,
16:19Sebastian does make a pretty convincing argument for her to stay under the sea
16:23in this Golden Globe, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning song.
16:28Under the sea, under the sea
16:33Darling, it's better down where it's wetter, take it from me
16:36Making some pretty fair points on how the seaweed is always greener,
16:40this upbeat Calypso-style tune is sure to put a smile on your face no matter how dreary things seem,
16:46serving as a careful and funky reminder to be thankful for what you have.
17:00Ariel may not stick around to listen to the whole thing,
17:02but we can't get enough of it every time we need to get pumped.
17:06Number 3. Hakuna Matata, The Lion King
17:09Hakuna Matata ain't no passing craze
17:15It means no worries for the rest of your day
17:20With a cheerful melody, reassuring lyrics,
17:22and humor by the bucketload courtesy of Timon and Pumbaa,
17:25Hakuna Matata is a staple for a reason.
17:28And I got down on it, don't you feel, every time that I
17:32Hey Pumbaa, not in front of the kids
17:33It's short and sweet, with an interlude from Pumbaa's past and a message that's plain as day.
17:38Of course, in Simba's case, his story is about stepping into the role of responsibility.
17:43But for the rest of us who have enough on our plates as it is,
17:46the moral is one that we could use a little more of.
17:48And even if that doesn't apply,
17:50Hakuna Matata is still bound to get you up and dancing around your room.
17:54It means no worries for the rest of your days
18:00It's our problem-free philosophy
18:05Number 2. Zero to Hero, Hercules
18:08He was so hot, steam looked cool
18:12Oh yeah, bless my soul
18:17Kirk was on a roll
18:18Cursing out the weak in every Greek opinion poll
18:21Who doesn't love a good montage?
18:23After Hercules bests the fearsome Hydra,
18:26what was once a somber mood explodes into high-octane mania
18:29as we're treated to a condensed musical listing of Wonder Boy's various labors,
18:34courtesy of the sassiest incarnation of the Muses you will ever hear.
18:38With its fast pace and gospel-influenced style,
18:40you can't help but follow in Herc's footsteps
18:43as he takes on challenge after challenge and still comes out on top.
18:46Fighting hard
18:47And the nicest guy
18:48Not conceded
18:50He was a no-man
18:51Zero, zero
18:52Now he's a hot guy
18:53He's our hero
18:54He is the hyper-brain-less
18:56Speed
18:57One thing's for sure, you won't be taking things slow with this track blasting in your ears.
19:02And if you're looking for a little motivation,
19:04there's always go the distance to spur you on through every endeavor.
19:08Till I find my hero's welcome right
19:12Where I belong
19:18Yes, indeed.
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19:36Number one
19:37I'll make a man out of you
19:38Mulan
19:39Let's get down to business
19:42To defeat the Huns
19:47Did they send me daughters?
19:50Take one of the best protagonists Disney's ever given us,
19:54add a heroic power ballad featuring the singing chops of one Donny Osmond,
19:58and you'll have a song that will truly fill you with determination.
20:01You must be swift at the chorusing rigor
20:05With all the force of the great Tartuffe
20:09While this track may list the qualities a so-called real man should possess,
20:13the fact that Mulan, a woman, is able to rise up and succeed
20:16where others couldn't adds a whole other layer to the track.
20:19It's an anthem of empowerment, one that happens to be so damn catchy
20:23you won't be able to not get pumped while listening to it.
20:26If you ever want to push yourself to run that extra lap, this is your track.
20:31With all the strength of a raging fire
20:34Mysterious as the dark side of the moon
20:40Which high-energy Disney songs did we miss?
20:43Let us know in the comments.
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